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The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow, Menai (2026)

22/01/2026

Your digestion isn’t just about what you eat...

It’s about how safe your body feels.

When your nervous system is stuck in fight or flight, digestion becomes a low priority.

Survival comes first.

Blood flow is redirected away from the digestive organs, stomach acid and enzyme production change, gut motility slows or becomes erratic —and suddenly you’re dealing with bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, or ongoing gut discomfort.

This isn’t your body “failing.”
It’s your body protecting you.

Chronic stress keeps the body in a constant state of alert.

The gut is directly wired to the nervous system through the vagus nerve, meaning when the nervous system is overwhelmed, digestion feels it immediately.

In Spinal Flow, we don’t chase symptoms.
We look at why the body is stuck in survival mode.

When spinal tension patterns are gently released and the nervous system shifts out of fight or flight, the body can return to its natural state of rest, repair and digest.

True healing happens when the body feels safe again.
And digestion is often one of the first systems to respond when it does.

Your body isn’t broken.
It’s communicating.
And it’s always on your side.

21/01/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀.

Sometimes it’s subtle, constant tension in your body, the way you start second-guessing yourself, the slow shrinking of your voice.

Your nervous system stays on alert because it doesn’t feel safe, even when you can’t explain why.

The wrong people doesn't always mean cruel people. Sometimes they’re emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, dismissive, or so wrapped in their own chaos that your needs never quite fit.

Over time, you adapt. You soften your truth. You over-explain. You tolerate things that once felt wrong just to keep the peace.

And that’s where the damage happens...

You begin to mistake survival for love. You call anxiety “chemistry.” You confuse familiarity with belonging.

Your body carries the cost long before your mind catches up - fatigue, stress, resentment, self-doubt.

Being too close to the wrong people pulls you away from yourself. It blurs your intuition. It drains your energy. It makes healing harder and growth feel heavy.

You start living in reaction instead of intention, managing emotions that were never yours to hold.

Distance isn’t cruelty. It’s self-respect... 💜

19/01/2026

Our body does not need force to soften, but it does need to feel safe...

When it receives a steady space, a gentle touch and a listening presence, safety can be felt.

When the nervous system senses support, the spine can begin to release the holding it created to protect you, and the system responds in its own time, often without a word needing to be spoken.

This is the quiet work of Spinal Flow.

Supporting the body so it can do what it already knows... it knows how to heal.

Call or text 0419982330 to schedule an appointment
Based in Menai, NSW
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

18/01/2026

REMINDER:

The One Thing Missing After Most Healing Sessions:

Integration

Most healing sessions can create a real shift - physically, emotionally, and neurologically.

But what determines whether the change sticks isn’t always the session itself.

It’s integration...

Integration is the window of time after a session where the nervous system is updating, reorganising, and learning the new “baseline.”

This is when the body decides:
Do we stay in this new state… or snap back to the old one?

What integration actually means (in the body)

After hands-on bodywork, nervous system work, breathwork, or energy-based modalities, the brain and body continue processing.

Your system may be:
• recalibrating posture and muscle tone
• re-mapping movement patterns
• improving interoception (how you sense your internal state)
• shifting out of long-term protective tension responses

This isn’t “woo.”
It’s how nervous systems learn: through repetition, safety, and time.

Why the body can “undo” great work

Even after a powerful session, your body will return to the patterns it knows best if the environment stays the same.

That includes:
• returning to the same stress load
• the same sitting posture or movement habits
• the same sleep debt
• the same breath patterns
• the same emotional suppression and over-functioning

Healing isn’t fragile.
But old patterns are efficient — the brain will reuse them if it thinks they’re still needed for survival.

Signs your body is integrating (not “getting worse”)

Integration can look like:
• deep fatigue or heavy sleep
• emotional release or vivid dreams
• soreness or awareness in new areas
• changes in digestion
• thirst, temperature shifts, or increased urination
• sudden clarity, calm, or a sense of “reset”

These can be normal signs of nervous system processing — especially after long-held tension begins to unwind.

The integration rule that changes everything

A session opens the door.
Integration is what teaches your body to live there.

That’s why your post-session choices matter more than people realise.

Simple integration support (the basics that work)

For 24–72 hours after a session:
• hydrate more than usual
• walk daily (gentle, not punishing)
• avoid heavy training if your system feels “soft”
• prioritise sleep
• reduce screen time and overstimulation
• notice your posture instead of forcing it

Integration isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about giving your nervous system a chance to stabilise.

The real goal of healing work

The goal isn’t a one-time release.

It’s helping the body build a new default:
• less guarding
• better breath
• clearer signals
• more adaptability

That’s integration.

And it’s the part most people skip.

References (science-based concepts behind integration)
• Craig, A. D. (2009). How do you feel? Interoception and the sense of the physiological condition of the body. Nature Reviews Neuroscience.
• Kandel, E. R. (2001). The molecular biology of memory storage: A dialogue between genes and synapses. Science.
• Sterling, P. (2012). Allostasis: A model of predictive regulation. Physiology & Behavior.

17/01/2026

The Sphenoid
The “Butterfly Bone” That Secretly Runs the Show

Okay… if the skull had a CEO, it would probably be the sphenoid bone.

It sits deep in the middle/base of your head, shaped kind of like a butterfly (or honestly… a tiny spaceship), and it connects to so many important structures that anatomists call it the “keystone” of the skull.

So if the skull is an archway…
the sphenoid is the central piece that helps keep the whole thing stable.

And the wild part?
Most people have never even heard of it.

Fun Facts That Make the Sphenoid Even Cooler

1. It holds the “throne” for your pituitary gland

Right inside the sphenoid is a bony cradle called the sella turcica, which houses the pituitary gland (your body’s major hormone control center).

So yes… this one bone is literally protecting one of the most powerful internal control panels you’ve got.

2. It contains the sphenoid sinuses (aka: deep head pressure territory)

The sphenoid contains the sphenoidal sinuses — deep air spaces behind the nose.

This is why pressure in this area can feel like deep head pressure, behind the eyes, or a “headache that won’t quit.”

3. Here’s the bit I only just learned (and it made everything click)

Even though the sphenoid sits deep in the skull, it isn’t a tiny bone — it’s shaped like a butterfly and has “wings” that extend outward.

Those parts are called the:
• Greater wings
• Lesser wings

…and they contribute to the side regions of the skull near the temple/eye area.

So when we say sphenoid is “by the eye/ear”… it’s not that the whole sphenoid is sitting on the surface — it’s that parts of it reach outward there.

And this is the key line:

“The sphenoid sits deep in the skull, but parts of it extend out toward the temple/eye region — so we contact externally, and the nervous system responds through the cranial system as a whole.”

That was a lightbulb moment for me.

So… What Does This Have To Do With Spinal Flow?

In Spinal Flow, we work with specific access points (including cranial access points) to support the nervous system in shifting out of protection and into regulation.

Not by forcing anything — but by giving the body an opportunity to soften and re-organize from the inside.

That’s why some people notice changes like:
• softer jaw and face
• swallowing, blinking, sighing
• breath deepening
• shoulders dropping
• a calmer, clearer presence
• Sinuses can shift during a session — some people get sniffly, their nose clears, or drainage starts (sometimes more once they sit up).

Because when the nervous system stops bracing… the whole system starts to settle.

The one-liner that makes this land for my clients:

The sphenoid is like the nervous system’s central “switchboard room” inside the skull.

When the switchboard is overloaded… everything feels loud.
When it settles… the whole system gets quieter.

Never knew you had one… or that it was the mastermind lol

References
• Wang et al. (2023) Nasal patency in sitting vs supine positions (PMC)
• UCLA Health — why congestion worsens lying down; upright position improves drainage
• Ko et al. (2008) PubMed — posture + autonomic nervous system influences nasal airway
• TeachMeAnatomy — Sphenoid Bone• StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf) — Anatomy, Sphenoid Bone

Call or text 0419982330 to chat about how the Spinal Flow Technique can help you or to schedule an appointment
Based Based in Menai, NSW.
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

14/01/2026

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13/01/2026

Most people think bone health is about milk or calcium tablets, but one of the most overlooked supports for bones and joints is already sitting in your kitchen!

Sesame seeds...

They’re small, easy to ignore, and quietly powerful.

Why sesame seeds matter more than they look?

Sesame seeds carry a rare mineral trio that works together, not alone:

• Calcium builds the hard structure of bones
• Magnesium helps calcium get absorbed and used properly
• Zinc supports cartilage, joint repair and collagen enzymes.

When these minerals are out of balance, bones weaken faster, joints feel stiff, and recovery slows.

That’s why bone issues often show up as knee pain, back stiffness, or cracking joints long before fractures happen.

The collagen connection people miss...

Bones and joints aren’t just calcium blocks.
They’re living tissue held together by collagen.

Sesame seeds support collagen related processes through zinc and plant compounds called lignans, which help reduce oxidative stress. Less oxidative stress means slower wear and tear on bones and joints over time.

This is especially important after 40 and during menopause, when bone mineral loss accelerates.

What research suggests...

Studies have linked regular sesame seed intake with better bone mineralization, particularly in post menopausal women. Not because of mega doses, but because nutrients arrive together in a form the body recognizes.

Whole food beats isolated pills here.

How real people actually use them...

No fancy routine required:
• Sprinkle on salads or vegetables
• Add to yogurt or oatmeal
• Use tahini in sauces or spreads
• Mix into baked foods or flatbreads

A small daily amount is enough.

Consistency matters more than quantity.

The quiet truth...

Bone loss doesn’t announce itself loudly.
It starts silently, years before pain shows up.

Sometimes protection doesn’t come from supplements or extreme diets.
It comes from simple foods used consistently...

Sesame seeds don’t scream for attention.
They just do the work in the background.

Save this for later Your joints will thank you... 💜

11/01/2026

How to Self-Correct Your Nervous System When You’re Living in Reaction 🔥

Most people aren’t “overreacting” because they’re weak or unaware. They’re reacting because their nervous system is stuck in survival mode. When the body believes it’s under constant threat, it prioritizes speed over wisdom. That’s why everything feels urgent, personal, and heavy. You’re not responding to the present moment…you’re responding to stored stress.

The first step in self-correction is learning to interrupt the reaction loop in the body before trying to fix the story in the mind. When you notice yourself snapping, shutting down, spiraling, or obsessing, pause and orient. Literally look around the room and name what you see. This tells the brain you are here, now, and not in danger. Then slow the breath, especially the exhale. Longer exhales signal safety directly to the vagus nerve and begin to pull the system out of fight or flight.

Next comes somatic grounding. Reaction lives in the chest, jaw, shoulders, and gut. Gentle pressure helps reset it. Place a hand on your chest or stomach. Press your feet firmly into the ground. Lean against something solid. These aren’t symbolic gestures…the body reads them as stability and containment.

Once the body settles even slightly, you can re-engage choice. Ask yourself one simple question: What is my body actually asking for right now? Not what should I do…not what do they expect…but what would regulate me. Sometimes the answer is water. Sometimes it’s stepping outside. Sometimes it’s movement. Sometimes it’s silence. Regulation is often boring and basic…and that’s why it works.

Another critical piece is reducing constant stimulation. Endless news, notifications, arguments, and scrolling keep the nervous system activated even when nothing is happening. Build intentional pauses into the day. Five minutes without input. Ten slow breaths. A walk without headphones. These gaps retrain the system to tolerate stillness again.

Self-correction also means noticing patterns instead of judging them. If you’re reactive at the same times each day, around the same people, or after the same triggers, that’s information. It’s not a flaw…it’s a map. Regulation improves when you work with the pattern instead of fighting it.

Over time, as the nervous system learns safety, reaction gives way to response. You stop needing to defend everything. You think more clearly. You feel again without being overwhelmed. This isn’t about becoming calm all the time…it’s about becoming resilient enough to return to center.

Most people aren’t broken. They’re just dysregulated. And the moment the body feels safe again, everything else begins to reorganize.

- Zachary Fisher 🔥

10/01/2026

Skelly’s journey reminds us that the body carries a lot of wisdom.

As she experienced Spinal Flow, she noticed a new sense of ease in her breathing and a level of vitality that felt unfamiliar, but welcome...

This kind of transformation doesn’t come from trying to fix the body.
It comes from supporting it and letting it respond in its own time.

Healing is real...

And sometimes it starts with simply trusting the body to do what it was designed to do... self heal.

Call or text 0419982330 to schedule an appointment
Based in Menai, NSW
The Wisdom Within - Healing with Spinal Flow

09/01/2026

Food pyramid mind control

Seeing people argue about changing the food pyramid like it’s some revolutionary breakthrough is wild.

First off, let’s get something straight…the food pyramid has never been about your health. It’s been about control. Slap an official looking triangle on it, trace it back to ancient Egyptian symbolism if you want, and suddenly people stop thinking and start obeying. Authority replaces intuition. Charts replace common sense.

You don’t even need to go that deep to see how idiotic this entire conversation is.

You do not need a pyramid.
You do not need a government-approved diagram.
You do not need permission to eat like a human being.

There are healthy foods and there are unhealthy foods. That’s it…end of discussion.

Healthy foods come from the earth or an animal. They existed before factories, before packaging, before ingredient lists that read like chemistry exams. Foods that rot. Foods that expire. Foods your great-grandparents would immediately recognize without needing a barcode scanner.

Unhealthy foods are engineered. Ultra-processed, seed-oil soaked, sugar-loaded dopamine traps designed to hijack your brain, spike your insulin, inflame your gut, wreck your hormones, and keep you tired, hungry, and dependent. If it comes in a box, a bag, or has “heart healthy” stamped on it by the same system that profits from your sickness don’t touch it….ever. Not “in moderation.” Not as a treat. Not because it fits a macro. Poison doesn’t become safe because you eat less of it.

Eat foods that nourish, not foods that stimulate. Eat foods that build tissue, not foods that create cravings. Eat foods that make you full, strong, clear-headed, and calm…not bloated, anxious, inflamed, and exhausted.

The fact that this needs to be debated proves how far people have been disconnected from basic reality. You don’t need a new pyramid. You need to unlearn the lies. You need to stop outsourcing responsibility for your body. You need to stop pretending confusion where there is none.

Real food = health.
Fake food = disease.
It’s not complicated.

- Chris Kirckof

08/01/2026

Why safety matters more than force...

The nervous system has one primary job: survival.

When the body doesn’t feel safe, it shifts into protective states:
• fight
• flight
• freeze

In these states, the brain prioritizes survival over healing.

• Muscles brace
• Breathing becomes shallow or erratic
• Pain perception increases

Neuroscience shows that healing and regulation occur only when the nervous system perceives safety.

The autonomic nervous system, including the vagus nerve, governs whether the body is in a state of threat or rest-and-repair.

When threat is detected, the body tightens and protects.
When safety is felt, the body can soften, reorganize and heal.

Force does not signal safety.
Pressure does not convince the nervous system to relax.

Safety does...

Gentle, precise input allows the nervous system to:
• downshift from survival mode
• reduce protective tension
• restore communication between brain and body

This is why approaches that prioritise safety often create longer-lasting change than force-based methods.

The body doesn’t need to be pushed.
It needs to feel safe enough to let go.

Safety is not passive. It’s powerful.
Regulation comes before release.
The nervous system leads. The body follows.

References
• Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation.
• van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score.
• McEwen, B. S. (2007). Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation. Physiological Reviews.
• Thayer, J. F., & Lane, R. D. (2000). A model of neurovisceral integration. Biological Psychology.

08/01/2026

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed?

Try this simple, fast nervous system reset:...

Place something cold under your arms - the cold directly stimulates the vagus nerve, sending a signal of safety to the body, heart rate slows, breathing steadies, and stress hormones begin to drop, often within seconds.

Cold input can be as simple as an ice pack, a chilled drink bottle, splashing cool water on the face, or a brief cold shower, all of which help interrupt the stress loop and support regulation when anxiety or panic rises.

Sometimes the most powerful form of stress relief isn’t medication or force, it’s understanding how your body works and giving it the right signal at the right time.

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