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TRUSTING THE PROCESS
It's painful to be held to a standard of "Perfection". Sometimes it comes from the people around us, but often, this comes from within.

Madi
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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HYPERVIGILANCE AS A TRAUMA RESPONSE: Understanding Its Causes and Learning to Cope
When someone goes through a traumatic experience, their body and mind react in ways that can be difficult to understand and manage.

Madi
May 30, 20232 min read
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SELF-WORTH IS NOT SELFISH
Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone to tell you who you are. - Beyonce Photo by Amy Shamblen on...

Madi
May 23, 20232 min read
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Somatic Movement vs. Traditional Physical Therapy: Which is Better for Chronic Pain?
While both approaches can be effective for chronic pain, somatic movement therapy may be more beneficial for certain conditions, such as fib

Madi
May 15, 20231 min read
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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
“Self respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself” - Abraham Joshua Herschel...

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May 8, 20232 min read
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The Science Behind Somatic Movement: How it Affects the Nervous System
Somatic movement refers to movements that involve our active engagement with our bodily sensations and experiences. These movements are...

Madi
May 2, 20232 min read
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LOVE IS ALWAYS THERE
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate that which they already have.” – Buddha Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash In...

Madi
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement can help heal both
Trauma and chronic pain are closely interconnected. Trauma can trigger a physiological response in the nervous system that leads to...

Madi
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY
“Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency.” ― Maya Angelou Photo by Jeroen den Otter on Unsplash I recently...

Madi
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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The Role of the Brain in Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement Can Help Re-wire Neural Pathways
The brain plays a crucial role in chronic pain, as it is responsible for interpreting and processing pain signals from the body. Neural...

Madi
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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The Role of Breath in Somatic Movement and Pain Management
Breath plays a crucial role in somatic movement and pain management because it helps regulate the nervous system's response to stress and pa

Madi
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE
You are not an option, a choice, or a soft place to land after a long battle. You were meant to be the one. If you can wrap yourself...

Madi
Dec 19, 20223 min read
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WHY 7 SESSIONS?
When our body senses danger it contracts our muscles as a survival mechanism. This protective response has been hardwired in our brains...

Madi
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE
“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh Photo by Vardan Papikyan on Unsplash...

Madi
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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PANDICULATION IS YOUR PAIN SOLUTION
We can encourage these muscles to turn on by teaching them how to relax again, by getting them used to the sensation of moving, and by teach

Madi
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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EMBRACING THE SPACES IN BETWEEN
It’s a transformative experience to simply pause instead of immediately fill up the space. By waiting, we begin to connect with...

Madi
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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IS SENSORY-MOTOR AMNESIA THE UNKNOWN SOURCE OF YOUR PAIN?
Sensory motor amnesia is when the nervous system's ability to sense and adapt to our movements becomes impaired. This impairment can...

Madi
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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FIGHT, FLIGHT & FREEZE
You can get your nervous system regulated and start managing stress and chronic pain!
Madi
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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EVERYTHING CHANGES
I now find myself calculating the hours I have with the people I love. I see my brothers 1-2 times per year and usually for 16 hours total.

Madi
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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FINDING THE WISDOM WITHIN
When we learn to reconnect and trust our inner wisdom, our life is given meaning.

Madi
Jan 1, 20222 min read
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