Many clients come to therapy highly self-aware—they can name their trauma, patterns, and triggers—but still feel stuck. This blog explores why insight alone isn’t enough for lasting change and how dissociation can show up as overthinking or emotional numbness.

This blog offers reflections and resources on emotional regulation, dissociation, and the healing process. You’ll find writing on nervous system awareness, somatic practices, and what it means to reconnect with yourself—especially if you’re someone who tends to overthink, shut down, or feel disconnected in relationships.

We often hear about the importance of relaxation for a healthy nervous system, but there's more to it than just unwinding. A truly resilient and flexible nervous system is actually built by facing challenges head-on.