07/20/2026
Leaving a toxic situation doesn’t always mean your body knows it’s over.
You may have a new job with an awesome boss. And yet, you still brace when someone asks to speak with you.
You apologize before you've done anything wrong, or overthink every email before you send it.
It’s not like the protector system is trying to make things difficult. Try this:
Pause and speak directly to your protector system. Place your hand on your heart and say, "I need my protector system to raise its head up and look around…it's 2026."
“That happened and it's over now. This is a different time.”
Then become quiet for a moment.
Notice what happens and what still feels afraid. Not so you can make it disappear...
But so you can begin a relationship with the part of you that's still trying to keep you safe.
Healing is helping every part of yourself recognize that old chapters have already come to an end.
If you'd like to experience this work more directly, I'd love to invite you to join me for a free live guided Qi practice on July 21st at 6:00 p.m. EST.
We'll explore what it means to help the Body-Mind-Spirit system recognize that what once had to be survived no longer needs to be.
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