6 Ways Hyper Independence in Relationships Keeps You Disconnected
You call it "just how I am.”
But, doesn't it sometimes feel lonely in that carefully constructed fortress of self-reliance?
The Hidden Burnout of the Overfunctioning Trauma Response
From the outside, you seem capable.
But, inside? You might be quietly unraveling.
That’s not just burnout. That’s the overfunctioning trauma response, a nervous system stuck in overdrive, long after danger has passed.
Is It People Pleasing or Is It a Fawn Trauma Response?
We tend to talk about trauma responses in terms of fight, flight, orfreeze trauma response. But there’s a fourth one we don’t talk about nearly enough, fawn.
What Does Triggered Mean? Understanding Trauma Responses
"Triggered" has become one of those words that gets thrown around everywhere.
On Instagram captions, in group chats, even as a joke at the dinner table.
But if you’ve lived through trauma, emotional neglect, or a chronically unsafe upbringing, you know that being triggered is anything but funny.
What to Expect in a Trauma-Informed Yoga for Beginners Class
If the idea of yoga makes you feel excited and self-conscious, curious and overwhelmed, welcome! You’re not alone, so many people have a very similar experience.
Maybe you’ve never stepped on a mat because you weren’t sure your body, your anxiety, or your trauma history could actually feel safe in that space.
The Link Between Binge Eating and CPTSD
Understanding the intricate connection between binge eating and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is crucial in your journey toward healing and recovery
What is Trauma Informed Yoga?
Rather than focusing on perfect poses or performance, it centers choice, consent, and body awareness, creating a space where you’re invited to move at your own pace, stay connected to what feels safe, and rebuild trust in your body over time.
It’s not about “fixing” anything. It’s about offering your body the care, attunement, and autonomy it may not have had before.
The Cycle of Love Bombing, Breadcrumbing and Trauma Bonding
You know that kind of relationship that feels electric at first?
The one that sweeps you up, makes you feel chosen, alive, like maybe this time, finally, you’ve found something real?
But then, almost without warning, it shifts.
The warmth cools.
The attention fades.
And, you’re left holding the thread, trying to make sense of what just happened.
What I Thought Healing Would Be (Thanks, Maladaptive Perfectionism)
Let’s be real: maladaptive perfectionism is like that mother-in-law who shows up uninvited and starts reorganizing your kitchen.
At first, it seems helpful. Motivating, even. You tell yourself, “Well… she means well.”
But next thing you know, everything’s in a “better” place… and you can’t find a damn thing anymore.
5 Ways Yoga Has Supported My Healing
The practice of yoga has offered me so much over the years. It’s hard to imagine myself without the tools I've gained from this practice.
This is not to say that yoga is the magic solution to all of our individual and worldly problems. (I wish it were!)
How to Shut Your Brain Off, According to a Trauma Therapist
But instead of drifting into sleep, your thoughts pick up speed. Suddenly, you’re reviewing every awkward conversation you’ve ever had, planning tomorrow’s to-do list, worrying about things you can’t control, and now it’s 1:42 a.m. and your brain is still going.
Sound familiar?
The Long-Term Consequences of Binge Eating Disorder
Let me start with this… if you’re here, reading this, you’re probably not looking for a list of scary facts. You’ve already lived through enough of that, in your doctor’s office, in your own head, maybe even from the people who were supposed to care for you.
Perfectionism and Trauma: 5 Ways Perfectionism Is Getting in the Way of Healing (And What to Do Instead)
If you’ve been working through recovery, whether from trauma, an eating disorder, or years of feeling like you had to hold it all together, there’s a good chance you’ve bumped into perfectionism.
Binge Restrict Cycle: Types of Restriction in Binge Eating Recovery
When starting the *very* hard work of normalizing your relationship with food, being curious about how restriction is playing a role in your eating behaviors is one of the most helpful places to start.
Most people don’t equate restriction with all of the eating disorders, but the truth is that restriction is at the foundation of disordered eating, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and orthorexia (along with many other things!).
In the Dieter’s Rebellion Group for women struggling with food and body image, we take a hard look at cycles of behavior around food. And, for most people once they get curious about their own cycle, it’s relatively predictable. Restriction of some sort eventually leads to the “problem” behavior of binge eating.
Let’s flip things on their head for a moment. Let’s shift the lens of the problem off of bingeing. Let’s get curious about how restriction is contributing to your own cyclical behavior around food and your body.
How to Stop Binge Eating at Night
Binge eating at night is a challenge many people face.
This way of eating involves consuming a lot of food rapidly until you feel uncomfortable. Afterward, you may experience feelings of guilt and shame. It can become a cycle of behaviors that can feel hard to end or escape.
Signs of Safety to Look for in Trauma Recovery
There are moments in recovery from trauma and eating disorders that are easy to miss.
You might feel your shoulders drop after a hard conversation. Or find yourself breathing through a grocery store line instead of dissociating. Or realize you’re actually tasting your food.
Nervous System Regulation Isn’t Just About Being Calm
If you’ve been showing up for therapy, practicing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and still find yourself overwhelmed or disconnected, it’s easy to wonder if you’re missing something, or not doing something “right”.
Feeling Numb, Floaty, or Shut Down? It Might Be Dissociation
Ever felt like you’re floating through life, watching it all happen from the outside? That might be dissociation—and no, it's not as scary as it sounds
What Does Dissociation Feel Like? Why You Might Feel Unsafe in Your Body After Trauma
Feeling disconnected from your body is far more common than most people realize.
Research shows that nearly half of people with trauma histories experience significant dissociation - a protective process where your system pulls you away from overwhelming thoughts, emotions, or sensations.
The Grief of Emotional Neglect and Why It Still Hurts
You don’t remember a tragic event.
There was no funeral. No big goodbye.
You were clothed. Fed. Maybe even told you were loved.
And yet... there’s this ache.