Have you ever considered that your anger isn't the problem-but a message?

Anger and Resentment can live in the body long after the moment that created them has passed.  They show up as tension, exhaustion, irritability, or even in the relationships that matter the most.

In this episode, we will explore what happens in the body when anger and resentment build, why anger can sometimes feel easier than sadness, and how unexpressed emotions can keep us stuck in patterns we may not even realize we're carrying.

There will be some unique somatic experiences designed to help you notice, move and work with anger rather than suppress it.  Because the goal is to learn how to listen to what your anger is trying to tell you and decide what you want to do with the message.

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Blame can feel like protection.  It gives us somewhere to put our anger, hurt and the things that have happened to us that we can't change.  But what if holding on to blame is keeping us stuck?

In this episode, I explore blame as a "cage" and add some personal stories that I have experienced, spent years placing blame, and eventually took back my power once I finally saw the truth.

Through somatic experience, you'll be invited to shift from "Why did this happen to me?"  to "This happened, what is available to me now?"

This episode isn't about erasing what happened to you.  It's about discovering what becomes possible when you stop giving the past the power to influence what happens next.

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"Letting Go" is one of the hardest things we are ever asked to do.  

The nervous system can not "Let Go" because we told it to, or one of our loved ones thinks it's been long enough. There is no timeline for healing.  

AND- sometimes the person we're angry with is no longer here to hear what we needed to say.

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of the anger I carried toward my alcoholic father- and how "Letting Go" became possible when I finally wrote the words I had been holding inside.

This episode isn't going to give you a list of ways to learn to "Let Go" or tell you how to "Let Go".  There are times, before we can release something, we have to give ourselves permission to feel it, name it, and acknowledge the what it has cost for us to carry it. 

Along side my story I'll offer 2 gentle somatic practices designed to help you connect with what you're carrying in your own body, and begin creating space around it, letting it go in your own time.  

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How often do you tell yourself, "I should be doing more," "I should feel differently,"  or "I should have figured this out by now"?

The word should can seem harmless, but over time, it can become a constant source of pressure, that can create guilt, shame, and the feeling that who we are right now is somehow not enough.

In this episode of The Grounding Room, we will explore where the word should might be coming from, and what "shoulding" yourself to death might be doing to your nervous system.  Rather than telling yourself to stop saying "should", this episode invites you into a somatic experience of pausing, noticing, and consciously choosing a different response.

Because sometimes the question isn't 

"What should I be doing?"

Maybe it's

"What do I need right now?"

"What feels right for me?"

"What would I choose if I wasn't trying to live up to someone else's expectations?"

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🌙Drift off to sleep with this journey into Moonlight and Stars.  

🌙 Close your eyes, still your mind and imagine stepping outside beneath a vast, quiet night sky where the stars stretch endlessly above you.

🌙 let the darkness become comforting 

🌙 there's nothing you need to accomplish

🌙 there's nothing you need to hold onto   

🌙 let yourself be held by the night....

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What if depression isn't only in the mind, but something we can also experience in the body?

In this episode, we explore the somatic connection to depression and how emotional pain can show up physically through heaviness, fatigue, numbness, tension, disconnection, changes in movement and the feeling of wanting to withdraw from the world.

This episode also looks at the relationship between depression and the body's capacity for connection, safety, pleasure movement, and presence. Rather than trying to "think positive" or simply "snap out of it," we'll explore gentle ways of noticing what your body may be communicating.

Depression can be serious, and you don't have to navigate it alone.  Somatic practices can be a supportive complement to professional care, but they are not a replacement for therapy, medical treatment, or other mental health support.  If depression is interfering with your daily life or you're struggling to stay safe, please reach out to a qualified professional or crisis support.  

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Press pause on the noise of the day and immerse yourself in the simple, soothing sounds of nature.

This birdsong soundscape invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy the present moment. Allow space for the sound of the birds and the natural world to become your focus.  Whether you just want to relax or add the sounds to a task, meditate, study, journal, or just be, take time for yourself to enjoy these sounds and the calming benefits they provide.

Perfect for:

🌱Relaxation and stress

🌱Meditation and mindfulness 

🌱Studying, reading, puzzles, art 

🌱Journaling and reflection

🌱Creating peaceful environment

🌱Grounding

🌱Taking a mental break

Stay until the end and notice that has changed- not just around you but within you. 

Original Field Recording made by Christina

Sound Design and Post Processing by Honey Bear

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Your reactions might actually make more sense than you think.

In this episode we will move beyond simply labeling reactions and responses and explore the deeper question:

What is your body trying to communicate?

We will look at anger, avoidance, shutting down, people pleasing, over explaining, and the urge to make everything ok. 

Through somatic awareness and simple exercises, my hope is that you'll learn how to recognize your patterns with curiosity instead of shame and begin creating more choices in how you respond.  

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So that you don't have to choose between calming your mind and relaxing your body, this meditation is for both. 

This meditation is a space to step away from the noise of the day and simply notice what is here- without judgement, without needing to fix anything, and without forcing yourself to feel a certain way.

Through somatic practice, you'll be guided to

🌱Settle an overwhelmed or bust mind

🌱Bring awareness into your body

🌱Notice physical sensations

🌱Create a greater sense of safety and grounding

🌱Give your nervous system permission to slow down

🌱Practice being present 

As always take what you need and leave the rest behind...

Use this meditation anytime you feel disconnected, tense, emotionally exhausted, restless, or simply in need of a few moments to yourself.

-This meditation is intended for relaxation and self-reflection and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. 

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Putting my thoughts, pen to paper, got me through one of the hardest times in my life and looking back, I often wonder how my body knew instinctively, that is what it needed, at such a trying time. 

Before you roll your eyes at the idea of journaling, would you kindly give me a chance to reconsider your preconceived notions about journaling? 

This episode is about diving deep into the depths and truths you are avoiding.  It's NOT about penmanship, book worthy sentiments, or writing down what you did today.  We often overlook a simple question, "How am I REALLY doing?"  And in this episode we are reminded that our journal is doing precisely that every time we open it.   

Grab a journal, notebook or scrap paper, find a comfortable spot and let's move through some journal prompts designed to discover our truth, increase self-awareness and create space for ourselves.  

-Take what resonates

-Leave what doesn't 

-Trust that every word you write is a step towards healing 

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