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“The only thing that not only worked but changed my life” Hosannah’s SBSM Success

If you do one thing this week, please watch these two videos (just under 7 minutes in total).  They are both self-filmed updates from SmartBody SmartMind™ student, Hosannah.  Her first video made me cry. This latest one made me smile so big.  The reason I recommend watching them [...]

Beyond Diagnosis: Autoimmune Disease, Autism & the Crisis of Connection

Every now and then, a conversation hits your core.  My interview with regenerative farmer Kate Kavanaugh, back in 2023, was one of those.  Why was I talking with a regenerative farmer and what does this have to do with healing trauma?  Based on her lived experience, everything!   Today, [...]

Connecting the Dots from “Freeze” to Autoimmune Disease

The anatomy of trauma: it's time to connect the dots.  My YouTube channel turned 15 years old earlier this year 🤯 FUN FACT: The first video I posted was based on high performance sport and the Feldenkrais method. If you are interested, check it out. This is also [...]

The Physiology of Anxiety—9 Essential Insights from a Nervous System Expert

Up until just recently, anxiety was believed to be:  A chemical imbalance A mental illness  A symptom that needs to be calmed  Something to live with forever But here’s what I’ve learned after years of working with thousands of people: Anxiety is trapped survival energy in the body.  [...]

Can’t Calm Down? Why Your Coping Strategies Fall Short — A Nervous System Expert Explains

Hi folks!Did you know that, every month, over 150,000 people scour the internet for:“How to reduce stress”“How to calm down”“How to relax”And that’s just according to what Google trends can measure. 🤷🏻‍♀️As a nervous system expert who’s practiced and taught this stuff for over 25 years… I’m not surprised.Modern day [...]