Self Care SOS

Self Care SOS

You know those moments when everything feels like.. too much? When your nervous system is sending every possible alarm signal and your usual coping mechanisms have mysteriously stopped working? This is your emergency protocol; not another aspirational self-care list, but an actual, actionable roadmap for when you’re in the thick of it. Think of this…

The Polyvagal Theory Meets Real Life: Why Your Nervous System Doesn’t Care About Your To-Do List

The Polyvagal Theory Meets Real Life: Why Your Nervous System Doesn’t Care About Your To-Do List

You know that feeling when you have a perfectly organized day planned: color-coded calendar, optimized morning routine, strategic time blocks for deep work… yet somehow by 11 AM, you’re doom-scrolling in your pajamas, paralyzed by a mysterious sense of overwhelm? Welcome to the reality that your nervous system operates by completely different rules than your…

Young woman struggling with overwhelm

Mental Spring Cleaning: 5 Strategies for Clearing Mental Clutter

Let’s be real—while you’re swapping out those heavy winter throws for breezy linens and finally tackling that junk drawer situation, your mind deserves the same refresh energy. Because yes, cognitive clutter is absolutely a thing, and it’s probably affecting your vibe way more than that dusty bookshelf ever could. If you’ve been feeling that low-key…

How to Create Boundaries

How to Create Boundaries

Boundaries are the unseen lines that define our personal space, both mentally and emotionally. They are the guidelines we establish to protect our energy, ensuring that we are not excessively drained, taken advantage of, or overwhelmed by external forces.  This piece will go over how to create boundaries that are right for you and how…

Eating Disorder Recovery: Self Care Resources
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Eating Disorder Recovery: Self Care Resources

Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are complex mental health conditions characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Anorexia Nervosa: Characterized by restricted eating, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), anorexia has…