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11/12/2025

I’m thrilled to be speaking on The Psychology of Trauma & Emotions for in Wi******er on 26th January ✨

If you’ve ever wondered why certain emotions feel so big… why your reactions sometimes don’t match the situation… or why stress can push you into shutdown, overwhelm, or disconnect, this talk is for you.

We’ll be exploring:

🧠 How trauma reshapes the brain
💫 Why your nervous system can get stuck in survival mode
🌀 What hyperarousal, dissociation, and emotional numbness actually look like in daily life
📉 The Window of Tolerance and practical ways to expand it
🌿 Simple, science-backed tools to help the body shift from reactivity to regulation

Whether you’re a mental health professional, someone with lived experience, or simply curious about how trauma impacts emotion, you’re so welcome.

Doors open at 7:30pm, and the talk begins at 8pm. Come early, get a good seat, and settle in.

Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-psychology-of-trauma-emotions-tickets-1976455752360?utm_source=Venue_speaker&utm_medium=Venue_speaker&utm_campaign=na&utm_content=na

Would love to see you there! 🤍

08/12/2025

Sometimes the tiniest moments, like opening an email, making a call or tidying one corner of the house, feel like you are one more thing on the to do list away from imploding.

Not because you’re incapable, but because those moments brush up against old stress, old expectations, old versions of you that had to push through without support.

When your body reads “small task” as “big threat,” it’s not a character flaw. It’s a nervous system doing its best to try and recognise danger and keep you safe.

Your cup is already full with the weight of your past and the self criticism that goes with it and this little thing is just one thing too many.

But it’s ok…
You don’t have to fix everything at once.
Your brain can relearn safety.

Start with one gentle step, one softer breath, one act of intentionally lowering the pressure.

✨ For practical strategies and gentle support, sign up for my free Trauma Toolbox via the link in bio.

28/11/2025

If you’ve ever wondered why your reactions feel too big, too fast, or completely shut down, this talk is for you.

I’m teaching a live online session with SeedTalks on Jan 6th, where we’ll explore how trauma rewires the brain and nervous system, and what you can actually do to feel more regulated, grounded, and in control.

Together, we’ll break down:

✨ How the amygdala, hippocampus & prefrontal cortex respond under trauma
⚡ Why you might swing between overwhelm, shutdown, numbness, or reactivity
🧠 How trauma keeps you stuck in survival mode
🌿 Practical, science-backed strategies to expand your Window of Tolerance
🫁 Tools you can start using immediately (breathwork, grounding, self-soothing)

This session is designed for therapists & mental health professionals, folks with lived experience, and anyone curious about emotional regulation through a trauma-informed lens.

Stream opens at 6:30pm, talk begins at 6:35pm.
Tickets available via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-psychology-of-trauma-emotions-tickets-1972739668453?utm_source=Venue_speaker&utm_medium=Venue_speaker&utm_campaign=na&utm_content=na

A quick note for iOS users: Tickets can’t be purchased through the Eventbrite app. Simply copy the link into your browser (Safari/Chrome) to grab your spot.

Would love to see you there 🤍

27/11/2025

If you ever freeze when you’re faced with a decision, from replying to an email to choosing dinner, there’s a reason for that.

Decision paralysis is one of the nervous system’s most misunderstood trauma responses.
It’s not about indecisiveness, low motivation, or being “too much in your head.”

It’s your body saying:
“I don’t feel safe enough to move forward yet.”

After trauma, the brain becomes wired to avoid risk.
Even small choices can feel high-stakes.
Even positive change can feel threatening.
And the unknown, even when it could help you, can feel more dangerous than staying stuck.

If this is you, truly, you’re not broken.
You’re adapting.
And those adaptations can soften with support, safety, and trauma-informed work.

Save this for the next time you find yourself staring at a decision you “should” be able to make,
and remember:
your nervous system isn’t the enemy; it’s trying to protect you.

26/11/2025

I’m excited to be speaking at The Intergenerational Trauma Summit, a full day of online talks and workshops led by some of the most respected voices in trauma, mental health, and healing.

We’ll be exploring how trauma moves through generations, from early attachment to brain development, and what the latest research is teaching us about breaking these patterns with compassion and evidence-based care.

I’ll be offering two talks I’m deeply passionate about:

✨ Emotional Neglect: The Trauma of What You Didn’t Receive
How unmet emotional needs shape our internal world, our relationships, and our sense of self.

✨ EMDR Therapy & Trauma
A practical session on processing trauma safely and effectively, followed by a live Q&A.

Whether you’re a therapist, a student, or someone curious about your own healing, you’re so welcome.

This summit, designed by , gives you practical tools, new insight, and a supportive space to learn:

👭 Connect with a community who gets it
🧬 Understand triggers and symptoms through a trauma-informed lens
🎓 Learn directly from leading experts
👩‍🏫 Join a full day of talks, workshops, and Q&As, entirely online

Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-intergenerational-trauma-summit-online-tickets-1954283016109?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=Speaker&utm_medium=Shelley

Would love to see you there!

24/11/2025

Sometimes being stuck isn’t about a lack of motivation, discipline, or clarity.

Being stuck isn’t always a choice, sometimes it comes from a nervous system that has learned to survive in environments that weren’t safe, and our nervous system loves familiarity even when that things doesn’t serve us anymore.

Trauma often teaches the body that:

🍂 predictability = safety
🍂 change = threat
🍂 discomfort you know feels safe

So when you try to move toward something healthier such as a boundary, a new habit or a different relationship dynamic, your system may pull you back to what it recognises. Not because you want it… but because your body is trying to protect you the only way it knows how.

If this resonates, there’s nothing “wrong” with you.

This is what nervous systems do after stress, trauma, or long-term instability.

And with the right support, safety, and pacing, your body can learn that the unknown isn’t dangerous, it’s simply new.

You’re not stuck because you’re weak.

You’re stuck because you learned to survive.

Follow for more trauma-informed insights and tools for rebuilding safety from the inside out.

20/11/2025

If you feel stuck right now, please hear this gently:

it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because your nervous system has been doing far too much for far too long.

Trauma can make you freeze, avoid, overthink, shut down, or cling to what feels familiar, even when it hurts. None of that reflects your strength or lack of. It reflects the load you’ve been carrying.

The truth is, stuckness is often a sign of a system doing its best to protect you, not hold you back.

When we work through trauma, especially with approaches like EMDR or trauma-informed CBT, people don’t just “get motivated.” They feel safe enough to do things differently.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
And you’re not stuck beyond repair.

🤍 If you’d like more support with trauma, healing, and nervous system health, follow along! I share tools and insights to help you understand what’s happening inside and how to move forward with compassion.

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