Bubble of Peace, LLC

02/15/2026

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

02/08/2026

Overfunctioning often moves quietly within relationships because it can resemble care.

On the surface, it looks like patience. Loyalty. Reliability. Being the steady presence when things feel uncertain. It can appear as emotional strength — the one who absorbs tension, initiates repair, and keeps the connection intact.

Yet over time, a different pattern can take shape.

The relationship begins to organize itself around one person’s effort. One person tracks feelings, translates silence, softens conflict, and sustains forward movement. The other person’s participation becomes less required, not always by intent, but by the system that has formed.

In these dynamics, emotional labor can expand while emotional reciprocity narrows.

Intimacy tends to grow where responsibility is shared — where both people engage discomfort, reflection, and change. When one partner consistently carries the emotional weight, closeness can slowly give way to fatigue, distance, and quiet loneliness.

Overfunctioning, then, is less about love and more about imbalance — a structure where devotion replaces mutuality.

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02/07/2026

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

01/22/2026

Wellness and nervous system regulation can absolutely be fancy— biohacking gadgets like vagal nerve stimulators, peptides, supplements. And hey, I love them too; I’ve seen them work wonders for people chasing peak performance. But the truth is, I recommend these free nervous system regulators to my telehealth patients just as often—like solid sleep routines, gentle walks in nature, or even breathing through a tough day without spiraling.   
   
Those aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential game-changers for keeping your nervous system regulated and calm. Sometimes, chasing the perfect protocol or the next thing to buy or consume or try means missing out on just being consistent with the simple stuff that’s already right there. Consistency is the ultimate biohack.   
                  
                  

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

Breaking things down into small steps is a great approach for those who struggle with organization and overwhelm!