Generational Trauma: How It Works and Why It Matters
Discover how generational trauma is passed down through epigenetics and how somatic therapy offers effective healing. Learn why addressing intergenerational trauma is crucial for breaking cycles of suffering and fostering resilience in modern times.
Why does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a powerful approach to healing because it integrates the mind and body, recognising that psychological and emotional experiences are deeply interconnected with our physical being. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy goes beyond cognitive understanding to address the non-verbal aspects of trauma stored in our physiology. The Benefits of Somatic Therapy: 1. […]
4 Signs of Adrenal Fatigue: How Compounded Tension Impacts Your Health
1. Persistent Fatigue and Low Energy Levels One of the most common signs of adrenal fatigue is experiencing persistent fatigue and low energy levels, even after a full night’s sleep. This constant tiredness can affect daily mundane activities and reduce overall productivity. If you find yourself feeling exhausted despite adequate rest, it may be time […]
Small Stories
I write this at an odd 1:10am on a ‘random’ post-full moon Monday evening; it seems that the mess, chaos, and pain is the sharpest way to bring oneself into clarity and alignment. As we all continue to witness these times of polarity, warped news, horrifying violence, extreme dogmatism, and ultimately, the wound of separation; […]
Unseen Damages of Ambition and Achievement
A story on how high-functioning patterns may affect your physical and mental health. Kala is a high-functioning person, accomplishes a lot, thriving career, and a lot of energy to do what needs to be done. Yet, Kala knows that, deep inside, something feels a little off. She doesn’t know what it is? But, she can […]
Healing from Abuse: Body-Centered Approaches
A story about recovering from abuse through processing with the body. Misty grew up in a abusive household with violence, isolation, and neglect. She ran away and had to figure life out ‘on her own’. Today, she has a stable job, a few friends, and many challenges here and there, especially socially, but she […]
Unprocessed Trauma: Understanding its Impact on Mental Health
4 potential effects when we do not metabolise traumatising experiences. Emotional Disregulation: Unprocessed trauma often leads to heightened anxiety, depression, anger, or numbness. A struggle to cope with small stressors and navigating intense emotional swings. Trauma does not disappear, rather the way we relate, respond, and react to it changes. Physical Symptoms: Trauma can […]
Being Apolitical and Spiritual is a Form of Bypassing
While some may believe that staying out of politics and focusing solely on spirituality is a path to peace, this approach is a form of bypassing. What are ways we can find more praxis between spirituality and politics? Spiritual bypassing occurs when people use spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid facing unresolved emotional issues, traumas, […]
7 Insights of Ancestral Wisdom for Modern Challenges
Our ancestors are familiar with warfare, genocide, destruction, resilience, famine, pandemics, planting, recovery, regeneration, and beyond. Our ancestors beyond human form have witnessed extinctions. Who are we but an amalgamation of those who came before and those to come after? Modernity has coerced us into the perspective that we are a lone body, individualised being, […]
Difference Between Talk Therapy and Somatic Therapy
Here are some key differences between talk therapies and somatic therapies to help you decide and find the right therapist. Talk Therapy: Definition: Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, involves speaking with a licensed therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It has a wide variety of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy […]
