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Articles, discussions, and resources to help support different areas of personal wellbeing and our relationship with the nervous system through a highly sensitive lens.
A Blimp from the Blue: Using The Kishōtenketsu Story Structure as an Antidote to the Hero’s Journey (with Kendra Patterson)
The hero’s journey underpins a lot of storytelling. But is it all we have? No. Kishōtenketsu is the antidote to its toxicity.
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Creative Ways To Start and Maintain a Journal Practice (With Mandy Thompson)
Many people describe their journaling practice as a keystone ritual in life. But what’s the point of it? Is it worth it? What are the…
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12. Creating Community (Anchored Book Club)
We are at the end of our exploration of Anchored by Deb Dana. Creating community is an appropriate place to finish. The autonomic nervous system…
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11. Caring For The Nervous System (Anchored Book Club)
In Chapter 11 of Anchored, Deb Dana provides tools to practice caring for the nervous system. She introduces a three-step process—Tune in, Take in, Tend…
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10. Self-Transcendent Experiences (Anchored Book Club)
In chapter ten of Anchored, Deb Dana considers sources of transcendence and the impact of those experiences on our autonomic nervous system. While it sounds…
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9. Re-Storying (Anchored Book Club)
In the ninth chapter of Anchored, Deb Dana contemplates the connection between our nervous system and the stories we embody. Re-storying brings awareness and understanding…
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8. Reshaping The Autonomic Nervous System (Anchored Book Club)
In Anchored, Deb Dana talks about “reshaping” the landscapes of our autonomic nervous system. Her explorations are full of hope and creativity as she encourages…
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How Creative Practices Can Help You Explore Your Highly Sensitive Nervous System
So, you’ve figured out you’re a highly sensitive person…what do you do next? If you’re looking for a foothold as you explore and reshape life…
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What is a Gentle Rebel?
Gentleness is an act of rebellion in a hostile world. But what does it mean to be a “gentle rebel”?
Read MoreStuck Not Broken – An Introduction to Polyvagal Theory (With Justin Sunseri)
Justin Sunseri is a Polyvagal-obsessed trauma recovery therapist & coach. He produces Stuck Not Broken, which is the first podcast built from the ground up…
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