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Intention-setting can be such a powerful tool because it helps you to create a clear sense of purpose and direction for your practice. By setting an intention, you are essentially creating a roadmap for where you want your mind to go during your practice, and this can help you to stay focused

One of the most powerful tools to help us rewire those old unhelpful neural patterns and bring down the stress response is self-compassion. I know it doesn’t sound flashy, but it really is one of the most effective tools that you can practice. I’ve seen over and over the power of self-compassion in both myself and in the people I work with. 

Short mindfulness practices done regularly can shape the structure and function of our brains – called neuroplasticity. Mindfulness is one of the tools that supports neuroplasticity. It allows us to build the new neural pathways of calm and peace that help relax the limbic system. The more we practice, the easier it becomes to guide

For those in the US and in many places around the world, the holiday season is here! Yes, it’s so wonderful, but it can also be a lot. There are so many opportunities for finding joy and connection, but sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming, so it’s important to find ways to relax. Our senses are a great tool to help us let go of

Whether you’re doing a formal neural retraining program, or creating your own practice to manage physical, mental and emotional stress, breathwork is one of the most powerful rewire tools that you have in your toolbox. By consciously slowing and deepening your breath, you can guide your nervous system

I invite you to take some time in the next few days to go for a walk in nature; to identify and to release some of the old patterns that you’re ready to let go of. Or if it’s more comfortable, to sit at a park or in your yard, or even to visualize this exercise. Bring a journal or some paper to answer some questions as you go through this process

Resistance is just the brain’s way of working to keep you safe from the unknown, the unfamiliar, and the uncomfortable. It’s to be expected when we take on any new habit or behavior. They key is having the tools to move through it and get back on track.

Our limbic system (the body’s fight/flight system) is wired to remember the past and to live like everything in our past – our circumstances, our knowledge, our skills and abilities – will continue into our future. Our limbic says that the past will be our future. This limits our ability to grow and change.

We all have expectations. We expect the sun will rise in the morning, the refrigerator will keep the food cold, and the car will start when we turn the key. Those simple expectations help us to make sense of the world around us. But what about those other expectations? The expectations that when I complete…

We’ve heard over and over again how important it is to prioritize self-care, but what exactly is it, and what activities qualify as self-care? Self-care is anything that nourishes you and brings you joy – that can be physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Beyond that very broad definition, self-care has a very personal and unique-to-you meaning.