Many people understand what they feel but still struggle to create change. Body-based approaches like somatic coaching focus on how stress and emotional patterns show up physically, not just mentally.

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Person stretching near the ocean shoreline, practicing gentle body-based movement and mindful awareness outdoors.

A personal somatic reflection for anyone who feels stretched thin as the holidays approach. This piece explores how the body responds to stress, why old patterns resurface, and how small, grounded practices can help you stay closer to yourself during a demanding season.

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Red berries holding droplets of ice on a bare branch, surrounded by soft winter blur.

When I was recovering from narcissistic abuse, somatic practices became a lifeline. What began as a way to calm anxiety and reconnect with my body eventually inspired me to become a somatic coach.

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A blurred, long-exposure photograph of a woman dancing on a dimly lit stage, her arms extended as her movement creates soft, flowing motion trails against a dark background.