22/05/2026
Stressful experiences change the expression of genes related to stress, metabolism and neuroplasticity.
We need to understand that there are flow-on effects of trauma, and we need to take the whole family into account when we're looking at treatments and strategies.
https://youtu.be/HAIKRsYYRFY
15/05/2026
We just grow up surrounded by unhealthy family patterns, so we don't even see them.
What are those patterns that you see repeating that aren't helping you?
You may not be able to change how your family behaves, but you do get to choose how you respond.
https://youtu.be/1UBKeIWBGaA
08/05/2026
Our parents' words were coming out of our mouths, and we were horrified.
Something had to change. So we awkwardly learned a new way to communicate.
We learned that conflict arises not from our needs, but from the way that we're trying to meet those needs.
https://youtu.be/sC9nWc8R8go
01/05/2026
Grounding brings our awareness into the present moment and brings you back to yourself.
It’s not just about standing outside. Grounding can be mental, sensory, or physical.
Build a repertoire of techniques that feel good and work for you.
https://youtu.be/k9X0unIpxR0
24/04/2026
You are not broken and you are not a project that needs fixing.
It's not about making everything perfect.
You’re aiming to be the best possible version of yourself, right here, right now.
Take control of your patterns so you’re the one deciding how your life unfolds.
https://youtu.be/2rsaPVlw3us
17/04/2026
Your inside world shapes everything you experience outside.
Stop blaming external circumstances and look at what’s really going on for you. Essentially your challenges boil down to a tug of war between fear and freedom.
https://youtu.be/jd_lqy-kM2U
10/04/2026
It’s not about getting it perfect, it’s about showing up and building the habit.
Even on tough days, I find something to appreciate, no matter how small.
I've come so far, and I wouldn't be where I am today without my gratitude practice.
https://youtu.be/24qukcy7Eas
03/04/2026
A gratitude journal is simply a place to record what you appreciate about your life.
There’s no right or wrong way to keep a gratitude journal - just do what works for you.
What matters is that you actually do it, so get started today!
https://youtu.be/jDEa9tbbJgA
27/03/2026
When you’re dysregulated, your emotions take you on a wild ride.
Learn to recognise your own personal signs of emotional dysregulation.
You CAN manage your emotions and find your way back to calm.
https://youtu.be/Az14yviVS4E
20/03/2026
Trauma isn’t about the event - it’s about what gets stuck in your system
https://youtu.be/LTNdfk4YB6s
13/03/2026
Your reactions happen without your conscious choice or control.
Reacting feels like it’s just happening to you, but responding puts you back in control.
The biggest change comes when you pause before you act.
Learning to respond instead of react can change your life.
https://youtu.be/5YbPGuPXZFo