Sheila Marina

As my eldest son turns 30, I reflect on raising two boys whose nervous systems were met by the world in very different ways, one uplifted, one misunderstood. This article explores how labels like “good kid”...

At the age of 41, I returned to school in the evenings with a clear intention. I was going to earn a psychology degree and better understand the human mind. I enrolled at York University, full of...

Our bodies carry more than our own memories, they hold echoes of generations past. From the traumas our ancestors endured to the emotional patterns they developed to survive, these imprints...

As the new school year begins, one crucial subject is often overlooked in classrooms, emotional literacy. In a world where youth anxiety is on the rise and emotional well-being is at risk, integrating...

Have you ever felt like your body was screaming “no” while your mouth kept saying “yes”? Like your spirit was drained, your emotions muted, and your nervous system frayed, but you kept going anyway...

Burnout is more than just feeling tired; it’s a signal that the nervous system is stuck in survival mode. This article explores the hidden connection between chronic stress, trapped emotions, and burnout...