There’s no one “right” way to respond to trauma.Your response is normal for you—whether it’s emotional, physical, or behavioural. Trauma can affect us all differently, and symptoms may show up in many ways, whether the event was big or small.Most …
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Book Review
So lovely to receive messages like this from people who have been impacted by the book. Thank you for taking the time to share with me Leigh. Love, Jen
What We Imagine Growth To Be
Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking that once you’ve “healed enough,” life will be perfect?You’ll have the perfect job aligned with your purpose, the perfect relationship, the sun will shine daily, and strangers will hand you money …
Tools for Grounding
Having a go-to grounding list can be incredibly helpful when we’re feeling overwhelmed—especially if we have a trauma history. When we’re triggered, our sympathetic nervous system kicks in—hello, fight-or-flight. In those moments, we need simple, accessible ways to soothe ourselves …
How to Stop the Little Self-Betrayals
We’ve all had moments where we’ve let ourselves down. Times when we silenced our inner knowing, went against our values, or ignored what our body was trying to tell us. What often follows is self-judgment. But underneath that judgment is …
How Does Healing The Past Help in the Present?
The past affects the present in many ways. It might be how you expect your partner to take out the garbage or how you expect to be responded to when you ask for help. There are lots of reasons that …
Ask Yourself, Does This Belong To Me
Sending love to your ancestors and you. May you feel the gifts of your ancestors. Love, Jen
Holistic Health & YOUR Healing Journey
On your healing journey, you will feel drawn to different modalities and areas of focus at various times. Trust that. Trust that your inner wisdom will guide you in the right direction. With you on your healing journey Love, Jen
Relational Safety
If you’ve ever felt unsafe in a relationship, you’ll know how important this is… Safety isn’t just a bonus—it’s the essential foundation for connection. Without feeling physically, emotionally, and psychologically secure, nothing else can truly flourish. Have you experienced relationships …