Newsletter Not Separate: Why Reconnection to Nature is Essential for Health
Not Separate: Why Reconnection to Nature is Essential for Health When I trained with Indigenous elders, they never spoke of “nature” as something outside of themselves. There was no word for it. No distinction. Life was simply life. The forests, rivers, winds, and animals were not separate; they were home. They were part of the […]
From Retreat to Real Life: Bringing Emotional Strength Home
From Retreat to Real Life: Bringing Emotional Strength Home When men return from a retreat, they often talk about the deep sense of connection they experienced. That feeling of being seen, understood, and supported by a group of men is powerful—but what happens when they step back into their daily lives? The true measure of […]
What Small Skill Could Make a Big Difference in Your Life and Relationships?
Somatic Practices, Emotional Processing, Freeze Response, Somatic Skills, Mindfulness Part 2: Reconnecting with Ourselves: Learning and Integrating Somatic Skills Dissociation of the Freeze Response: Understanding Our Body’s Reaction [Read Part one here.] The Freeze Response Explained: When faced with trauma or significant stress, where we are unable to experience body and emotional responses or act […]