Counseling with Leah

Counseling with Leah •Multifaceted Entrepreneur
•Counseling for non-conventional lifestyles
•Nutrition Coaching/ Training wellness for all
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We overcomplicate “listening to your body” like it requires a crystal grid, three hours of free time, and a fresh identi...
11/26/2025

We overcomplicate “listening to your body” like it requires a crystal grid, three hours of free time, and a fresh identity.
But in real life?
It’s tiny things no one sees.
It’s noticing your breath is living in your shoulders.
It’s realizing you’ve been clenching your jaw since breakfast.
It’s admitting you actually don’t have energy for a full productivity day.
This isn’t the magical, perfectly lit version of wellness.
It’s the human version, the one that actually works.
Small shifts add up.
Your nervous system loves small shifts.
More of this coming…
The realistic mind–body stuff.
Not the cult version. 😉














Your body doesn’t only speak through big signals like burnout, overwhelm, or exhaustion.Most communication happens throu...
11/21/2025

Your body doesn’t only speak through big signals like burnout, overwhelm, or exhaustion.
Most communication happens through the smallest shifts — dryness in your mouth, tension in your shoulders, a quiet craving for warmth or stillness.
When you honor these tiny cues, you prevent the bigger ones.
You rebuild trust with your body.
And you create space for a calmer, steadier way of being.
What’s one whisper your body has been trying to send you lately?














Sometimes the smallest choices are the ones that bring us back to ourselves, like stepping outside for a walk when you’r...
11/19/2025

Sometimes the smallest choices are the ones that bring us back to ourselves, like stepping outside for a walk when you’re overwhelmed instead of pushing through.
Listening to your body doesn’t have to look like a strict routine or a complete lifestyle overhaul.
More often, it looks like noticing:
A full breath after being on edge.
The way your shoulders drop on a slow walk.
Hunger that shows up earlier than you expected.
Or the relief you feel when you choose the gentler option.
You don’t need extremes to feel better.
Your body usually asks for something much simpler
and it’s enough.
What’s one small shift your body could benefit from today?















For so many of us, “listening to your body” became complicated long before adulthood.We were taught to be productive bef...
11/14/2025

For so many of us, “listening to your body” became complicated long before adulthood.
We were taught to be productive before present.
Polite before honest.
Achieving before attuned.
So tuning into your body now isn’t just about wellness,
it’s an act of unlearning.
A quiet rebellion against the idea that you need to earn rest or justification to slow down.
Small moments of listening aren’t about self-improvement.
They’re about self-relationship.
About rebuilding trust with the part of you that’s been whispered over for years.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, this is your reminder:
your body hasn’t given up on you.
It’s still trying to start the conversation.
Which cues does your body whisper the loudest right now?














You don’t have to prove you’re tired enough to rest.You don’t have to finish the list first.You don’t have to wait until...
11/13/2025

You don’t have to prove you’re tired enough to rest.
You don’t have to finish the list first.
You don’t have to wait until your body gives out.
Rest isn’t something to earn, it’s something to return to.
Your body doesn’t ask for permission; it asks for rhythm.
For slowness. For still moments that remind it you’re safe.
So, take a seat. Grab a mug. Let’s rest.
What helps you slow down before your body forces you to?

11/10/2025

You don’t need to earn rest.
You don’t need to prove your exhaustion.
Your body has been asking for it all along and it’s always waiting.
What’s one small way you can honor rest today?









Burnout doesn’t always arrive as a crash.Often, it builds quietly —in the small habits we’ve learned to ignore.The skipp...
11/08/2025

Burnout doesn’t always arrive as a crash.
Often, it builds quietly —
in the small habits we’ve learned to ignore.
The skipped meal because “you don’t have time.”
The automatic “yes” when your body says no.
The rest you promise yourself after everything else is done.
These aren’t failures — they’re patterns of survival.
Awareness is the first shift.
Not fixing. Not forcing. Just noticing.
























Ever notice how your body starts whispering before your mind catches up?The tight shoulders. The sighs between tasks. Th...
11/07/2025

Ever notice how your body starts whispering before your mind catches up?
The tight shoulders. The sighs between tasks. The sudden craving to step away from your screen.
That’s not weakness, it’s wisdom.
Most of us were taught to ignore those signals… to “push through” or drink more coffee instead.
But the truth is: your energy isn’t something to control, it’s something to collaborate with.
The more you listen, the less you burn out.
Which one of these resets will you try today?






11/04/2025

Your burnout might not be mental, it might be your body.
You can’t outthink exhaustion, stress, or that “always on” feeling.
Sometimes your body is whispering long before it shuts down.
Start noticing the cues: fatigue that doesn’t lift, skipped meals, that wired-but-tired energy.
These aren’t flaws… they’re messages.
This week, try pausing for a few seconds when your body speaks up.
Awareness alone begins the reset.
Which of these signs shows up for you most often?

10/31/2025

You’ve probably told yourself things will slow down “after this week.”
But if you’ve been saying that for months, you already know — the pause doesn’t come on its own.
Burnout starts small.
It’s the constant tiredness, the foggy focus, the quiet dread of opening your laptop.
And still, you keep going — because you’re good at pushing through.
But you don’t need to earn rest by burning out first.
The Burnout Recovery Intensive gives you focused time to realign, reset, and start feeling like yourself again — without waiting for life to finally slow down.
✦ November sessions are open now.
🕊️ Reserve your spot through the link in bio.

📚 What is your therapist reading?Just finished Trauma Stewardship and—wow—I’m late to the party, but so glad I showed up...
01/13/2025

📚 What is your therapist reading?

Just finished Trauma Stewardship and—wow—I’m late to the party, but so glad I showed up. 🙌 This book really hits home about the delicate balance between caring for others and caring for ourselves. It’s eye-opening how burnout can creep in, especially when you’re constantly absorbing the weight of others’ pain. 😔

✨ Trauma Stewardship isn’t just for therapists; it’s for anyone in caregiving roles, from nurses to parents to activists. We can’t pour from an empty cup. 💧 Learning to set boundaries, practice self-care, and find community support are all essential to surviving the emotional weight we carry.

Have you read this book? What has helped you in your journey of burnout and healing? Let’s talk about it. 💬

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