Embodied Psycho-Spiritual Therapy: Somatic healing and witchcraft
“Ancient goddess traditions understood what modern somatic therapies now affirm: that pleasure, embodiment, and connecting to the senses are gateways to healing and transcendence.” Dr. Denise Renye As i deepen into my personal practices of spirituality and somatic healing, I’m noticing more and more how i’m weaving them together. When i once kept the spools of thread very separate, i’m now appreciating how the tapestry is more enriched when all of me is present. In…
My Body My Choice
I’m not exactly sure when i became an activist for gender rights, but it was definitely in high school, if not earlier. I got my period earlier than the vast…
Rainbow Jar for Feelings
Recently, my kids and I were having a tough time and i was reminded me of co-regulation tol, the rainbow jar. I made it when my son was little many…
I Was That Mom
I was that mom recently, in the grocery story. You know the one, where her kids are out of control and you don’t want to make eye contact with anyone.…
Tips to Help Keep Your Relationship Resilient
Whether you are in a new stage of life with a newborn, or you’ve been with your partner for 10 years and you’re feeling a lull, or your family has…
Perfectly Imperfect in Every Way
This week, my son went skiing for the first time. He went twice this week alone. The first time was cross-country skiing with our family, and the second was downhill…
Being Kind to Myself
I spent some time updating my 28 Days of Self-Love Challenge Worksheet recently. In doing so, it gave me time to pause and reflect on what i do myself as…
The Family Road Trip Rite of Passage
I recently went on a road trip with my family. Growing up, i went on the same drive to Florida about twice a year, year in and year out. I…
Getting in the Holiday Spirit by Setting New Intentions
The holidays is an especially good time to start a mindful practice for yourself and/or your family. It can be hard to start new traditions, especially as we are adult…