Every human carries a somatic signature—a unique pattern in the body that activates when survival states kick in, like fight, flight, or freeze. From a Polyvagal perspective, these responses are designed to keep us safe. They are not “flaws” but part of a sophisticated system meant to protect us. The challenge arises when these protective […]

Yesterday was supposed to be a “good day.” You went to bed early, hoping to wake up refreshed. But when the alarm went off, you still felt like you’d barely slept. You shuffled to the kitchen, clutching your coffee like it was a lifeline, but even after the first sip, the fog didn’t lift. By […]

For almost two decades, I worked as a paramedic. I saw what stress can do to people — and I felt it in my own body. Sirens at 2 a.m., heart pounding as we raced through empty streets, the smell of fuel and antiseptic in the back of the ambulance… and then the quiet moments […]

I used to be loud. Tough. The kind of person who could walk into any room and make sure you knew I was there. I didn’t show weakness—not even in the worst moments. I learned early that if you were strong enough, loud enough, untouchable enough, no one could hurt you. But underneath that armour […]