Straight to the Root

Journal

Writing on healing at the root

Notes on the nervous system, trauma, parts work, and relationships.

June 22, 20264 min read
Why I added EMDR to my Somatic Coaching Practice
After years of traditional therapy, I discovered that understanding my trauma intellectually was not the same as feeling safe in my body. Through both my son’s healing journey with EMDR and my own personal experience, I witnessed the profound impact EMDR and somatic healing can have on the nervous system. In this blog, I share why I chose to add EMDR to my coaching practice and how it helps people finally process trauma at the root, not just talk about it.
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June 11, 20261 min read
Why Insight Alone Doesn't Heal Trauma
Many people understand they have trauma intellectually, but they still find themselves, over reacting, anxious, self sabotaging, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, and struggling with relationships. This is because trauma is stored in the body too, not just the mind. Healing often truly begins when we move beyond just insight and into the body to listen to it's unique language.
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May 18, 20261 min read
Why do I feel anxious all the time?
If your baseline feels like low-grade alarm, your nervous system isn't broken — it's protecting you. Here's what that means, and where healing actually begins.
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April 16, 20261 min read
What is Somatic EMDR?
A plain-language look at how EMDR and body-based work combine to help trauma finally feel like it's in the past.
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