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OCD? No More.
For years, I managed high-functioning anxiety — until I couldn’t anymore. Severe anxiety, depression, and insomnia took hold, and soon, OCD joined the mix. At its worst, compulsions ruled my days, driven by fear and a constant sense of danger.
Today, I’m free from OCD. I share my story to remind you that healing is possible. With the right support, you can find your way back to peace — one step at a time.
The Self Care Model You Didn’t Know You Needed… - by Sherry Lachine with BroadMind - Strategies For Mental Health.
In this Blog I share Self Care Stack by Sherry Lachine with BroadMind - Strategies For Mental Health. Sherry and I share the importance of real self-care— not just the monthly massage, weekly bubble bath, or a weekend get-away but rather the foundational care that incorporates the body, the nervous system, and our emotions.
The Weight We Carry: How Intergenerational Trauma Fuels Anxiety
Inter-generational trauma can shape our emotions and anxieties in ways we don’t always recognize. The struggles we carry may not have started with us—they may be echoes of the past, passed down through generations. Understanding this can bring clarity and relief, offering a path toward healing not just for ourselves, but for future generations. In this blog, I explore the impact of inter-generational trauma on anxiety and how we can begin to release what no longer belongs to us.
The Power Of Rest, Digest and Repair In Healing Anxiety and Stress.
Rest, digestion, and repair aren’t just physical—they’re essential for emotional and mental well-being, as well as deep connection.
Chronic stress can wear you down, but your nervous system is designed to heal. Learn how to support it.
Are You Still Lying Awake? When Anxiety Leads to Insomnia.
I’ve been there. I’ve experienced severe insomnia, but I found my way through it. In this blog, I’ll share insights from my journey, what I’ve learned about the nervous system, and tips that can help you, too.
Breathe Your Way To Balance
There is a powerful connection between the breath and the nervous system. While breathing is an automatic function of the body, we can bring conscious awareness to it. What does “conscious” mean? Simply that we are aware of our breath and intentionally focused on it. By doing so, we can control the breath. The breath itself can be a practice—an anchor that grounds us into the body and helps us find calm when our nervous system is alarmed.
Why is Stress not “Just Stress?”
For years, I attributed my physical tension, urgency, and exhaustion to the demanding life of a nurse, not realizing these were signs of anxiety and a nervous system stuck in survival mode. Through my own healing journey, I discovered the transformative power of understanding and nurturing the nervous system—a journey that now shapes my work as a Nurse Psychotherapist and Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner. This journey has shown me that stress is often the body's way of signaling deeper needs and past hurts, waiting to be acknowledged. Healing begins when we shift from dismissing these signals to learning from them."
"Understanding Suicidal Thoughts: Leading with Compassion"
"Explore compassionate insights into understanding suicidal thoughts. Learn how depression, emotional pain, and the nervous system's alarm response contribute to these thoughts, and discover the importance of empathy and support in addressing them."
Why Are We So Afraid to Face Negative Emotions? Exploring Shadow Work and Self-Compassion
Explore why we fear negative emotions, the role of shadow work in healing, and how self-compassion can transform inner pain into emotional freedom.
My story with anxiety - what the…. freeze??
"Discover my personal journey with anxiety and the freeze response. Learn how unresolved stress impacts your nervous system and explore effective tools for healing and self-regulation."
How I Discovered The Power of Nurturing The Nervous System In Healing Anxiety (Part 1)
I thought I had it all figured out. I was meditating daily, practicing mindfulness, and reading spiritual teachers like Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra. I believed in the mind-body connection and had adopted a spiritual perspective of love and oneness — a far cry from the religion I was raised with. And I was a Nurse. How could I possibly have been heading for a nervous system breakdown?
How I Discovered The Power Of Nurturing The Nervous System In Healing Anxiety (Part 2).
When the body calms down, the mind follows. This brings clarity to begin deeper healing. In my own journey with anxiety, it was the recognition that my nervous system needed soothing first that allowed me to unlock the deeper layers of my emotional pain and stress.
Unlock the Power of EFT Tapping: A Tool for Healing and Emotional Freedom
Learn how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping) can calm the nervous system, address trauma, and provide emotional freedom. Discover the science behind EFT and how it works with your body and mind.
EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) – How To Use It As A Self-Help Tool
"Discover how to use EFT Tapping as a powerful self-help tool to manage emotions and calm your nervous system. Learn the tapping points and techniques for emotional resilience."
And - you don't have to worry about what to say - leave that to an EFT Professional or Therapist. Simply tap, feel and breathe!
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: Healing the Wounds of the Past
Learn about intergenerational trauma, how it’s passed down through generations, and how acknowledging these wounds can lead to deep healing.