Healing isn’t always about pushing harder — sometimes it’s about slowing down enough to listen. After intense therapy and growth, I reached a point of strong resistance to almost all the tools I had learned. Somatic work became the bridge between who I had been and who I was becoming — teaching me how to stay with myself, not just understand myself.

Breathwork can be powerful — but not always regulating. For some nervous systems, certain breathing styles can feel overwhelming rather than calming. If you’ve ever felt agitated, dizzy, or resistant during breathwork, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong — it means your body is asking for something different. In this piece, I explore why “more effort” isn’t always the answer, and how slowing down can turn breathwork into a practice of listening, not pushing.

If you’ve ever felt like your body knows things your mind can’t quite explain — you’ve already touched the world of somatic work. Rooted in the wisdom of the body, somatic work is a gentle, embodied approach to emotional growth, safety, and self-trust. It helps you bridge the gap between knowing and feeling — inviting you to slow down, listen within, and come home to yourself.