Why You’re Exhausted But Can’t Rest: The Sympathetic Trap

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By Abi Beri If this is you If you have ever collapsed onto the sofa at the end of a long day, genuinely exhausted, and then found that you couldn’t actually rest. That your mind was still going. That your body was still humming. That the thought of sitting still felt almost unbearable. If you’ve […]

What Is Somatic Healing?

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Why your body holds the key to healing — and how to work with it You’ve done the talking. The journaling. The meditation apps. The self-help books. You understand why you feel the way you do. You can trace it back to childhood, to that relationship, to the thing that happened. You’ve gained insight, developed […]

Why Your Body Says No When Your Mind Says Yes: Learning to Trust Your Body’s Wisdom

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Understanding the Disconnect Between Body and Mind Have you ever said yes to something and immediately felt your stomach drop? Agreed to plans and felt your chest tighten? Been with someone—perhaps in a relationship or just dating—and your mind is telling you all the logical reasons this is good, this person is good, you should […]