I hear this often from the women I speak to. But this was also my own experience not too long ago. “ Nothing is actually wrong… so why do I feel like this? ” The kids are okay. The bills are paid. Life is ticking along. And yet your body feels tight. Your mind won’t switch off. You snap more quickly than you want to. You lie awake replaying conversations that don’t matter. Your mind bringing up memories of things you got wrong, for no real reason. That inner critic on 'loud'.

In our fast-paced, stress-filled lives, we often overlook the subtle messages our bodies send us. However, understanding and interpreting these somatic signals—the physical sensations that arise in response to our emotional and psychological states—can be a powerful tool for achieving greater self-awareness and healthier emotional regulation. This concept, known as the mind-body connection, emphasizes that our mental and emotional well-being is deeply intertwined with our phy

After a busy Christmas and New Year period I was exhausted. Despite a full night’s sleep and physical rest I was still yawning, still needing to snooze during the day. I started wondering what was going on. Before I trekked to my GP, I did something first. Something that might sound a little extraordinary. I asked my body what was going on. Excuse me, what? Lol. Let me explain.   I found a quiet space and brought my awareness out of my thoughts and down into my body - like a