Trauma lives in the body—not just in your memories or thoughts. You might feel calm intellectually, yet still jump at loud noises, struggle with connection, or feel chronically on edge or shut down. Polyvagal Theory helps explain why this happens and offers a roadmap to healing—one that starts with safety, not strategy. Developed by Dr. […]
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Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, offers a new way to understand how your nervous system responds to safety, threat, and connection. It explains why sometimes you feel calm and connected, while other times you shut down, lash out, or freeze—and how those reactions are biological, not personal failings. If you’ve ever wondered why
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Flight anxiety is a layered experience. For some, it’s the fear of turbulence. For others, it’s the loss of control, the confined space, or the sheer anticipation of takeoff. While anxiety may feel overwhelming in the air, there are many ways to reduce it and regain a sense of calm. The key is preparation, grounding,
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Unreciprocated feelings can consume your thoughts, your time, and your emotional energy. When someone doesn’t feel the same way—yet your mind keeps circling back to them—it’s more than just heartbreak. It becomes rumination, an obsessive loop of “what ifs,” imagined scenarios, and self-questioning. You don’t choose to feel this way—but you can choose how you
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Limerence is often mistaken for love—but they are fundamentally different experiences. Limerence is an intense, obsessive infatuation with someone, often rooted in fantasy, uncertainty, and emotional hunger. Love, on the other hand, is built on connection, reality, safety, and choice. If you’re caught in a cycle of longing, anxiety, or emotional highs and lows around
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Social media can be inspiring — but it can also quietly tear down your self-worth, especially when it comes to body image. With every scroll, you’re bombarded with filtered selfies, “what I eat in a day” videos, workout routines, and body transformation posts. Even when you know it’s curated, it can still feel like you’re
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