When we talk about trauma, we often think of painful memories, emotional triggers, or anxiety — all things that live in the mind. But neuroscience now tells us something profoundly important: Trauma is not just stored in the mind — it’s held in the body. According to trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, “the body… Read More 🌿 Trauma-Informed Movement: Healing the Body to Free the Mind
Exercise can play a powerful role in trauma recovery — not just for physical health, but for emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and rebuilding a sense of safety and connection with the body. Many trauma survivors become disconnected from their physical selves, experiencing either numbness or hyperarousal (like anxiety, panic, tension). Movement can help bridge that gap.… Read More Exercise can play a powerful role in trauma recovery
☀️ Sun in Capricorn (3°) — Life Purpose & Identity Linda C J Turner You are pragmatic, disciplined, and purpose-driven. As a Capricorn Sun, you’re here to build something meaningful over time — structure, legacy, mastery. You thrive on responsibility and respect, with a strong sense of duty and an inner drive for long-term success. You mature… Read More 🌞 Major Planetary Placements & Meanings – just for fun
We live in a world full of quick texts, fleeting attention, and surface-level intimacy. So when something real arrives — something safe, warm, grounded — it can feel almost unfamiliar. But here’s the truth:We are wired for deep connection.It’s not just romantic or poetic — it’s biological. 🧠 What Does “Deeply Connected” Look Like? From a neuroscience and trauma-informed perspective, deep… Read More 🌿💞 What Does Deeply Connected Look Like in a Relationship?And How Does It Feel — According to Neuroscience & the Nervous System
“These books didn’t just help me heal—they helped me remember who I am.” Healing from trauma isn’t a straight path. It isn’t always found in a therapist’s office or in a neuroscience textbook—though those can be part of the story. Sometimes, healing comes through meaning, conversation with the divine, existential exploration, and the quiet knowing… Read More 📚 Linda Turner’s Soulful Reading List for Trauma Recovery
A mix of science, soul, and somatic wisdom 🧠 Neuroscience & Understanding Trauma “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der KolkThe foundational text for understanding how trauma lives in the body. A powerful mix of case studies, neuroscience, and practical healing modalities from EMDR to yoga. “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter A.… Read More 📚 Essential Reading for Trauma Recovery
🌱 10 Months of Psychotherapy. 7 Years of Healing. And a Lifetime of Becoming. 🌱“Where am I now?” you ask. Quite advanced, actually.And here’s why that matters. Seven years ago, I followed the advice of my doctor and psychologist in France and began a process that would not only unravel years of trauma but also help me… Read More 🌱 10 Months of Psychotherapy. 7 Years of Healing. And a Lifetime of Becoming. 🌱
There’s something ancient, primal, and deeply human about singing. Whether it’s belting out your favorite tune in the shower, chanting in a sacred circle, humming while cooking, or harmonizing with others under the stars—singing does something to us. And neuroscience is catching up to what your soul already knows:Singing is therapeutic. It’s medicine. It’s vagus nerve therapy… Read More 🌿🎶 “Oh, the Joy of Singing” – Why Your Vagus Nerve Loves Your Voice 🎶🌿From a Neuroscience and Trauma Therapy Perspective
“We cannot change anything until we accept it.Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses.” When we’re healing from trauma — especially emotional abuse, betrayal, or family enmeshment — it’s easy to want to fight the truth. To reject what happened. To judge ourselves harshly for how we coped.But the brain doesn’t respond well to condemnation. It responds to curiosity, compassion, and connection. 🔬 From… Read More 🌿 Healing Begins with Radical Acceptance🧠💔 As therapist Carl Jung so wisely said:
If you’ve ever discovered:📹 Hidden cameras in your home📱 Phone tapping or mirrored devices💻 Spyware on your computer or apps🚗 GPS tracking or unusual behavior from your tech📦 Unexpected “gifts” like smart speakers, plugs, or devices you didn’t request You may be experiencing covert stalking or surveillance — a serious violation of your privacy, peace, and autonomy. 🧠 From… Read More 🔍 Are You Being Watched?💔 When love turns into surveillance, it’s no longer love — it’s control.
