Eldest Daughter Syndrome: What It Is, What It Costs, and How to Finally Heal
The weight you carried was real. And you are allowed to put it down. By Abi Beri | Somatic Therapist, Dublin, Naas & Newbridge You were the responsible one. The one who noticed when things were falling apart and quietly started holding them together. The backup parent. The peacekeeper. The one who knew where everyone’s […]
The Weight of Being an Old Soul
Why you feel like a visitor in your own life — and what your nervous system needs By Abi Beri | Somatic Therapist, Dublin, Naas & Newbridge [Reading time: 10 minutes] Do you ever feel like you’re visiting this world rather than living in it? Like somewhere along the way, you missed the manual that […]
Somatic Healing Ireland: Why Your Body Needs to Be Held to Let Go
You’ve done the talking. You’ve had the insights. You understand — intellectually — what happened to you and why. So why does your body still feel like it’s bracing for impact? Why does your chest still tighten in certain conversations? Why do your shoulders still creep up towards your ears when you’re stressed? Why does […]
How the Body Remembers & How Somatic Therapy Helps You Move Forward
Have you ever experienced a sudden tightness in your chest, a knot in your stomach, or tension in your shoulders without knowing why? Our bodies are deeply connected to our emotions, storing memories of stress, overwhelm, and emotional experiences in ways that go beyond our conscious awareness. Many people focus solely on talking through their […]
The Wisdom of the Body: How Integrative Somatic Therapy Creates a Safe Space for the Body to Speak
Have you ever noticed how your body seems to react to emotional stress before your mind does? Perhaps your stomach tightens when you’re anxious, or your shoulders tense up when you’re worried. These are not just physical responses—they are your body’s way of communicating information that your conscious mind may not yet be aware of. […]
