top of page
Search


What's Your Anger Style? A Quiz to Discover Your Responses
Anger is a complex and often misunderstood emotion that can reveal our deepest vulnerabilities. Recognizing and understanding how we express anger is essential for personal growth and emotional health. Many people respond to anger in different ways, typically categorized as fight, flight, freeze, or appease. By identifying your anger style, you can implement effective strategies, such as somatic and yoga therapies, to help manage your emotions and foster healthier interaction

Sarah Bustamante
May 3, 20255 min read


A Spring of Contrasts: Navigating Grief Amidst New Life
Spring has always been a season of renewal and hope for me, but a few years back, it felt like a slap in the face. During that time, I...

Sarah Bustamante
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Grief and the Unspoken: Why Your Pain Challenges Others
Grief is a complex and isolating journey, often met with discomfort from those around us. This discomfort arises as our pain confronts...

Sarah Bustamante
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Why Happiness Can't Be Your Default, But There Is an Upside
Happiness cannot be the default mode for humans due to our brain’s wiring for survival, which emphasizes negativity.

Sarah Bustamante
Apr 2, 20255 min read


Transforming Anger: From Fire to Fuel
Anger is a powerful emotion that can be overwhelming, whether expressed explosively or suppressed. By distinguishing between "reactions"...

Sarah Bustamante
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Are You Healing Or Giving Your Power Away?
In the journey of healing, it's crucial to ask ourselves: Are we empowering our healing process or inadvertently giving our power away?

Sarah Bustamante
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Getting to Know Your Greatest Tool for Healing: Your Body
Your body is your greatest tool for healing from trauma, as it holds the key to understanding and processing your experiences.

Sarah Bustamante
Jan 27, 20253 min read


Is Your Spiritual Community Really Safe?
Unsafe spiritual communities that lack a trauma-informed approach can significantly hinder your healing and spiritual progress.

Sarah Bustamante
Jan 24, 20257 min read


The Pitfalls of Love and Light
The phrase "love and light," while uplifting, can sometimes lead to spiritual bypassing, where we avoid confronting painful emotions.

Sarah Bustamante
Jan 15, 20253 min read


When Talking's Not Enough: The Importance of Somatic Practices in Healing the Nervous System
In this article, explore the limitations of cognitive approaches to healing and emphasize the importance of somatic practices.

Sarah Bustamante
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Embracing Healing: A New Approach to New Year Resolutions
As we enter the New Year, let’s shift our focus from superficial resolutions to meaningful healing by engaging with our nervous system and..

Sarah Bustamante
Jan 10, 20252 min read
bottom of page


