Every January, millions of people set resolutions. By February, most of us have naturally drifted away from them. But what if the problem isn’t willpower—it’s that we’re asking our nervous systems to do something they’re not ready for?
As the year winds down, our bodies often sense the turning of the season before our minds do. There is a natural pull to pause, to look back, to take inventory of what was gained and what was lost. Endings can stir up grief, gratitude, and everything in between, sometimes all in the same breath.
Whether your holidays are filled with laughter, tension, or both — your nervous system will have opinions. Ah, the holidays—when our nervous systems can time travel back to childhood in an instant. You know the feeling: one familiar comment and suddenly you're 12 again, except now you're the adult in the room.
Have you ever felt like your body just won’t shift—revved up and restless no matter how much you try to slow down, or so heavy and foggy that even simple tasks feel impossible? Sometimes, our nervous system gears get stuck. And when they do, it’s information—not failure.
As September ushers in a new season, it feels like the right time to return to the foundations of nervous system healing. Whether you’re new to this work or have been exploring it for a while, there’s value in revisiting the basics with fresh eyes and a curious body. This month, we’re taking a simple (but not simplistic) look at regulation, Polyvagal Theory, and co-regulation—the scaffolding of the work we do together.
Welcome! This month, I've been reflecting on how easy it is to miss the ways we're healing—especially when those changes don't feel big or dramatic. I want to honor something that doesn't always get the spotlight: the quiet, everyday signs that healing is happening. Unlike...