When we’re living with chronic pain, or supporting someone who is, we often notice inconsistencies and variability in pain and capacity, which can bring up confusion and frustration. In this post, I share why those fluctuations happen, what they tell us about the nervous system, and how a shift toward curiosity and compassion can support steady, sustainable progress.

If you've ever felt like you're "not good at healing," you're not alone. In this entry, I share a story from my mom that offers a tender metaphor for navigating the inevitable "potholes" of our healing journey. With humor, compassion, and curiosity, this piece invites a more forgiving and sustainable relationship with self-care, change, and inner growth.

Struggling with anxiety and physical symptoms in everyday stressful moments? Discover a gentle reframe from managing to tending to your experience, learn why self-talk often falls short, and explore compassionate practices that can help soothe your nervous system.