Holiday Grief and Emotional Health: 5 Somatic Practices for Stress Relief
Navigating Milestones & Anniversaries Dawn Geoppinger Navigating Milestones & Anniversaries Dawn Geoppinger

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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Returning to Where I Was Born
The Journey Dawn Geoppinger The Journey Dawn Geoppinger

Returning to Where I Was Born

For years, Lakeside, Arizona was just a mystery in my baby book—a birthplace I couldn’t remember and had never returned to. After my dad passed away, I felt called to go back for my 46th birthday. What I found wasn’t just the hospital where my story began, but a deeper connection to my sister, my parents’ choices, and a piece of myself I hadn’t known was missing.

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