Instead of racing through the city on my bike to yet another commitment, I walked home. I slowed down, noticing a flower garden I’d somehow missed in the thousands of times I’d passed before. I stopped...

You’re doing everything “right.” You eat healthy, work out, take supplements, and manage stress the best you can. And yet, you still feel off.

What if our struggles with connection weren’t just emotional, but biological? Beneath the surface of our relationships, the social nervous system shapes how safe we feel with others, and how open we...

In a world that seems to constantly pull us in a million directions, stress is a universal experience, whether you’re a parent juggling family life, a teenager finding your place in the world, an executive...

We live in a world that never stops moving. Every moment seems filled with something to do, somewhere to be, or someone to take care of. Being “busy” has become a badge of honor, a sign that we are...

In a world that worships hustle, high-achieving women are silently burning out. This article unpacks how chronic productivity is not just a mindset issue, but a trauma response rooted in nervous system...

If you are neurodivergent (ND) or if you support or care for someone who is, you may have heard the term masking. This essay is both personal and professional. It is about what masking has looked like...

Behind every Superwoman mask is a woman quietly exhausted by the pressure to do it all perfectly. This article explores how coaching helps high-achieving women silence the relentless inner critic, unlearn...

The alarm is going off, but my legs are made of lead. It is like one of those nightmares where I am trying to run, but I am paralyzed. The thin light from dawn burns my eyes, and immediately, I feel...

Why focusing on your nervous system is the secret to staying joyful and present this busy month. This time of year demands that you be everything to everyone, the tireless planner, the perfect host...

How unconscious downward spirals and the power of the Masseter reveal what you’ve been holding inside. Your jaw might be saying what your words never could. From TMJ pain to chronic headaches and...

Emotional intelligence has become the modern badge of self-mastery, the ability to stay calm, composed, and empathetic no matter what life throws at us. But what if that prized calm sometimes hides...

If you are passionate, you can push hard and sacrifice for others. You may be driven by your mission and by your bright inner fire. Your strength of spirit is great, but this fast-paced modern life...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything "right," yet still feel depleted? Are you constantly supporting others, ticking off your list, showing up with heart, but somehow still running on empty?

Neurodiversity-affirming coaching shifts the focus from fitting in to thriving authentically. Rather than teaching neurodivergent individuals to mask or adapt, this approach celebrates their unique...

You are eating better, moving your body, and doing your best to stay consistent, yet the scale barely moves and your waistline refuses to shrink. The real culprit might not be your food or workouts...

How many of you identify as entrepreneurs? If you’re running a business, you know the unspoken expectation, you need endurance. Merriam-Webster defines endurance as “the ability to withstand hardship...

Many counsellors consider what they do as a calling. Whilst being fulfilling, research shows that this can be a contributor to the negative impacts on wellbeing. This article explores the evidence of how...

We spend years mastering how to function, but few of us learn how to feel safe while doing it. The drive to keep going can slowly replace our capacity to rest, until stillness itself begins to feel unfamiliar.

We live in a world that moves at full speed, where days blur into endless tasks and the pursuit of “balance” feels impossible. Yet real balance isn’t about squeezing life into neat halves, it’s about creating...

Nowadays, the word burnout is used as a catch-all term, including in cases where the symptoms are not just connected to high levels of chronic work stress that haven’t been resolved or addressed...

Studies show that prolonged stress can lead to inflammation, impaired cognition, and structural brain changes, particularly in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex (Kim & Kim, 2023, Molecular Psychiatry).

When we think of rest, we often imagine lying still, perhaps on the sofa, under a blanket, scrolling or watching something quiet. We equate rest with stopping, with being still, with doing nothing.

Have you journaled, breathed, healed your inner child, and dug deep into your shadow work, yet still feel flat, foggy, or fatigued? Do you wonder why, after all your growth, your body still carries...