When you’re lost and suffering, or new to healing trauma, it IS important to focus on the light. To lean into positive resources (like a favourite yoga class, or an affirmation that helps you get out of bed in the morning, or a special blend of herbal tea [...]
I get this question a fair bit, so here’s a short video on the connection between increased nervous system regulation and spiritual development. (And by the way: this is not about religion or practicing a certain faith per se; it is about a stronger and deeper connection to [...]
It goes without saying that the sudden loss of a loved one is beyond tough. Even tougher: the loss of a child. Recently, I was asked this question on Instagram: In this new video I answer this question: How do I heal from the sudden [...]
Many people ask me if meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and other mind-body practices will help them heal. This is a loaded question that’s difficult to answer in a few words. So today I’m re-sharing an important long-form interview with my colleague, mentor, and friend Chris Dierkes. “Meditation & Mindfulness [...]
A while back, I posted a bold statement on the social media interwebs: “I do not believe that any child should learn how to meditate and be mindful.” (The keyword to pay attention to up there is “learn.” They should not have to LEARN. Very different from it [...]
Today I’m re-sharing one of my all-time favourite nervous system healing success stories, featuring my husband and colleague, Seth Lyon. “Why meditating & cold plunging in paradise won’t heal your trauma.” (We gave it this title because that is exactly what Seth attempted to do.) After a traumatizing [...]
If I were to pick a ‘word of the year’ for 2023, it might be REGENERATION. Regeneration is defined as “renewal, revival, or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process.” Take a moment to really [...]
It goes without saying that the sudden loss of a loved one is beyond tough. Even tougher: the loss of a child. Recently, I was asked this question on Instagram: In this new video I answer this question: How do I heal from the sudden [...]
I have a short video for you on an important nervous system health basic—the breath (and how to use it properly when healing trauma at the nervous system level). There is SO much misinformation out there right now surrounding this topic in the mind-body healing world, so I [...]
Scroll down for the YouTube video (and we do recommend reading the mini-article here for context). Ayahuasca and other plant medicines are getting a lot of attention these days. Some major names in the fields of health and healing are endorsing their therapeutic potential. And to be honest, [...]
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