Relationships & Social Connection

A chat with Donnie Hill and honoring the pain in the black community

2024-04-26T15:23:00-07:00Practitioners & Professionals, Relationships & Social Connection, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

A few months ago I was pondering the concept of starting up a podcast.  Slowly, and in secret, over the past two months, I’ve met some of my peers and have recorded four enriching and educational long-form conversations that will be part of this podcast ‘start-up.’ (And we’re [...]

Understanding highly sensitive people: Nurture or Nature?

2024-04-26T17:07:09-07:00Free Stuff, Healing Trauma, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Relationships & Social Connection|

For the record, I am sensitive. Like, super sensitive. I can tell what condiment my husband is using when making a sandwich even if I’m in a completely different floor of our home by the sound the lid makes coming off the jar or bottle. I know the moment our neighbors [...]

My year of heaven, hell and healing. What I’m certain of as I roll into 2012.

2024-04-26T22:29:14-07:00I'm Smitten-With..., Irene's Musings, Nervous System Resiliency, Relationships & Social Connection, Unabriged Musings: Anecdotes from personal life|

In July 2010 I decided to leave Whistler for a six month hiatus. I drove many many miles in my trusty station wagon. I visited many great friends and colleagues. I followed my gut. My instincts led me. It was glorious. During the tail end of the trip I [...]