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Should we “correct” people? Feldenkraisian Learning & Neuroplastic Healing.

This week’s share is all about something I like to call, ‘Feldenkraisian Learning.’ This learning concept comes from the work of the late Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais.  Work which I strongly believe (and I sense many of my colleagues and students would agree) - to be the original ‘somatic’ [...]

The REAL Polyvagal Theory (how childhood stress can create chronic illness)

There is a virtual circus of misinformation in ‘somatic’ spaces these days.  It’s become such a problem that I now try to avoid using the word ‘somatic.’ Sad, but true! It's been so overused (anyone else sick & tired of hearing the word somatic?) and its meaning so [...]

Why we can’t heal chronic illness by improving our food supply alone

There’s a growing movement to “Make America Healthy Again” by improving our food, air, water, and even medicine.  It's well-intentioned — and much needed.  But here’s the inconvenient truth: Even when we make all the “right” lifestyle choices, many of us still struggle with fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, [...]

THE LONG GAME WINS. Why you can’t quick-fix nervous system regulation

I see comments like these pop up on my YouTube and Instagram all the time: "It didn’t do anything." "Nothing happened." "It’s not working." These responses come from folks who try one of my neurosensory exercises and expect instant transformation.  Hey, I get it. When you're looking for [...]

Preverbal terror: how to identify, release & work with it

This week, I’m sharing my answer to another great question from a member of this community: “How do you identify and release preverbal terror from the body, how do you even get to it?” First, here’s a quick definition for those who may not be familiar:  Preverbal terror [...]

Learn to release your trauma safely (using free resources alone). Marina’s story

If you’ve ever read my emails and thought “but I can’t afford it” or “it’s only for people with money,” then this one's for you. My husband, Seth, recently interviewed Marina, an incredible woman from Egypt who healed from a mental breakdown and landed a new job – [...]

The link between anxiety & fight, flight, freeze (aka: our survival responses)

I’ve got something a little different to share with you this week…  If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, this might be especially helpful for you. Even if you’re reading this, thinking, ‘Nah, that’s not me. No anxiety here,’ I’ll nudge you to pay attention.  Anxiety isn’t just mental [...]