The Somatic & Transpersonal Blog
Writing on the body, the nervous system, trauma healing, spiritual growth, and the path of becoming whole.
This is where I write about the intersection of somatic and transpersonal work — the body, nervous system, mind, spirit, and the deeper process of becoming more fully ourselves.
I explore what healing can actually look like: what happens in a session, how trauma and stress can show up in the body, why healing isn't linear, and how we can develop a more compassionate relationship with our inner experience.
Drawing from Somatic Experiencing®, Transpersonal Psychology, mindfulness, and body-based practices, I share what I’ve learned through more than 17 years of integrative work — what has surprised me, challenged me, changed me, and what I wish someone had told me when I first began this path.
Some weeks, I’ll write about the nervous system or trauma healing. Other weeks, we might explore spirituality, psychedelics, embodiment, relationships, or the questions that arise as we learn to live with greater awareness and wholeness.
New posts every week.
When Meditation Feels Like Torture
Have you ever looked at a Buddha statue and thought, “Wow, he looks so peaceful. I want that”? That’s exactly what happened to me. Meditation felt like torture instead. Here’s what I learned about why stillness can feel unbearable, and what it actually means about your nervous system.
Why Trauma Lives in the Body
One of the things I've learned through my own healing is that trauma isn't only something we remember with our minds — it can live in the body long after the mind has moved on. Here's what that means, and how somatic work gently helps.
What Is a Nervous System Resource? (And Why You Need More Than One)
A nervous system resource is anything — a memory, a place, a person, a sensation — that helps your body feel safer and steadier. Here's how to find the ones that work for you.