How to Let Go of the Past and Start Fresh in 2026

How to Let Go of the Past and Start Fresh in 2026

Letting go of the past isn’t about forcing closure—it’s about creating safety, support, and space for grief to be held. In this post, you’ll learn how unresolved experiences live in the body and how trauma-informed, somatic grief support can help you step into the new year with more ease and clarity.

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Recognizing and Managing Holiday Loneliness

Recognizing and Managing Holiday Loneliness

For many, the holidays can heighten feelings of loneliness, grief, and disconnection—particularly during the first Christmas without a loved one. This piece explores why holiday loneliness shows up, how it affects the nervous system, and offers somatic, trauma-informed support for navigating grief during the holidays with greater care and compassion.

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How to Manage Holiday Overwhelm and Stay Present

How to Manage Holiday Overwhelm and Stay Present

The holiday season can stir deep emotions—grief, pressure, old family patterns—even while the world expects celebration. This blog explores why holiday overwhelm is so common, how to notice your body’s early signals, and gentle grounding practices to stay present during the holidays. If it feels hard to hold everything alone, you’ll also find support options including grief coaching online and somatic grief healing.

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Breaking Free From Holiday Perfectionism: Choosing Gentleness in a Tender Season

Breaking Free From Holiday Perfectionism: Choosing Gentleness in a Tender Season

This blog explores how holiday perfectionism takes root—especially for those navigating grief, caregiving, and profound life transitions—and how it quietly intensifies stress during the holidays. You’ll learn how somatic grief healing, emotional boundaries, and trauma-informed coaching can help you soften expectations and create a season that honors your capacity. A gentler holiday is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

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5 Tips for Managing Stress Around Thanksgiving
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5 Tips for Managing Stress Around Thanksgiving

For anyone facing the holidays while carrying grief, overwhelm, or the weight of family expectations, Thanksgiving can feel especially tender. This post shares five somatic, trauma-informed tips to help regulate your nervous system, set compassionate boundaries, and prepare for emotional triggers. It’s an invitation to honor your pace and choose what feels nourishing this season.

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How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays: A Gentle Guide for Tender Hearts
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How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays: A Gentle Guide for Tender Hearts

Grief often intensifies during the holidays, especially when you’re facing the first Christmas without a loved one or moving through a tender season of change. This guide explores trauma-informed, body-based ways to honor your grief and stay grounded. You’ll also discover how online grief coaching and support circles can help you feel held through the months ahead.

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Coping With Seasonal Transitions: Mental Health Tips for Fall 🍂
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Coping With Seasonal Transitions: Mental Health Tips for Fall 🍂

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many of us feel subtle emotional shifts. If you’re navigating grief, seasonal transitions can bring tender feelings to the surface. This post offers gentle fall mental health tips, somatic practices, and community support to help you move through the season with ease and care.

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Holiday Grief and Emotional Health: 5 Somatic Practices for Stress Relief
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Holiday Grief and Emotional Health: 5 Somatic Practices for Stress Relief

The holidays can be joyful—but they can also stir up grief, stress, and overwhelm. In my latest post, I share 5 gentle, embodied ways to protect your emotional health: setting realistic expectations, practicing somatic self-care, maintaining boundaries, staying connected, and seeking support when needed. Explore practical tips to regulate your nervous system, honor your grief, and reconnect with yourself this season.

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