Carol’s Heart to Yours

What if your body is still bracing not because you are unsafe, but because it has not yet learned that you will protect yourself now?

That distinction can change everything.

We often assume that if our life is peaceful now, our body should simply know it. We may have a safe home, supportive people...

Stories of Healing, Self-Trust, and Becoming the Adult in My Own Life

For a long time, I did not know how to tell my story.

I knew I had changed. I knew therapy, coaching, somatic work, and tapping had helped me understand myself in a way I had never been able to before. I knew my nervous system, my...

Why your nervous system shapes what you feel—and how a small shift can change everything

Sometimes what we react to isn’t just what’s happening…

…it’s the meaning our nervous system has learned to attach to it.

There’s what is factually happening in the present moment, and then there’s the story ...

In the last part of this 5-part series, we will look at what it means to PROTECT our sleep. 

First, a quick recap. 

In Part 1, we talked about valuing our sleep. Read here.

In Part 2, we talked about prioritizing our sleep. Read here.

In Part 3, we talked about personalizing our sleep. Read here...

In Part 4 of this 5-part series, we will look at what it means to TRUST our sleep. 

A quick recap:

In part 1, we talked about valuing our sleep. Read here.

In part 2, we talked about prioritizing our sleep. Read here.

In Part 3, we talked about personalizing our sleep. Read here.

Now let’s talk...

In the third part of this five-part series, I explain what it means to personalize your sleep and why that is important.

First, a quick recap. 

In Part 1, we talked about valuing our sleep. Read here.

In Part 2, we talked about prioritizing our sleep. Read here.

Now let’s move on to figuring out...

In the second part of this five-part series, I explore the importance of prioritizing sleep.

In the first part, I talked about valuing your sleep. Included was a journaling exercise to dig deep into why you should value your sleep, a vital step towards switching your mindset. If you haven't had the...

Are you following all the sleep hygiene tips but still struggling to get a good night's sleep?

Good sleep hygiene is essential, but it's only part of the solution, and in some cases it may even heighten anxiety about sleep if it doesn't work. As someone who suffered from a severe lack of sleep for ...

Have you ever wanted to be a better sleeper, but you just don’t know how?  

Me too in the past. 

Here is what I’ve learned since I’ve decided to prioritize my sleep. To succeed with our sleep, we have to look at three areas that might affect our ability to fall asleep or stay asleep.  

What does ...

You know that a good night's sleep is good for you. When you sleep well, you feel better and have more energy. But getting a good night's sleep is more than something nice to have.

 Did you know it is essential to your health and wellbeing?

 As Colin A Espie wrote in his article, our physical bodi...

Is this you?

The minute your head hits the pillow, you remember all the things you forgot to do during the day.

Or

You were able to fall asleep, but then you woke up at 3 am unable to shut down your monkey mind.

It’s a common problem for so many people.

Here’s what is happening.  All day you’ve...

Tapping is becoming more known and lots of people are starting to try it on their own.  What is phenomenal about tapping is that it can be used on any issue you are trying to transform.  And at its core, it’s a stress management tool that can be used by anyone. 

But when should you use it as a self...