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.
How Long Do Emotions Last? Science Says 90 Seconds—But There’s a Catch
Emotions naturally last just 90 seconds in the body. So why do some feelings linger for hours? The answer lies in the mind—and how we can finally let emotions move through.