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The Impact of Over-commitment on Our Immune and Nervous Systems. Taking on too many responsibilities at once is a common experience for many people. Whether it’s juggling work, family, social obligations, or personal goals, over-commitment can feel like a badge of honor. Yet, this habit can have serious consequences for our health, especially affecting the immune and nervous systems.

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

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.

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

We often think of transformation as a long, winding journey, but sometimes, just one person can change your life.

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.

Shame is Your Body's Way of Responding When You Feel Overwhelmed

How trauma affects our eighth sense, our interception.

The nervous system, a complex network of cells and fibers, serves as the communication highway of the body, transmitting signals and ...

This is a discussion from Dr. Peter Levine and the National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, and my input. Dr....

Such a legit question. I get this question all the time. One, because EMDR sounds weird and also because no one can remember what the...

- Unless we can measure something, science won't concede it exists, which is why science refuses to deal with such "nonthings" as the...

Whether you celebrate Holidays or not, they can affect us in ways that we perhaps are unaware of. These triggering situations can make it...

Watch an example of a session: with Dr. Alexa Altman HERE Disregulating experiences can derail your life unless you have a way to...

"The science of safety - the science of feeling safe enough to fall in love with life and take risks of living." - Deb Dana Polyvagal...

I was thinking about vulnerability the other day and how from a brain based perspective, it is our greatest strength. Then I had an ah-ha...