Ever find yourself saying, “I should feel happier …”?

Maybe life looks fine on the outside—you're checking the boxes, showing up, doing your best—yet there's this quiet restlessness underneath it all. A sense of disconnection. A heaviness you can’t quite name.

You’re not alone. And no, nothing is wrong with you.

In this heart-opening episode, we explore why happiness can feel just out of reach—even when we “have so much to be grateful for”—and how one simple, science-backed practice can gently shift our internal state, helping us feel more steady, present, and alive in our own life again.

This isn’t about surface-level optimism or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about using the tools we all have—our breath, our senses, and yes, our gratitude—to gradually reset the nervous system, quiet the mental noise, and reconnect with the moments that actually matter.

We’ll talk about:

* What neuroscience says about happiness (hint: it’s not about chasing more)

* The power of writing things down—and why it works

* How smiling and small moments of connection change your brain and body

* Why gratitude is more than a feel-good idea—it’s a healing tool

If you’ve been feeling flat, foggy, or “happy-ish,” this episode is your gentle invitation to shift your energy—without striving, fixing, or faking it. Just small, steady practices that help us feel more rooted in the life we’re already living.

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Yes I’m Safe. No, I Can’t Relax

A Nervous System Deep Dive: From Cliffside Panic to Inner Peace

Have you ever felt wired, tense, or hyper-aware—even when everything around you seems fine? Like your body is bracing for impact that already happened?That was me—until a literal fall cracked me open.

In this episode, I share the story of falling fifty feet down a cliff—and what it taught me about nervous system regulation, survival mode, and the biology of being “on” all the time.But this isn’t just about a fall. It’s about what happens after. The buzzing, the jumpiness, the insomnia, the inability to feel safe in stillness.

We go deep into what nervous system dysregulation really feels like (it’s not just “anxiety”), how stress and trauma lives in the body, and why so many of us walk around reacting to the past like it’s still happening.

In This Episode, We Cover:

What nervous system dysregulation really looks like (even if your life seems “fine”)

How my fall triggered a trauma response that lingered long after impact

Why you might feel tired and wired, or overreactive for “no reason”

The biology behind survival mode and why logic disappears when we’re dysregulated

How stored trauma and unprocessed fear show up in physical symptoms

Research from the Gottman Institute on why co-regulation is crucial in relationships

The 3-point nervous system check-in (body, breath, behavior) to use in real time

Why small, daily practices—not massive overhauls—create lasting emotional resilience

This Episode Is For You If…

You’ve ever felt “on edge” even when life is calm

You’re exhausted but can’t seem to relax, sleep, or focus

You’ve snapped, withdrawn, or shut down mid-conversation and didn’t understand why

You’ve heard yourself say, “I’m fine”—while your body says otherwise

You’ve been told you’re “too sensitive,” and you're ready to reclaim that sensitivity as wisdom

You’re curious about what it really means to regulate your nervous system

You’re ready to shift from survival mode to inner safety—gently and consistently

This conversation will leave you feeling less alone, more understood, and deeply hopeful about what’s possible when we listen to the body with love.

You can reach me here for 1:1 coaching and support.You can also subscribe to get my weekly self-love notes, tools, and inspiration delivered right to your inbox by subscribing right here.Or come hang out with me on Instagram where I share more self-love wisdom, nervous system support, and real talk.

The Day I Didn’t SpiralPeace Didn’t Just Happen—It Was Practiced

In This Episode, We Cover:

Why your brain believes what you mentally rehearse

The power of visualization and how it shapes your nervous system responses

The most common survival patterns that show up before high-stakes emotional events

How worry, hypervigilance, and self-silencing keep us stuck in old loops

What it really means to “prepare for peace” instead of bracing for pain

The neuroscience behind how thoughts shape feelings, and feelings shape behavior

Tools and truths from Joe Dispenza, Wayne Dyer, and trauma-informed research

Why your body is always listening—and how to start speaking a new language to it

This Episode Is For You If…

You’ve ever felt consumed by anticipation before a triggering event

You overthink, over-prepare, or feel physically uneasy leading up to emotional moments

You’ve rehearsed every worst-case scenario and still felt blindsided

You’re doing the healing work, and wondering when it’s going to feel different

You’re ready to feel more in control of your response—even if the situation hasn’t changed

Resources Mentioned:

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

If you’re walking into moments that feel heavy, familiar, or emotionally charged—I want you to know: you’re not broken.You’re rewiring.And with practice, repetition, and truth—you can change how it feels to be you.

You can reach me here for 1:1 coaching and support.You can also subscribe to get my weekly self-love notes, tools, and inspiration delivered right to your inbox by subscribing right here.Or connect with me on Instagram where I share daily reminders, mindset shifts, and gentle encouragement.

If you’ve ever walked away from an apology with a lump in your throat and a mind that won’t stop spinning…

If your chest tightens when someone says “I didn’t mean it like that”... and somehow you end up comforting them...

If you’ve ever felt unseen, doubted your own sincerity, or started to wonder, *“Maybe I am too much”…you're not alone.

This week, we’re diving into the subtle, sacred art of repair—What real apologies sound like.Why some land in your heart—and others miss entirely.And how to know the difference between connection and emotional confusion.

You’ll learn the 5 elements of a true apology, what the Gottman’s say about conflict and repair, and how to listen to the cues your body gives you when something just doesn’t feel right.

Because you deserve more than a performance.You deserve repair that feels like truth.And love that listens with its whole heart—especially when it’s hard.

Grab my free guide on spotting red flags and start trusting your intuition with confidence. Don’t let history repeat itself—know what to look for and protect your heart.

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Is It Love or a Trauma Bond?

You know something doesn’t feel right, but it’s hard to explain why.

They say they love you.They say they’d never hurt you.They say all the right things.And yet… your body feels tense. Your mind feels foggy. Your heart feels unsure.

In this powerful episode, Christina explores the emotional confusion and nervous system dysregulation that happens when someone’s words say love, and their actions don’t follow through. Drawing from her personal experiences and the lived experiences of so many clients, she unpacks the subtle signs of trauma bonding—and why it’s so difficult to recognize when you’re in it.

Together, we explore:

The emotional and physical symptoms of being in a trauma-bonded relationship

What happens when we override our instincts in favour of someone’s potential

How emotional manipulation keeps us invested through charm, promises, and empty apologies

Why your nervous system may be signalling danger even when your heart wants to stay

The difference between love that’s earned and love that’s safe

You’ll walk away from this episode with language for what you’ve been feeling, validation for your body’s wisdom, and a powerful question to help you clarify what you truly want in your love story moving forward.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, uncertain, or like you’re constantly shrinking to keep the peace—this episode is for you.

If you are swimming in this confusion or wondering if it’s what you’re experiencing, you can reach me here for 1:1 coaching and support.

If you know someone who’s questioning their relationship or sitting in confusion please share this episode. It could be the very thing they need to hear.

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Until next time, trust your inner knowing … you deserve it.

Have you ever been called too sensitive?Ever labeled yourself anxious, dramatic, lazy, or not good enough - even if no one said it outright?

Maybe a teacher rolled their eyes.Maybe a doctor gave you a diagnosis.Maybe a parent called you emotional one too many times.And somehow, you started to believe it.

If you’ve ever said, “I have anxiety,” and felt like it defined you…If you’ve ever wondered, Who would I be without these labels?This episode is for you.

We’re unpacking the quiet power of labels, the way they shape our identity, and how to rewrite the story - especially if that story includes anxiety.

Because you are not your diagnosis.You are not a problem to solve.You are a human being with deep feelings, a powerful mind, and the ability to shift what you believe about yourself, with acceptance, not condemnation.

Who Knew Your Heart Was Smarter Than Your Brain?

How HeartMath Helps Calm Anxiety, Worry and Overwhelm

What if the answers you’re looking for aren’t in your head… but in your heart?

In this episode, Christina shares the gentle turning point that led her to discover HeartMath - a science-backed method for emotional regulation and inner clarity through the heart-brain connection. You’ll hear how a passing suggestion turned into a transformative practice, and why HeartMath has become a daily, grounded, life-changing tool in her emotional and coaching toolkit.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts, struggled with traditional meditation, or longed for a way to actually calm your nervous system in real life (not just on a yoga mat), this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn:

What HeartMath is and how it works - from a scientific and emotional lensWhy the heart sends more messages to the brain than vice versaHow to use heart-focused breathing to calm anxiety and build resilienceThe 4 ways your heart communicates with your brain (and how to harness that power)What “coherence” means and why it’s the key to emotional stabilityA guided 3-minute breathing practice you can use anytime - even with your eyes openHow to deepen the practice with the “Heart Lock-In” technique to anchor calm, appreciation, and clarity

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

A simple suggestion that opened a life-changing door

What HeartMath really is (and why it’s different)

How your heart’s rhythm shapes your thoughts, emotions, and body

Why traditional meditation didn’t work for me—and what finally did

A guided walkthrough of Heart-Focused Breathing

Bonus practice: The Heart Lock-In technique

Why emotional coherence might be your true superpower

A 3-minute daily challenge to reset your nervous system

Final reflections and a loving invitation to follow your heart

Resources & Links:

Need support? Reach out for 1:1 coaching or a clarity chat

Learn more about HeartMath: HeartMath Institute

Take Heart Math’s Personal Well-Being Survey Here

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Share the Love ❤️If this episode brought you back to your breath, or made your heart exhale just a little, share it with a friend, a partner, or someone who could use a nervous system reset. Let’s share the power of heart centred healing, one breath at a time.

Have you ever stared at your phone, wondering why their silence makes your chest ache? Or felt like you’re “too much” for wanting closeness - or “too cold” for needing space? Maybe you fall hard and fast… then panic and pull away. Or maybe you chase love that never quite stays.

If any of that sounds familiar, this episode might feel like I’ve been reading your diary.

In this vulnerable and eye-opening episode, I walk you through why love can feel so confusing - through the lens of attachment theory. You’ll learn the patterns behind your reactions, the psychology beneath your connection style, and how to stop blaming yourself for needs that were wired into your nervous system long before your first heartbreak.

Because once you understand your attachment style, you stop asking “What’s wrong with me?” - and start saying, “Oh. That makes sense.”

Let’s rewrite your relationship story, together.

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You know that quiet ache you carry—the one that tightens in your chest after another conversation that left you unseen, unheard, unsure?The question that wakes you in the middle of the night when everything else is still?

Should I stay? Or should I go?

If you’ve found yourself clinging to hope that things will change, holding tighter to the love you wish could be, or wondering if the ache you feel is a warning—or just fear—you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re going deeper.We’ll untangle the tricky truths about doubt, love, fear, and hope.You’ll learn how to tell the difference between truth and old stories that still live inside you.You’ll explore why your brain sometimes tricks you into staying too long—and how to finally, lovingly listen to what your heart has been whispering all along.

We’ll talk about the psychology of emotions, the power of reflection, and the essential, courageous questions you must ask yourself if you’re standing at the edge of stay or go.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Am I growing or shrinking here?Is this love nurturing me—or slowly breaking me down?Am I holding onto potential—or honouring the truth I already know?

…then this episode is for you.

You’re not crazy. You’re not broken.You’re human.And your heart deserves the kind of love that never asks you to abandon yourself.

If you feel ready to dig even deeper into your own story, or you’re craving one-on-one support to help you find your truth, you don’t have to do this alone and can reach me here.

If you know someone who’s sitting in doubt, please feel free to pass this their way …

You Can’t Move Away from Your Feelings: The Myth of a Fresh StartThe Emotions We Bury Always Find Their Way Home

Episode Summary:

What if the real reason you still feel stuck isn’t your job, your relationship, or the city you live in—but the feelings you’ve been avoiding?

In this episode, Christina shares a deeply relatable truth: no matter how many fresh starts we chase, we always bring ourselves with us. From personal stories to psychology-backed insights, she explores the very human habit of trying to “fix” our internal world by changing our external one. But the ache we’re trying to escape? It’s often an invitation—not a problem to solve.

You’ll Learn:

Why emotional suppression never really works (and what happens in the brain and body when we do it)

How our craving for change is often a signal to pause, not run

The cultural misunderstanding of resilience—and what real healing looks like

Four gentle, practical tools to help you stop stuffing down your feelings and start turning toward them

Tools Shared in This Episode:

“Say the Quiet Part Out Loud” journaling prompt

Pattern tracking reflection questions

Tiny acts of connection to reset the nervous system

A simple reframe to bring gratitude into the present moment

This episode is for you if:

You’ve ever thought, “If I just moved, I’d feel better.”

You’re tired of the emotional weight you keep carrying with you

You’re craving real healing—not another distraction

You’re ready to feel more at home in your own heart

If this episode speaks to you, send it to someone who might need to hear it too.

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