Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes, it’s about letting go of someone who is still alive, like a parent who, for your wellbeing, you can no longer be in contact with. This kind of grief is complex, often invisible, and rarely understood. It carries layers of loss, longing, and the challenge of navigating a world that assumes family is always safe.

If you’re facing this, you are not alone. In this blog, we explore what it means to grieve a living parent, why no-contact can be a necessary act of self-protection, and how to process this unique form of loss with care and compassion.

You know that feeling when your shoulders are practically living up by your ears, or your stomach is in knots for no apparent reason? Yeah, stress has a way of making itself at home in our bodies. So let’s slow down for a moment and talk about some of the ways stress shows up in the body - because once we recognise it, we can start to shift it.

Today, I’d love to introduce you to three somatic practices for nervous system flexibility: Resourcing, Pendulation, and Titration. These tools can help you to begin to reconnect with your body and build resilience over time.

Have you noticed how much we live in our heads? We’ve been taught to think our way out of problems, to believe our minds can solve everything. But when it comes to our healing - especially from trauma - this mind-only way of making sense of things can feel disconnected…

I notice a slowing in my breath, an expanding of my contracted chest and shoulders, and a release of tension I did not even know my body was holding - like a breath held in anticipation of something unknown.

Prompts for getting clear and present to who and where you are, what you want and what you need - for the rest of the coming year.

The experience of being human (and particularly being a human with shifting mental health), involves shifting energy, seasons and states. And, within these shifting states, we will not always feel embodied and connected to ourselves.

Have you ever been told that burnout is just a personal issue—a sign that you need to be more resilient, do more yoga, or meditate more? 

While these practices can be beneficial, they aren't cures for the broader issue at hand. 

Rest isn't just about sleep - it's about giving ourselves the space to recharge in ways that nurture our entire being. Let’s explore the different types of rest and how you can engage in each to nourish your entire being.

I have this knowing that it can be simpler…

Simpler than the agony of pouring energy into spaces that no longer nourish

This is a piece of the journaling puzzle that often gets missed. Learn how to start and sustain your own journal practice. One that you look forward to!