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  • Why Not Everyone Is a Narcissist – but Many Are

    Why Not Everyone Is a Narcissist – but Many Are

    Narcissism is everywhere these days. Anyone who spends time on social media knows that terms like “narcissistic personality disorder” and related toxic behaviors—gaslighting, flying monkeys, emotional manipulation—have become part of our collective vocabulary. Countless creators, videos, and posts focus on narcissism in relationships, families, and workplaces. And more and more people are speaking openly about…

  • When the Body Won’t Let Go: Muscular Armor and Chronic Tension

    When the Body Won’t Let Go: Muscular Armor and Chronic Tension

    Part 3 from the series: Trauma in the body Many people live with a level of tension in their body that they barely notice anymore.Shoulders slightly raised.A neck that never truly relaxes.A belly that feels held rather than soft.A subtle state of readiness, as if something could happen at any moment. This tension often feels…

  • When the Body Speaks – Understanding the Nervous System

    When the Body Speaks – Understanding the Nervous System

    Part 2 from the series: Trauma in the body The Body Remembers Many people believe trauma lives only in the mind — a painful memory, an image that won’t fade.But in truth, trauma is a physical event.It happens in the nervous system, in the breath, in the muscles, in the heart. When something overwhelms us…