My journey is always evolving.
WHICH IS WHY I SHARE MY THOUGHTS AND LEARNINGS SO THEY MIGHT HELP YOU ON YOURS
Stress Is Contagious: The Ripple Effects of Leadership Burnout on Teams and Businesses
Burnout isn’t just a personal struggle—it’s a silent disruptor that can seep into every corner of a workplace. When a leader carries the weight of constant demands and mounting stress, it doesn’t just stay with them; it ripples outward, influencing the energy, morale,...
Top 10 Self-Care Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence
When life feels overwhelming, even the smallest acts of self-care can feel like climbing a mountain. For survivors of sexual violence, self-care is not an indulgence—it’s a vital part of reclaiming your life and finding moments of peace amidst the chaos. Find ways of...
The Hidden Weight of Leadership: How Unacknowledged Stress and Trauma Affect You and Your Team
Trauma is the root cause of prolific absenteeism, long-term sickness, declining productivity, and burnout in the UK workplace. According to Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey data, “Productivity has been dropping steadily since 2014, with businesses losing over a...
Designing Your Wheel of Life: A Positive Step Towards Balance and Growth
Life is a delicate balance of many parts, and sometimes it helps to step back and look at the bigger picture. The Wheel of Life is a simple, powerful tool to bring awareness to where you are now and where you'd like to be. It’s a chance to reflect, refocus, and take...
When Self-Help Messaging Hurts More Than It Helps
Social media is packed with bite-sized advice, often presented as life-changing truths. While some of it can inspire and empower, other messages can unintentionally cause harm when taken too literally. One persistent myth is the idea that “you can’t find love until...
Reparenting Your Inner Child
Healing from trauma often requires more than processing memories or managing symptoms. It calls for something deeper—reparenting the inner child who endured the pain. Whether you were hurt as a child or as an adult, the wounded parts inside you carry that...
Reframing Night Terrors and Flashbacks
Night terrors and flashbacks are the brain’s way of processing pain, even if they often arrive with sudden waves of fear and confusion. For many, these experiences can feel isolating, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the memories that surface. Today, we’re going...
Reconnecting with Your Body
After experiencing trauma, the relationship between mind and body can feel fragmented, distant, and even hostile. You might find yourself disconnected from your body as a way to cope with what has been endured. This separation can feel safer, as being in your body...
Kindness in Chaos: Understanding Your Stress Response and Finding Calm
When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to respond in the calm, measured way you might want to. For many survivors, feeling constantly on edge or completely drained is a daily battle. This is because when your brain’s alarm system—the amygdala—is stuck in fight,...
Intentional Support Pillars: Building Your Village of Healing and Care
As you navigate your healing, the idea of seeking support can feel both comforting and uncertain. You might be wondering who you can turn to, or how much you should ask of the people in your life. It’s important to remember that no single person is meant to meet all...