The People-Pleaser’s Guide to Setting Boundaries That Stick
People-pleasing keeps you stuck in cycles of exhaustion and resentment. This guide breaks down what a people-pleaser is, why boundaries are hard, and practical examples for setting boundaries that actually stick.
Shame vs Guilt: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters
Shame attacks who you are; guilt challenges what you did. This guide breaks down shame vs. guilt with everyday examples, explains why the distinction matters for your mental health, and offers four practical steps to shift out of self-blame: name it, use guilt as a teacher, call out shame’s lies, and practice self-compassion. Start here to grow without dragging yourself through the mud.
What Is Yoga? Everything You Need to Know About This Mind-Body Therapy
Yoga is more than stretching. It blends breath, gentle movement and focused attention to retrain the nervous system. This trauma-informed guide explains how yoga eases anxiety and depression, supports trauma healing, and can be practiced in a way that honors your values. Learn the key terms, real mental and physical benefits, and simple starting tips that make calm feel reachable.
Why You Keep Attracting the Same Relationship Patterns (and How to Break Free)
Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same type of partner, even when you know it won’t end well? It’s not because you’re broken—it’s because your nervous system, past trauma, and hidden beliefs are running the show. In this post, I’ll break down the real reasons you repeat relationship patterns and share practical ways to finally break free.
How to Regulate Your Emotions: 5 Things to Do Before You Blow Up at Someone
We all have those moments when our patience runs thin and we feel seconds away from snapping. The truth is, losing it in the heat of the moment usually creates more regret than relief. Emotional regulation is the skill that helps you pause, breathe, and choose how you want to respond instead of reacting on autopilot. In this post, you’ll learn five practical tools you can use before you blow up at someone so you can stay calm, protect your peace, and handle tough moments with confidence.
5 Signs You’re Not “Just Tired,” You’re Actually Burnt Out (And How to Start Recovering)
Ever feel like you’ve been running on fumes but still pushing through because “that’s just life”? You might tell yourself you’re fine, that you just need more sleep, another coffee, or a weekend off. But here’s the thing: if you’ve been dragging yourself through the days and nothing really helps, you might not just be tired. You might be burnt out.
7 Signs You Grew Up with Emotionally Immature Parents (And How to Start Healing)
Ever find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking every little thing, or waiting for someone to validate your feelings like you’re on an emotional game show?
If you nodded even a little, there's a chance your inner child is still waiting for the love, safety, or guidance they didn’t consistently get growing up, especially if you had emotionally immature parents.
Now before you go spiraling into a shame storm or calling your mama, take a breath. This isn’t about blame; it’s about awareness. Healing from emotionally immature parents is possible, and no, it doesn’t require cutting everyone off and becoming a monk (unless that’s your vibe).
It starts with understanding how their emotional limitations shaped you, and how you can lovingly choose something different.
Let’s break down 7 signs you might’ve been raised by parents who couldn’t fully show up emotionally, and what you can start doing to reclaim your power.
What is a Sound Bath? Everything You Need to Know About This Healing Practice
You might have heard about sound baths and immediately thought of spiritual rituals, crystals, or something “woo-woo.” But don’t write them off just yet.
At its core, a sound bath is a deeply relaxing, immersive experience where you’re “bathed” in the vibrations of sound, often created using instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, or tuning forks.
It’s less about religion or mysticism and more about resonance, rhythm, and the nervous system. The goal is simple: to help your body shift from high alert into deep relaxation.
This is especially important for anyone who struggles with chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout and for women who carry the emotional and mental weight of everyone around them.
What Is Sex Therapy? 4 Myths You Should Ignore
If you think sex therapy is just about spicing things up in the bedroom or learning how to “do it better,” then I’ve got news for you: that advice is steering you in the wrong direction. In today’s post, I’m going to show you the TRUTH about sex therapy. Not only will I break down four common sex therapy myths that just need to be retired already, but I’ll also help you understand what sex therapy really is and how it can support your emotional, mental, and relational wellness not just your sex life.
What Is Generational Trauma? Your Essential Guide to Breaking the Cycle
Pull up a chair and get comfortable, because we're about to talk about something that might hit close to home: generational trauma. In this guide, you'll learn what generational trauma really is (and isn’t), how it can silently shape your life, the symptoms to watch for, and most importantly how to start healing.
Breathe, Sis: 10 Low-Key Ways to Tame Daily Anxiety Without Losing It
Every day feels like a race against the clock. You’re answering emails, remembering everyone’s birthdays, solving everyone’s problems, and trying not to scream in the Trader Joe’s parking lot.
Meanwhile, your brain? It's doing cartwheels at 2 a.m., replaying every awkward conversation you’ve ever had and reminding you of your to-do list from 2019.
If anxiety feels like your unwanted sidekick, you’re not alone. So many women are walking around in a constant state of “I’m fine” while secretly feeling like they’re drowning.
But here’s the truth: managing anxiety doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. Sometimes it’s the tiny daily shifts that make the biggest difference.
Finally, a Faster Way to Heal: Why Accelerated Resolution Therapy Might Be Your Secret Weapon
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a short-term, evidence-based therapy that helps you shift painful memories without reliving them. It works by using eye movements and visualization techniques to help your brain file memories where they belong so they stop hijacking your peace.
In simpler terms, it helps your brain finally finish the job of processing trauma or stress without you having to spill every detail.
And the best part? Many people feel real relief in just 1 to 5 sessions.
Why Holistic Therapy? Because Healing Is More Than Just Talking
You’ve tried to hold it all together, handling the pressure, the expectations, the constant swirl of thoughts that won’t let you rest. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before, but something still felt…incomplete. Like, there was more going on beneath the surface that wasn’t being touched.
That’s where holistic therapy comes in.