The Summary - If you've felt like your emotions have been all over the place, the planets have been too. Maybe you just need to cry and/or take a nap? Included are a mailing list bonus if you need support and an invitation to join a conversation around The Body Keeps The Score.

Hey Reader,

Into the thick of it!

When the kids were little we used to watch the Backyardigans. It was one of our favorite shows and they had an episode where they were venturing out into the forest - You can watch the main song here if you feel so inclined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPnN89h-eYk​

And Boy if this isn't how the last couple of weeks have been feeling.

If you feel like your emotions have been up and down lately - you aren't alone. Read more on Substack.​

Here's the Highlights of my Substack post - plus a mailing list bonus:

Let it go (The Practical Content)

I don't know why but I know that me and my clients tend to hold on to these emotions when they come. It might be due to our conditioning, or maybe we feel like we don't have the time to sit down and process so we can feel the feelings, but eventually it doesn't matter they'll hit us.

I cried for a good hour straight. The ugly kind. The blubbering, snotting, sharing my most unsaid thoughts kind of crying. Afterward, I felt better, like something had kicked over in my brain finally. I'm lucky to have someone close to me that allows me the space to feel with out judgement or the need to fix it, both of which can create barriers to wanting or to being able to share your crying and tears.

So, I invite you to...

JUST CRY.

Find some space if you need it. Say the hard things outloud or in a journal, and just release it - allow yourself to cry with out judgement, without feeling like you have to fix it. Just feel the feeling, and let it exist for as long as it needs to. (I promise if you allow it to flow it doesn't last as long as you think.)

Take a good nap.

Your body no matter the context has to be the one thing you take care of every day. When our body is telling us that something is wrong - a long walk, a good cry, a long hug, or a good nap can all help our body re-set and get back to baseline. Holding on to heightened emotions for long periods of time takes a toll on our bodies. And we don't get a replacement body. Today, honor the way that your body shares so much with you on this journey.

I invite you to join me and Alicia Powers as we discuss "The Body Keeps the Score" Part 2 to talk about Trauma in the body.

Visit the link to register: https://luma.com/urg1shei?tk=sUdQy4​

That's it for now.

Focusing on Advocacy through connection and coming to you with Love,

Steph