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 | 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 | May 17, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
Embracing the Shadow: The Transformative Power of Shadow Work One of the most profound aspects of personal growth involves confronting and integrating the parts of ourselves that we’ve relegated to the shadows. This process is known as “shadow work,” a...
by Megan Hall | Feb 28, 2025 | Women
Hormonal Fluctuations and Their Impact on Women’s Sleep Hormonal fluctuations significantly influence women’s sleep patterns throughout various experiences and stages, including the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, and conditions like PCOS....
by Megan Hall | Feb 28, 2025 | Women
Understanding the Sacred Rhythm of Womanhood: A Reflection on Moon Time by Lucy Pearce In Lucy Pearce’s Moon Time: Harness the Ever-Changing Energy of Your Menstrual Cycle, she offers a deeply transformative perspective on menstruation. Far from seeing it as a...
