May 2025

The Struggle: Society vs. Creativity Have you ever felt the pressure to “stay in the lines”? Society often rewards conformity while quietly discouraging creative freedom While structure has its place, this mindset can smother authentic self-expression. I remember painting a mural for a school play in the late ‘80s—armed with neon paints and inspiration from Brandy and Monica. Although it was just a backdrop, it lit me up. But when my teacher reacted with confusion rather than encouragement, I felt misunderstood. That moment stuck with me and made me question my instincts. It’s these subtle experiences that highlight the quiet tension between creativity and...

Many people on a healing journey reach a point where traditional talk therapy isn't enough. That was the case with one of my long-term clients—let’s call him Jax. After years of therapy, nervous system retraining (like DNRS and Gupta Program), health coaching, breathwork, and even cryotherapy, Jax would still say, “It just feels like there is something stored in my body that I can’t reach.” That feeling isn’t unusual. Trauma often lives not only in the mind but also in the nervous system. Somatic Experiencing® (SE), a body-based therapy, offers a powerful, holistic approach for releasing deeply held trauma by reconnecting...