Tag: mental-health
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Where Shame Comes From and Why Alchemizing It Is Essential for Healing
“Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough.” —Dr. Brené Brown Shame doesn’t show up fully formed in adulthood.It takes root early—quietly, subtly, and often without anyone intending to cause harm. As children, we absorb emotional cues like sponges. We don’t have the tools to question, filter, or…
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When the Body Doesn’t Feel Safe: How energy, somatics, and self-worth are all connected
“The body always leads us home… if we can simply learn to listen.” —Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Have you ever set a goal—financial, personal, or creative—and felt excited… only to quickly feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’re not capable of following through? Maybe you freeze, avoid, spiral into overthinking, or fall back into familiar…