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What to Do If You Feel Numb When You Tune Into Your Body

If you’ve ever tried to connect with your body and felt… nothing, you’re not broken. Disconnection is a common nervous system response, especially after chronic stress or trauma. These five gentle questions can help you begin rebuilding that connection, one moment at a time.

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8 Subtle Signs You're Healing Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It

Healing doesn’t always look like joy, motivation, or big emotional breakthroughs. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, sensitivity, or second-guessing your “no.” If you’ve been wondering whether your inner work is really working, here are 8 subtle, but powerful, signs that your nervous system is slowly finding safety.

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Why You Keep Dismissing Your Feelings & And How to Start Validating Them

Are you constantly second-guessing your emotions or telling yourself they’re “not a big deal”? This habit of self-invalidation often stems from trauma and can leave you feeling disconnected from your inner wisdom. Learn how to gently shift this pattern and begin honoring your emotions with curiosity and care.

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How to Feel Safe in Relationships When Vulnerability Feels Unsafe

If you've ever longed for connection but pulled away when things got close, you're not alone. Vulnerability can feel dangerous, especially if past experiences taught your nervous system that openness isn’t safe. This blog explores why we shut down in relationships and offers somatic tools to gently rebuild trust and emotional safety.

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Why Trauma Makes You Feel Numb & How to Gently Reconnect

If you’ve felt emotionally numb or disconnected from your body, you’re not alone. Trauma can cause the nervous system to shift into freeze or shutdown mode as a way to protect you. This blog explores why that happens, how to recognize the signs of emotional numbness, and gentle somatic tools to support your reconnection with self and sensation.

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