Words are worlds
A collection of reflections and resources on somatic healing, personal growth, and holistic psychology.
Not All Anxiety Is Created Equal: How to Understand the Way Anxiety Shows Up in Your Mind, Your Body—or Both
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it’s racing thoughts, sometimes it’s a restless body. Here’s how to tell the difference between cognitive and somatic anxiety.
Trauma is Not What Happened to You—It’s Your Body’s Response to What Happened to You
Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s how your body carries it. Old survival patterns can look like anxiety, shutdown, or people-pleasing. The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck.
The Maiden Archetype: The Untouched Force of Becoming.
What if the story we’ve been told about the maiden is wrong?
For so long, we’ve been fed the story that being desirable matters more than being powerful. That being chosen is the goal. But the healthy Maiden doesn’t sit around hoping someone will come for her, she writes her own story.
The Feminine Archetypes: Understanding the Maiden and the Mother and Reclaiming the Lost Aspects of Self.
While we may have been given a version of the feminine that feels limited—one that keeps us small, self-sacrificing, and defined by how we serve others—the truth is, we are so much more. The feminine is not a single role or a fixed path; it is expansive, layered, and whole. And we get to reclaim it.
Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energy: Reclaiming Wholeness
For too long, we’ve been told that masculinity means control and femininity means submission—but that’s a lie. Masculine and feminine energies aren’t gendered; they’re universal forces within us all. When we integrate them, we reclaim our wholeness. Here’s how
Exploring Your Inner World: How Active Imagination Can Transform Your Healing Journey
Discover the power of exploring your inner landscape through guided visualization and active imagination. By connecting with your subconscious mind, you can unlock hidden emotions, uncover deep wisdom, and bring balance to your mental and somatic experiences. This journey of self-discovery empowers you to reclaim parts of yourself that have long been ignored, or rejected, inviting you into holistic healing, growth and personal transformation.
Harnessing the Power of Myth: Using Archetypes for Personal Growth and Healing
Explore how mythic stories and archetypes from ancient Greek mythology to modern tales like Harry Potter can empower personal transformation and healing. Discover how to apply these timeless narratives to your own life journey.