Melissa Sherman - Calming Creek

03/08/2026

So much of the work I do today has been shaped by circles of incredible women.

Teachers.
Colleagues.
Students.
Friends.

Women who care deeply about animals, about each other, and about the world around them.

Some have guided me.
Some walk beside me.
Some I now have the privilege of teaching.

I’m grateful for the wisdom, support, and community we continue to share.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💗

03/08/2026

Have you ever noticed your companion animal become alert and you had no idea why?

Often it's not what we think. Animals are reading something much subtler.

I wrote about the nervous system conversation happening between humans and animals and why regulation changes the environment they respond to.

How animals sense the emotional and energetic state of the humans around them, and why understanding nervous system regulation can transform behavior and deepen connection.

02/28/2026

Our dogs and cats don’t just watch what we do. They feel how we are.

Stress is stress to the nervous system. It doesn’t matter if it’s work, money, or something external. The body registers activation.

They don’t know the reason behind it. They just feel the shift in the room.

This is why when I work with clients using EFT, we almost always start with the guardian first. And sometimes that’s where the biggest movement happens.

Co-regulation is real. 🏠 💫 💜