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10/19/2024

🌀 Ever feel like you’re constantly trying to push your emotions away? Especially for trauma survivors who are also perfectionists with the ever-revolving door of juggling all sorts of responsibilities. Who has time for feelings, right!? 😬

But here’s the tough truth, the more we shove them down the more they come out in a way that’s even worse. So, what if instead of shoving them down, we invited them in? 🙌

In my latest blog, I dive into the fine line between regulating your emotions and avoiding them altogether. 📖💡 For trauma survivors, this is tricky—because we’ve been taught that some emotions are too much, too painful, or too dangerous to feel. But what if these emotions are here to help us heal?

You don’t have to carry the generational story of “just be fine” or shove your feelings into a lockbox. It’s time to rewrite that narrative. ✍️ Let’s talk about how you can start recognizing, honoring, and even communing with your emotions instead of letting them run the show.

And if you feel like you need support to do this, remember that a professional to support you on this journey can be invaluable.

Ready to let go of someone else’s story and start living your own? 🌿

✨Comment EMOTION below and I’ll DM you this article packed with information and tools ✨

10/12/2024

Our bodies hold so much of what we go through—every emotion, every experience, every trauma, and sometimes it can feel like a whirlwind. 🌪️

Sitting with what’s happening in the body can feel overwhelming at first. Confusion, heaviness, or even tension might arise. But here’s the thing: emotions are transient energy. They’re meant to move through us, not stay stuck. The body is just trying to process what’s happening in its own language.

Grounding yourself in these moments isn’t about forcing anything to change. It’s about giving your body the space it needs to feel. Allow yourself to sit with that tension, with the discomfort, with the freedom that comes after. 🌀

But know this: no emotion, no body sensation, lasts forever. Feelings will ebb and flow like waves. 🌊 The overwhelm can turn into clarity, the confusion into freedom—and your body has the wisdom to guide you through it all.

What emotions are coming up for you right now? Are you allowing space for them to move through your body, or are you pushing them away? Take a deep breath, and remind yourself: this too will pass. 🌿

10/09/2024

Feeling like you’re about to spiral? Take a deep breath—you’re not alone, and I’ve got you.

When triggers hit, it’s easy to feel trapped in the moment, like your body and mind are taking over. Here are a couple very simple and effective steps to help you find calm right now?

💨 Start with breath to slow down your body’s response.

🌱 Engage your senses to ground yourself in the here and now.

🤍 Name your emotions—because naming them helps calm the storm.

👐 Mark what’s going on in your body and how your emotions are showing up (Look up for more amazing info on this!)

💛 Self-soothing through pressure—try a hug or a weighted object.

🔄 Movement to release pent-up stress energy.

These aren’t just tips—they’re tools to remind yourself (and in turn your body) that even in overwhelming moments, you have the power to gently come back to safety.

Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about offering yourself compassion and allowing yourself space while slowly returning to a place of grounding. You’ve got this. 💕

Save this post for when you need grounding, and share it with someone who might need it today 🤍

10/08/2024

Here’s how trauma might be wreaking havoc on your body…

Trauma isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s something our bodies hold onto long after the moment has passed. This can lead to patterns of anxiety and perfectionism that feel impossible to break. 💔

It’s time to break the cycle. EMDR therapy and other healing techniques can help the body and brain (they are connected 🔁 ) process past trauma that’s been stuck, soothe an overactive nervous system, and restore balance. You don’t have to carry these heavy burdens forever. 💖

Ready to start your healing journey? Reach out today for a free 15 minute consult, find the link in my bio 💫✨

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10/05/2024

Unpopular opinion about change ... change is more than uncomfortable, sometimes (even when it’s good for us) it can downright suck.

I don’t think this gets acknowledged or talked about near enough these days!

Change is uncomfortable, even when it’s good for us. 😔 It’s natural to resist change because the familiar—no matter how painful—feels safer than the unknown. Our brains are wired for survival, and sometimes that can cause us to stay in stuck patterns that don’t serve us, just because they are familiar.

🔄 We often find ourselves repeating cycles of trauma—the unsafe familiar—because it’s what we know. Whether it’s a toxic relationship, overwhelming perfectionism, or living in constant anxiety, we gravitate toward what feels “normal,” even if it’s harming us. The unknown, and what may be better for us, feels scary because it challenges us to step into something new, something uncertain. And let’s be honest, uncertainty can be terrifying. 😟

But here’s the thing…with work, the growth you crave is on the other side of that fear. 💪 Stepping into change is uncomfortable, but with time and support, it becomes the very thing that frees you from the weight of your past (and is how you build new neural pathways and break patterns 🎉). Healing isn’t about suddenly feeling safe—it’s about learning to feel safe in places you’ve never known before, maybe in your own skin.

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of trauma or struggle, know this: you deserve a future that feels better than your past. 💖 It’s okay to fear change, but don’t let that fear keep you from moving forward.

If you’re on a healing journey (or know someone who is), follow me for more content on trauma, anxiety, and finding balance. Let’s conquer change together 💚

10/03/2024

✨ Ever feel like you’re running on empty, trying to be “perfect” just to keep everything from falling apart? 😓 You’re not alone.

Trauma-induced perfectionism can show up in sneaky, exhausting ways. Let’s break down 5 signs you might be struggling with this:

👉 Constant Fear of Failure
That pit in your stomach that tells you nothing you do is enough? It might be trauma talking, convincing you that failure isn’t an option. This need for control is really about avoiding vulnerability and the negative lens trauma has taught you to view things through.

👉 Overachievement as a Coping Mechanism
Pushing yourself beyond your limits, always taking on more, even when you’re burnt out 🔥—it feels safer than slowing down. Achieving becomes a distraction from the pain or trauma simmering underneath. 💼

👉 Inability to Rest or Relax
When rest feels wrong, and the guilt or anxiety creeps in during downtime, it’s perfectionism convincing you that your value is tied to productivity. Reminder: You are worthy no matter what you achieve today. 💖✨

👉 Harsh Inner Critic
You set impossible standards for yourself and that critical voice gets louder with every little mistake. This inner critic? It’s often a survival strategy learned from past trauma. 🧠

👉 Avoidance of Vulnerability
If you feel like you need to be flawless to avoid feeling “not good enough,” you’re not alone. But vulnerability is where real connection begins 💛 which I know is harder than it sounds (and it sounds pretty hard) but it’s also where growth change can happen.

✨ Give yourself permission to explore where these struggles come from. Healing is possible, and it starts with understanding that these patterns are a trauma response—not a reflection of your worth. 🌿

💌 Save this post to remind yourself: You’re not at fault for how you’ve learned to cope. Healing is always an option. 💫

10/02/2024

As a perfectionist, you get a 💩 ton of stuff accomplished. And you are left drained, exhausted 😩, depleted 🥱, and having to do it all again the next day.

Sound familiar? 🤔

Here are some tips you can start implementing today to find more balance ⚖️ in your life!

1️⃣ Take a breath 🌬️—literally stop while you’re reading this and take a long inhale and an even longer exhale. Do that 3-5 times. This literally helps to regulate your nervous system 🧠.

2️⃣ Take note of where your battery 🔋 is at right now. And no, I’m not talking about your phone battery 📱, but I see you 👀. Your physical/mental/emotional battery—where are you at this second overall? Are you running on fumes at 5%? Are you tapped out and shut down at -10%? Or are you feeling pretty steady at 80%?

3️⃣ After you know where your battery is at, what will help you right now in this moment? A stretch break 🧘‍♀️? A nice hot shower 🚿? A nourishing meal 🍲? A hug from a loved one 🤗?

4️⃣ Now, go do that thing. Take 5 minutes ⏱️ and do whatever it is that you need to help yourself recharge even just 5%.

5️⃣ Repeat this process as OFTEN as you can and you will start to repattern your neural pathways so it doesn’t always feel like you have to constantly be going and doing.

💡 REMINDER: You are allowed to need rest 😴 and time to reset and recharge. You deserve this and all that much more 💖.

Drop a 🙌 if you can relate or if you’ve tried these tips! ✨

12/26/2023

This week, we're diving deeper into trauma healing with a unique twist: Somatic Breathwork. 🌀 Join us on the Moving Out of Trauma Podcast as we interview Casey Riley on her unique approach to trauma recovery. We touch on the importance of community and how Resilience Training can help the body cope with anxiety and stress before it even happens. Don't miss it! Listen here: https://buff.ly/44TEcuP or find the link in my bio! .

12/22/2023

In this Moving out of Trauma episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Frances Star Grahm (she/her). Frances is a Qigong Instructor, Published Author, Vegan Chef, and Sound Healer. She has healed her five autoimmune diseases through energy, practice, and diet. She works with others to heal their trauma, health issues, and energetic body misalignments. In this episode, we discuss the transformative nature of Qigong - a practice accessible to all. Learn how it helps individuals note positive shifts in mind and body, especially after trauma.

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