Vital-Side

Vital-Side is a neuroplasticity based healing program that helps chronically ill or stressed people

02/19/2026

Life has been... a lot lately.

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It takes a toll on my nervous system to consume all of the happenings in the world.

It's a lot to feel sleep deprivation while co-sleeping with a 1 year old.

It's a lot to deal with changing careers, aging parents, friendships ending... ALL the things we're directly or indirectly experiencing.

And our nervous systems feel it all.

I've noticed my body signals “I’m tired” before my mind accepts it.

When exhaustion hits, I no longer push; I lie with legs up the wall to help my nervous system settle. Rest isn’t falling behind; it’s how we move forward.

It's how we practice self-love.

It's how we can effectively communicate to our nervous systems that we are safe and deserve peace.

Save this quick regulation tool for those days where your mind wants to race but body wants to rest.

02/17/2026

I used to think I had to fight my way out of dark seasons. Push harder. Be stronger. Fix myself faster.

But healing taught me something different. The only way I’ve ever truly found my way out is by loving myself while I’m still in it. Not once I’m better. Not once I’m healed. Right there in the middle of the mess.

I’ve learned to sit with myself instead of abandoning myself. To speak gently instead of critically. To offer compassion instead of pressure.

Darkness doesn’t scare me like it used to, because now I know the light isn’t somewhere outside of me. It’s something I carry, especially on the days I choose love over judgment.

Save this for the moments you forget you’re worth loving and start loving yourself today by slowly regulating: https://vital-side.com/pages/reset-7-day-course

02/15/2026

The world feels a little bit crazy right now.

It seems like anytime you go online, there's someone else wanting to convince you of something -- wanting to pull you in a different direction -- wanting something of you.

Tbh it has been sort of nice being off camera for a couple of years -- taking the time to practice what I preach.

Because I can't be a good practitioner, mother, and human without rest. That's me.

In order to build up capacity for others, we must go inward.

❤️ If you're in that same place, I see you. On my page, you will get 0 shame for spending time regulating your own nervous system.

02/13/2026

This is a biggie: if you’re reacting to foods that you use to eat... it's time to look at the state of your nervous system.

When your nervous system is in fight or flight, digestion actually shuts down -- it's not important for survival.

This leads to:
Low stomach acid. Fewer enzymes. Poor breakdown of food.

So your body reacts—not because it’s broken,
but because it’s trying to protect you in survival mode.

Food sensitivities aren’t always about what you eat.
They’re often about the state you’re in when you eat.

Digestion happens in rest and digest—not in stress.

If you're dealing with food sensitivities and don't know where to start, I've had thousands of clients work through Rewire to eat the foods they love again. Learn more here: https://vital-side.com/pages/vital-side-membership

02/11/2026

Postpartum isn’t just about physical recovery from labor -- a 6 month period after birth where a woman is "meant to heal."

There is no end date to being postpartum.

And because of that, it's never too late to start recognizing the state of your nervous system.

The healing that goes on postpartum is about stabilizing a nervous system that’s been through a biological earthquake.

Pregnancy, birth, sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, identity changes, responsibility for a tiny human—
your nervous system is asked to do more than it ever has before.

And yet so many women are told:
“Enjoy this time.”
“You should be grateful.”
“This is normal.”

The truth is, you'll experience:
Anxiety that came out of nowhere
Rage, numbness, overwhelm
Feeling like you don’t recognize yourself

These aren’t personal failures.
They’re signs of a nervous system stuck in survival mode.

Your system learned to stay “on” to protect your baby.
But no one teaches you how to gently guide it back into safety.

Postpartum healing isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about regulation, support, and permission to slow down.

If this resonates, save it for the days you wonder what’s wrong with you—
and share it so another mom knows she’s not broken 🤍

This is the program I recommend for new moms who want something simple, that takes 15 mins each day: https://vital-side.com/pages/rebootmembership

02/10/2026

Healing shouldn’t feel like another job you’re failing at.

So many of us turned healing into something to get right—
more routines, more rules, more pressure.
But a regulated nervous system doesn’t come from perfection.
It comes from safety.

Rest isn’t quitting.
Ease isn’t laziness.

If your healing list is stressing you out… it’s time to let it go.
Delete the list. You’ve outgrown it. 🌿

Start slowly regulating today: https://vital-side.com/pages/reset-7-day-course

✨ Save this for the days you feel behind
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02/06/2026

I exist now in a space that honors me.
That allows me a voice.
That gives me safety.

No excess noise. No naysayers. No one making me doubt myself.

I am committed to staying loyal to me—to my voice, my boundaries, and my peace.

Self-abandonment ends here.

It's time to start small: https://vital-side.com/pages/reset-7-day-course

02/05/2026

She followed every protocol, took every supplement, followed every rule—and still her body stayed on edge. Pain, fatigue, brain fog, and unpredictable flares made her feel like her own body was working against her.

What she didn’t realize was that when the nervous system is stuck in survival, the immune system stays on high alert. No amount of control or perfect routines can calm it.

Healing came when she shifted her focus: safety over force, gentle regulation over intensity, listening instead of pushing. Gradually, her flares softened, her energy returned, and her body stopped feeling like an enemy.

Sometimes the most radical act of healing isn’t doing more—it’s giving your nervous system permission to feel safe. 💛

Learn what she did here: https://vital-side.com/pages/vital-side-membership

02/03/2026

Tbh, my nervous system regulation practice looks WAY different than when I started this work in 2016.

Back then, I had time, space, and energy to devote to practices that felt intentional and even sacred.

I used to meditate, visualize, and shake out emotions in a way that left me feeling joy, lightness, and a sense of control over my inner world. My body responded quickly because it wasn’t carrying the same level of exhaustion.

Now, I hug my child, dance in the kitchen while washing dishes, and if I get a moment alone, my body is so tired, it nearly falls asleep. Regulation doesn’t look expansive anymore, it looks quiet, subtle, and deeply practical.

Weirdly enough, all of these are regulation tools. They don’t look impressive, but they meet my nervous system exactly where it is in this season.

The issue is: I HARDLY get sleep anymore. Nowadays, I am lucky if I get a consistent stent of 5 hours. So, when I feel this way, what do I do?

First, I let go. I let go of the mess, the mud (or is that p**p?) on my kid’s clothes, the fact that the dog didn’t get a walk today, and the constant pressure to keep up with some invisible standard of how things “should” look.

Next, I shift my focus. What is it that allows me to breathe deeply (and continue to let go)? Often, that looks like going outside. A brief nature walk with my son, putting my fingers in the earth and collecting rocks and flowers with him, letting my body remember that the world is bigger than this moment.

I usually feel a sense of relief after this. Even if I didn’t sleep. Even if I feel sad. Even if I miss the times I had so much autonomy. Relief doesn’t mean everything is fixed, it just means my nervous system has a little more room.

Then, I have space to make a bit of a plan — can my sister babysit while I take a bath? Can I get out of the house to see a friend? Can I have a family night where we’re not having to DO anything and just be? Small adjustments that feel supportive instead of overwhelming.

I am learning. And each day I am thankful for this nervous system working as I navigate this chapter. ❤️

Start slowly regulating today: https://vital-side.com/pages/reset-7-day-course

02/02/2026

Safety doesn’t mean everything is perfect.

It means your body feels less rushed, less threatened, less alone. Healing happens when pressure lifts, when you slow down, rest, and lower expectations.

Long exhales. Gentle movement. Dim lights. Grounding. Asking for help.

It’s not about pushing through—it’s about letting your body know, over and over, that it’s safe.

Start today with Vital-Side's Release Meditations -- one meditation a day for 3 weeks: https://vital-side.com/pages/release

01/30/2026

Growth doesn’t have to feel like a storm.
Sometimes it’s gentle… a deep breath, a small step, a moment of stillness.
Healing—body and mind—isn’t about rushing. It’s about showing up, being patient with yourself, and trusting the process. 💛

Be kind. Grow gently. 🌿

01/29/2026

She wasn’t missing a supplement or ignoring her health. She was listening to her body—but no one had explained what it was actually asking for.

When the nervous system lives in high alert, the body shifts into protection mode. Hormones adapt to stress, not balance. Energy drops. Cycles change. Anxiety rises. Not because something is failing—but because the system is trying to keep you safe.

Healing didn’t come from doing more. It came from creating safety. When regulation became the priority, her body finally had permission to repair.

Sometimes the most powerful shift is understanding where the signals are coming from. 🤍

To learn what this client did to balance her hormones, check out Rewire: https://vital-side.com/pages/vital-side-membership

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Hi all! Welcome to Vital-Side’s page. This is an informational page designed to inform you of the ever changing brain and how we can use the brain’s ability to change to live healthier and fuller lives.

Do you know someone who was diagnosed with a chronic condition? They have tried everything from heavy doses of western medications to eastern therapies and experiential treatments, but they only get a little better... then their health plateaus.

This is probably because their brain is dealing with the chronic stress response, which is a common way that the brain responds to physical, mental, or emotional trauma. However, our brains can get stuck in this response, which can cause hugely detrimental effects on the body including symptoms of inflammation, pain, brain fog, fatigue, heightened stress, hypersensitivity to foods, smells, and noises, headaches, and nausea.

That’s when neuroplasticity- the brain’s ability to change- can come in handy. In Vital-Side, you will learn brain training techniques that help you make positive and beneficial changes to the brain and the body for the better without any side effects.