Do you really have to attend that family gathering? Should you explain your newfound understanding of trauma to your loved ones? How can you avoid getting triggered by high-strung relatives? If any of these questions sound familiar, you’re not alone. Holidays can feel like stepping into a pressure [...]
I’ve seen it time and time again. Two people can start this nervous system work at the exact same time. They might be facing similar struggles — chronic pain, anxiety, or feeling stuck in survival mode. But after a few months (or years), their journeys may look completely [...]
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’ [...]
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 [...]
What if I told you that nervous system regulation is a language – a language that you might have forgotten, but your body already speaks? When rediscovered, this language allows you to release the tension locked in your shoulders from years of stress, quiet the racing thoughts keeping [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This week, we have a short video on what TRUE nervous system regulation looks like (hint: it's not what you think). You'll also find out why using techniques to regulate, though maybe helpful in the short term, doesn't create true, sustainable regulation long-term – and how simple ''hacks'' [...]
Today, we’ve got another classic, long-form interview to share with you… Darla is a longstanding member of SmartBody SmartMind™ – she first went through this 12-week program in 2017 and has done it every round since, learning new things each time. While her healing is ongoing, her story [...]
Today’s share is inspired by another question from a member of my online community: "Is it okay to continue to do trauma work while pregnant?” This video is the answer to this question. Important note: As my team and I are not doctors, psychiatrists, or medical professionals, we [...]
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