03/20/2026
True health isnât just about the physicalâthe water we drink, the sleep we get, or how much we detox.
It is also about what is happening between our ears and the emotions born from our thoughts.
If we are not detoxing our mind of negative thoughts and emotions, we are still toxic.
Itâs about the anger we still carry. Itâs about the regrets and shame we struggle to release.
Ultimately, health is about how much self-love and acceptance we hold in our hearts and how we perceive our own worth.
For years after leaving a corrupt spiritual community, I carried an immense weight of shame, regret, and rage.
Externally, I hid it well, never acknowledging the toll it took to survive such an environment. But internally, it was eating me alive.
My nervous system was in constant survival mode, my creativity felt blocked, and gratitude was nowhere to be found.
Eventually, I turned that rage inward, blaming myself for the past.
My physical health mirrored this internal storm: I faced chronic, debilitating adrenal fatigue, extreme exhaustion, and weight gain. I also lost the energy to do what I lovedâhiking, swimming, and being in nature.
My ability to connect with others and maintain friendships was also affected.
If you are carrying past hurts and unresolved issues on your shoulders, they may be affecting your physical body more than you realize.
Addressing the "emotional weight" is often the missing piece of the wellness puzzle.