Most people experience repressed anger. What is repressed anger? In your nervous system you experience sympathetic activation, or fight-or-flight energy. Anger (or rage) is sympathetic activation. It’s the “fight” part of the fight-of-flight response. It’s necessary for survival. It protects you, helps you set boundaries, …
I remember when I was younger, I freaked out anytime a guy showed interest in me. Like legit, had a panic attack. And no, I’m not exaggerating (I wish I was). On my first date with a boyfriend at 14, I was sitting on a …
I walked into my office yesterday after spending the day house-sitting for some friends. After throwing my bags on the floor, I walked into my office to start working. But nothing could have prepared me for what happened next. There was blood and feathers everywhere.All over …
Listen: Spotify | Apple | All other platforms How long does ketamine last? It depends. In terms of ketamine-assisted therapy, the effects can last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the ketamine dosage. A higher dose causes longer effects in the body. …
In a world where sexual shame lurks in the shadows … finding alternative methods to explore your sexuality is a game-changer. If you’ve ever felt overcome by sexual shame at any point in your life – you’re not alone. Most human beings experience this. And …
Oh my good ol’ friends: fear and anxiety. My housemate Sean is currently in England, and I’ve been sleeping alone in our 6-bedroom house for the last week. I realised the other day, I’ve never lived alone before. I’ve always had housemates or family around, even though …
This nervous system work just goes deeper and deeper. There are so many layers to it…I remember years ago, when I first got into the nervous system world (well, it’s probably more like a mega galaxy), I was always in fight-or-flight mode. That’s how I had always …
Rage is a powerfully misunderstood emotion. Animals express their anger, defend themselves, and attack their enemies. But humans? You’re taught to suppress your rage. (Plus all your other “bad” emotions, like fear, shame, guilt, and disgust). But have you ever stopped to think about why? …
Whenever you go through a stressful situation in life, the intensity of it can cause you to look to other things for a break. Netflix. Shopping. Journalling. Online dating. Scrolling through 52,913 TikTok videos. Reading a book. Going for a walk. Playing with your cat …
From growing up in a strict Filipino family… To being attacked on the streets of Melbourne at 19… To living in Manchester, UK and running her own trauma coaching business… Candice Colgan has not lived an ordinary life. Candice is a hurt recovery coach and …
John Wood is a raging and rebellious nervous system expert. His journey began after dropping out of high school (much to his parents horror 😱). At 21, John jumped on a plane with nothing but a backpack and moved to the Philippines, setting up shop on a …