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Say "No" This Year: what Dr. Gabor Maté teaches us about the cost of not saying no — and how to reclaim our edges
Say "No" This Year: what Dr. Gabor Maté teaches us about the cost of not saying no — and how to reclaim our edges

Ali Astrid Moto
3 days ago4 min read
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Your Nervous System Needs This Holiday Reset
As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel a familiar blend of anticipation, tenderness, overwhelm, and pressure. We decorate our homes, prepare meals, gather with loved ones, and do our best to keep up with traditions. Yet beneath the surface, another part of us speaks—a quieter, more vulnerable voice asking for grounding, comfort, and connection. We often spend so much energy caring for our physical health—sleep, food, movement, routine—but our emotional health deser

Ali Astrid Moto
Nov 284 min read
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Top Benefits of Trauma Therapy Techniques
When life feels heavy and the past shadows your present, it’s easy to feel stuck. I’ve been there too—wondering if healing is even possible. But here’s the truth: healing is not only possible, it’s transformative. Trauma healing opens doors to a life filled with peace, connection, and strength. Today, I want to share with you the top benefits of trauma healing and how it can gently guide you toward reclaiming your joy and resilience.

Ali Astrid Moto
Sep 304 min read
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How the Gut Talks to the Brain: A Holistic Path to Mental and Digestive Health
Are you ready to learn more about how to trust your gut and reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom? When we think of mental health, we often picture the brain. But what if one of the most powerful regulators of your emotional well-being isn’t just in your head? It’s in your belly.

Ali Astrid Moto
May 266 min read
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Dopamine, Addiction & the Art of Staying Balanced in an Overstimulated World
We live in a world of instant gratification—scrolling, swiping, streaming, shopping—all available at the tap of a finger. And while modern life brings convenience and connection, it also floods our brains with one powerful chemical: dopamine. So What Can We Do? The answer isn’t to avoid all pleasure (we're human, not monks). It’s about balance, awareness, and choosing discomfort on purpose to reclaim our peace and presence. Here are five takeaways by Dopamine Nation to stay o

Ali Astrid Moto
May 63 min read
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Embracing Wellness in 2025 - Here are some of the Best Practices for a Mindful New Year
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on intentions that nurture both our mental and physical health.

Ali Astrid Moto
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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How to Stay Regulated and Enjoy the Holidays: powerful tools to help us stay grounded, connected, and resilient, even during the holiday hustle.
How to Stay Regulated and Enjoy the Holidays: powerful tools to help us stay grounded, connected, and resilient, even during the holiday

Ali Astrid Moto
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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The Impact of Trauma on the Body: A "Pressure Cooker" Analogy
Peter Levine, a renowned expert on trauma and the nervous system, emphasizes that trauma is not just stored in the mind—it lives in the body

Ali Astrid Moto
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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The Window of Tolerance: Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Regulation
When we talk about trauma and its effects on the body, one concept that often comes up is the Window of Tolerance. This term, coined by Dr.

Ali Astrid Moto
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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The Power of Emotions and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding, Expressing, and Cultivating Our Emotional Self
Emotions are a fundamental part of being human, and emotional intelligence is the key to managing them effectively

Ali Astrid Moto
Sep 11, 20244 min read
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Shame is Your Body's Way of Responding When You Feel Overwhelmed
Shame is Your Body's Way of Responding When You Feel Overwhelmed

Ali Astrid Moto
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Grasping the Essence of a Resilient Nervous System
The foundation of our well-being and adaptability in a dynamic world rests upon the resilience of our nervous system. It is the...

Ali Astrid Moto
Feb 19, 20247 min read
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Nourishing the Mind: Exploring the Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Lisa Goehler's "Food for Thought"
In the realm of health and wellness, we often focus on isolated aspects of our well-being – diet, exercise, and mental health. However,...

Ali Astrid Moto
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Best Practices for Nervous System Regulation
Best nervous system regulating practices you can do everyday

Ali Astrid Moto
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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WELCOME! I'm so glad you've chosen to hear my story and get to know me a little better.
"All Great Journey's Are Seeds, Ready to Bloom" - Ali Moto I've been writing things down my whole life. Here are some of my thoughts,...

Ali Astrid Moto
Sep 16, 20234 min read
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Unraveling the Intricacies of Nervous System Regulation: A Journey into Balance
The nervous system, a complex network of cells and fibers, serves as the communication highway of the body, transmitting signals and ...

Ali Astrid Moto
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Resetting Our Nervous System
This is a discussion from Dr. Peter Levine and the National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, and my input. Dr....

Ali Astrid Moto
Feb 5, 20234 min read
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Our Brain and Our Experiences: they are interconnected
The mind is created within the interaction of internal neurophysiology's processes and interpersonal experiences." - Dr. Daniel J. Siegel...

Ali Astrid Moto
Jan 27, 20235 min read
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The Learning Brain & the Survival Brain: we are not our experiences
We are not what we have gone through, we are a human being feeling dysregulated or regulated. Meaning we are going througn the world...

Ali Astrid Moto
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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