Body Dialogue Meditation: Why Talking to Your Pain Actually Works
The idea of having a conversation with your pain might sound unusual, even absurd. Yet this revolutionary approach, known as body dialogue meditation, is transforming how people relate to chronic physical discomfort and finding remarkable success where traditional pain management has fallen short. If you’ve been battling chronic pain—whether it’s persistent back pain, fibromyalgia, tension […]
Understanding People-Pleasing: The Hidden Psychology Behind Approval Addiction
By Abi Beri, Integrative Holistic Therapist What Is People-Pleasing Really? People-pleasing goes far beyond being considerate or helpful. It’s a compulsive behavioral pattern where your sense of safety and self-worth becomes entirely dependent on others’ approval. Unlike healthy accommodation, people-pleasing involves systematically abandoning your authentic needs, desires, and boundaries to avoid conflict or potential rejection. […]
Understanding Your Energy Body: A Somatic Approach to Feeling Your Aura
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the “vibe”? Or sensed someone’s presence before seeing them? You’ve been experiencing your energy body – and it’s far more tangible than you might think. What is Your Energy Body? Your energy body is the subtle field of life force energy that surrounds and interpenetrates […]
The Body Keeps the Score: How Somatic Therapy Unlocks Your Body’s Hidden Emotional Wisdom
“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness. But healing happens when both work together.” – Unknown Have you ever noticed how your shoulders tense up during stressful conversations, how your stomach churns before important meetings, or how certain memories seem to live in specific parts of your body? Your body isn’t […]
Calming Your Overwhelmed Nervous System: A Somatic Approach to Finding Peace
“Your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s just stuck in an old pattern that no longer serves you.” Your heart races for no apparent reason. Your mind won’t stop spinning. You feel simultaneously wired and exhausted, like you’re running on empty but can’t seem to slow down. Your body feels like it’s constantly braced for impact, even […]
When Everything Feels Too Much: A Somatic Healing Guide for Highly Sensitive People
“Your sensitivity isn’t too much—the world that feels overwhelming is too much.” Do you ever feel like you’re living with all your nerve endings exposed? Like you’re absorbing every emotion in the room, every harsh sound cuts through you, and every bright light feels like an assault on your system? If you’re reading this, you […]
The Body Scan That Actually Works: How Integrative Somatic Therapy Transforms Body Awareness Into Deep Healing
Integrative Somatic Therapy for Deep Healing If you’ve ever tried traditional body scan meditations and found them helpful but somehow incomplete, you’re not alone. While conventional body scans teach us to notice physical sensations, they often miss the deeper intelligence that lives within our bodies—the sophisticated guidance system that can inform every aspect of our […]
The Stress Your Body Remembers (And How to Help It Let Go)
Sarah came to see me because she couldn’t understand why her body felt constantly on edge. She had a good job, a loving family, and her life was going well by all accounts. Yet every morning, she woke up with her jaw clenched tight, her shoulders hunched toward her ears, and a sense of urgency […]
Understanding Divine Timing in Your Healing Process: A Somatic Approach
Discover why delayed healing might be following its own perfect timeline. In this article, Abi Beri, holistic therapist in Ireland, shares insights on divine timing and offers a guided meditation for those feeling stuck in their healing journey. When Healing Doesn’t Follow Our Timeline Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, your healing […]
How Body Awareness Unlocks Inner Child Healing: A Holistic Approach
When we think about inner child healing, our minds often jump to visualization exercises, journaling, or talk therapy. While these approaches have their place, they sometimes miss a crucial dimension of healing: the body. Our earliest experiences—many of which shape our inner child’s needs and wounds—occurred before we had language to process them. These pre-verbal […]
