
The Healing Journal

The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Healing Trauma
The vagus nerve is a powerful regulator of our emotional state.

Somatic Experiencing vs. Other Trauma Therapies
Find out more about the fundamentals of EMDR, somatic experiencing, and IFS.

The Science Behind the Mind-Body Connection
Find out what is really going on in the body when we are doing somatic therapy and healing.

Somatic Therapy for Chronic Pain and Unexplained Fatigue
Find out how chronic pain and fatigue can be related to the trauma you experienced as a child.

Q&A with a Somatic Therapist, Your Most Common Questions
Read these questions if you are wondering if somatic therapy is for you.

Mindful Movement for Trauma Release: A Beginner's Guide
Learn a few simple practices you can incorporate into your day with ease to support your nervous system to reset and relax.

Breaking Free from Anxiety: A Somatic Approach
Today we explore what anxiety is, how it manifests in the body, and how somatic therapy can ease the discomfort of an anxiety attack.

How Can I Heal Using a Somatic Approach?
Find out what somatic healing is and how it can help you.

My Journey with Somatic Healing: A Summer of Radical Rest
Today I share my summer of resetting - a celebration of radical restorative rest!

Shame - Could it be the Worst of All Emotions?
Find out why shame is such a difficult emotion to face and how we can be more compassionate with ourselves.