by Megan Hall | Oct 8, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Untangling Negative Beliefs: Why We Get Stuck (and How to Shift) We all carry beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. Some are helpful: “I can handle hard things.” Others quietly sabotage our confidence, relationships, or goals. These are negative...
by Megan Hall | Sep 8, 2025 | Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, Women
The Fawn Response Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no,” apologizing for things that aren’t your fault, or putting others’ comfort ahead of your own? These are classic signs of the fawn response, one of the ways our nervous...
by Megan Hall | Sep 8, 2025 | Trauma
Understanding Polyvagal Theory: How Your Nervous System Responds to Stress and Trauma If you’ve ever wondered why your body reacts so strongly to stress or why you sometimes feel shut down or disconnected, Polyvagal Theory offers a way to make sense of these...
by Megan Hall | Jul 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
Learn what self-compassion really means, why it matters for mental health, and how to start practicing it. Grounded in the research of Dr. Kristin Neff. What Is Self-Compassion? Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading researcher and author on the subject, defines self-compassion...
by Megan Hall | Jul 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
What Is Shame, Really? Shame is a deeply painful emotion that makes us feel flawed, inadequate, or unworthy. Unlike guilt, which says, “I did something bad,” shame says, “I am bad.” It’s not just a passing feeling. Shame gets stored in the body and mind. It can shape...
by Megan Hall | Jul 5, 2025 | Trauma
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, research-backed therapy that helps people process and move through painful memories. It’s most well-known for trauma treatment and PTSD, but it’s also helpful for other needs including anxiety,...
