When I follow the dots of my life, I can see that they are what got me here. Life is our greatest teacher. My experiences are where I am from.
Finding purpose in what we have been through and seeing the beauty, resilience and strength that is within us due to both our joyful and our traumatic experiences makes room for acceptance and gratitude. And gratitude is healing. Crisis has the beautiful potential to transform us into our true selves, if we don’t run away from it.
Read MoreMy favorite banana bread recipe and all the reasons why the yellow fruit helps us heal from stress and trauma.
Read MoreEmotional Time Travelling can be referred to as travelling to past experiences in our memories and to possible future scenarios in our imagination inside of our minds. In other words, focusing on what has already happened or on what might happen. This kind of reflection on the past or the future directly impacts the way you feel now.
Read MoreDuring periods of chronic or traumatic stress, your body is on high alert. Finding your equilibrium again is a process that takes time. The good news though: You can help by creating rituals for yourself and make them part of your every day. Treat yourself like something holy - your body is your temple, after all.
One of my favorite rituals is the slow preparation of my morning tea, Indian Chai. Read more and find the recipe here.
Read MoreHow traumatic and chronic stress are linked to food, emotional nourishment, and the ability to take care of oneself and why food is such an important component of the holistic approach to healing.
Read MoreΗolistic healing from trauma and chronic stress means to take care of oneself with the help of lifestyle changes, too. Integrating grounding hobbies and activities in your life is so important to support yourself on this journey. There are so many beautiful ways of finding that stillness. It may seem insignificant today, but it has the power to make a difference the moment you let yourself have this space. And every day that follows.
Read MoreWith spring’s first rays of sunshine and winter’s last cold evening breeze breathing life into the glorious time of the in-between, I created cookies that taste like sunshine and soothe the blues or cold of any afternoon. They are perfect for being dipped into a cup of tea and made for a moment with yourself or your loved ones.
Read MoreTo manage stress (and your blood sugar levels), a filling, satisfying, balanced breakfast and regular meals are key. This can determine how your blood sugar and energy levels are sustained throughout your day. As the days go colder, I enjoy balancing my energy levels with a warming breakfast. And one of my current favorites is this: A Warming Pumpkin Spice Porridge
Read MoreThe practice of going to the Safe Place for relaxation is part of the EMDR methodology that was developed for trauma healing. Yet, it is applicable to anyone, free, very simple, and a powerful tool when facing stress and disturbances in one’s everyday life.
Read MoreWith the change of the seasons, my appetite is shifting, too. I long for warming foods and soup creations are among my favorites these days.
Perfect for windy, rainy, stormy days and warming up indoors, this is one of my recent results of creative cooking: Sweet Potato Coconut Soup.
Read MoreAfter intense stressful periods, or just for the fun of it, we seek travel and adventures to uplift our spirits and feel better, lively, rejuvenated. Here’s the thing. Travel itself is not only the romantic version of the best moments we get to experience. Travel can become a stressful and taxing experience for our bodies and souls. So as much as adventures and travel elevate the spirit, they also require plenty of happy compromises. And because my heart beats for exploring our beautiful planet and adventures, I have put together my tips for making it easier to maintain your balance while travelling and to create these happy compromises yourself right here!
Read MoreI see that when stressed, we are often looking for an energy boost (therefore craving for sweets), but underestimate the effects refined sugars have on our blood sugar levels. The good news is that when choosing snacks more consciously, we can even support our bodies in moments and periods of stress. These cookies are a good example of that.
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