When the world feels like it is "on fire,' the human brain naturally defaults to a state of chronic hypervigilance. Evolutionarily, we are wired to prioritize "the fire" because the fire is what can kill us. However, staying in that state of high arousal indefinitely leads to emotional exhaustion and a sense of pervasive hopelessness. To find "glimmers" we have to move beyond positive thinking and into the realm of applied polyvagal theory and neuroscience.

The suspension of SNAP isn't just a political headline; it's a direct and profound assault on your nervous system.

Ever wonder if you were just "born anxious?" I often hear this from my clients who seem to have a core disposition towards anxiety and...