I had a reminder in the last few weeks that healing isn’t linear. I know we toss this phrase around a lot. I see it on Instagram all the time, generally with a pretty piece of artwork. And when I read it (and I’m in a good space), I think to myself, “of course it’s not”.  But a few weeks ago, I experienced a work shift that activated my nervous system. It wasn’t a big thing that happened, and anyone else (or even myself at a different time) would have seen it as a small bump in the day and...

A gentle reframe for anyone tired of pretending. I’ve never liked the saying “fake it till you make it.” It always felt a little jarring, like yet another way we’re told to ignore how we’re really feeling and just push through anyway. And as someone who’s lived with anxiety for most of my life, I’ve done more than enough “faking it.” Faking being confident. Faking being okay. Faking calm when my nervous system was anything but. It’s exhausting. And it’s not sustainable. But recently, on a...

Reiki is more than just relaxation. It’s a deeply restorative practice that can help regulate your nervous system, release emotional tension and reconnect you with yourself.