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Why Triggers Might Be Invitations in Disguise

Most of us hear the word “trigger” and instantly tense up. It sounds like something scary, something to avoid at all costs. For a lot of women I work with, triggers are those moments that come out of nowhere and leave them feeling hijacked by emotions, body sensations, or memories. A song, a smell, someone’s tone of voice, even just […]

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🌱 Feeling Burnt Out? Let’s Talk Boundaries

Ever find yourself running on fumes, secretly fantasizing about booking a one-way ticket to a deserted island where no one can ask you for one more thing? (Just me?) Burnout doesn’t usually happen overnight. It creeps in quietly, the extra “yes” here, the skipped lunch break there, the constant availability that leaves zero space for your own needs. Before you […]

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“I Should Be Happy…” The Women I Work With and How I Help

“I should be happy.”“I have a good life, I should be grateful.”“I should know what I’m doing by now.”“I should be over this already.” Sound familiar? If so, you might be the kind of woman I work with every day and I say that with all the love and zero judgment. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned as a […]

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What the HECK is Somatic EMDR?!?!

If you’ve ever heard the term Somatic EMDR and thought, “What the HECK is that?” — you’re not alone. It kind of sounds like something a sci-fi character might do to power up before battle am I right?!!? BUT, in reality, it’s a deeply healing and grounded therapy approach that helps people process trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm in a […]

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It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To! Tears Are Human – Let Them

Why hearing DON’T CRY is terribly unhelpful and dismissive…. We’ve all been there haven’t we? I know I sure have!!! You’re talking to someone about something real — something that actually matters to you — and your voice starts to crack. The tears show up, uninvited but oh-so-determined. And then, boom. They say it: “Don’t cry.” Wait, what?? Cue the […]

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Why We “Should” All Over Ourselves

Let me paint a little picture for you: it’s Monday morning, you’ve just rolled out of bed, and you’re already “shoulding” all over yourself. “I should get up earlier.” “I should work out before work.” “I should feel more grateful that I have a job.” Sound familiar? If it does, welcome to the club. We all do it. We wake […]

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