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02/10/2026

Some people can love you and still not be safe for your nervous system...

Some connections feel familiar
but keep pulling you back into survival mode,
hyper vigilance, people-pleasing, over giving,
instead of regulation, safety, and expansion.

→ Familiar does not mean aligned.
→ Chemistry does not mean capacity.
→ History does not equal healthy.

And here’s the reframe most people miss:
You don’t need to villainize anyone to step back.
You can love someone and love yourself more.

Boundaries aren’t walls.
They honor you and your nervous system.

If this is something you’re learning to unfold, our therapists at Journey to Present are ready to walk alongside you. journeytopresent.com

02/03/2026

You’re not always experiencing reality.
Sometimes, you’re experiencing your brain’s best guess.

Your nervous system is constantly predicting what’s about to happen based on past experiences, trauma, conditioning, and learned beliefs.
Scanning. Remembering. Interpreting.

This is why healing isn’t about “positive thinking.”
It’s about teaching your body what safety feels like now.

🧠 Here’s what actually changes it:
Repeated experiences of safety, regulation, and present-moment orientation.
This is how the brain updates its predictions over time.

That’s why you can know you’re safe, and still feel anxious.
And it’s why real healing requires more than insight.

At Journey to Present, we work directly with the mind and the body connection, so your body learns what safety feels like now, not just what it understands intellectually.

If your system is asking for deeper support, you’re welcome here. journeytopresent.com

01/22/2026

We live in a world that keeps your body in fight or flight... notifications, caffeine, stress, trauma, pressure to perform.

So if you feel tired, reactive, overwhelmed, or disconnected... it’s not a personal failure. It’s your nervous system asking for rest.

Most people are unknowingly using things to cope with survival mode, scrolling, overworking, numbing, over-consuming, rather than actually regulating it.

True healing doesn’t start in the mind.
It starts in the body.

When you shift out of fight or flight and into rest and regulation, your anxiety softens, your intuition gets louder, your energy changes, and life starts to respond differently.

Nervous system regulation isn’t a trend.
It’s the foundation for healing, manifestation, emotional safety, and sustainable success.

01/20/2026

Your nervous system doesn’t relax through force.
It relaxes through safety.

And safety is built through gentle, sustainable habits, not pressure, perfection, or “fixing yourself.”

Gentle practices can look like:
slowing your breath for 30 seconds,
feeling your feet on the floor before responding,
choosing rest before pushing through.

Sometimes regulation looks like pausing your breath,
sometimes it’s placing a hand on your body,
sometimes it’s letting today be “enough.”

When your nervous system feels supported, everything shifts:
→clearer thinking
→deeper presence
→more consistent energy

Regulation isn’t about doing more; it’s about meeting yourself where you are and choosing practices your body can actually sustain.

11/05/2025

Meet Maddie, a passionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges with compassion and care.

Currently a third-year Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Midwestern University, Maddie has worked with diverse populations, from children with Autism to adolescents in inpatient psychiatric care, gaining valuable insight into trauma and its impact.

She specializes in women’s health, life transitions, infertility, menopause, sexual health, and supporting adolescents and adults navigating mental health challenges. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Maddie’s approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Her goal is to create a safe, validating, and empowering space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported in their growth.

Find out more at journeytopresent.com

09/30/2025

Healing isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about rewiring how your body responds to it.

After a negative or traumatic experience, your brain creates neural pathways designed to keep you safe, but those same pathways can keep you stuck in survival mode long after the danger has passed.

You don’t reprogram that through time alone.
You do it by giving your body new experiences that show it a different outcome. Moments where you’re safe and connected, calm and in control.

Healing isn’t about waiting. It’s about experiencing safety until your body finally believes it.

If you’ve been struggling to regulate your nervous system or feel grounded in your body, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Our therapists at Journey to Present are here to help you heal, reconnect, and rebuild a sense of safety from within.

For more details: www.journeytopresent.com

09/13/2025

Meet Stephanie, a dedicated therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care.

With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Northern Illinois University, a Master’s in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University, and currently pursuing a second Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Judson University, Stephanie brings both expertise and heart to her work.

She specializes in supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Stephanie’s approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Her goal is to create a safe and empowering space where clients feel seen, supported, and encouraged in their healing journey.

Interested in working with Stephanie? Find more details at journeytopresent.com

07/24/2025

Your nervous system holds the key to how you move through the world.

If you’re constantly in fight, flight, or freeze, your body isn’t wrong, it’s trying to protect you.

But healing starts when you pause and ask:
What does my nervous system need right now?

This simple check-in can shift everything, from anxiety to burnout to emotional reactivity.

Start tuning in daily. Before the overwhelm. Before the spiral.
Your body is always speaking. Are you listening?

04/01/2025

Your mindset shapes your world. Your mindset creates your reality.

Through what lens are you viewing and creating the world around you?

03/27/2025

Past Life Regression Therapy—sound intriguing?

Whether you are seeking insight into long-standing issues, a deeper sense of purpose, or simply wish to explore your soul’s journey, Past Life Regression Therapy sessions can offer a powerful path to healing and self-discovery.

At Journey To Present, Dr. Mahon offers both online and in-person sessions at her office in Geneva, Illinois. To schedule a session go to: journeytopresent.com or the link in our bio!

03/06/2025

Practicing mindfulness allows us to separate from the noise in our minds, creating a sense of space and calm.

Take a step back, observe without judgement, and create space for what is true for you.

Remember, you have the power to choose what exists within your world.

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28 S. 5th Street
Geneva, IL
60134

Telephone

847-287-0916

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http://www.journeytopresent.com/

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