Not your typical love-and-light bullsh*t. Just my subtle (okayyyy, sometimes NOT-so-subtle 😘) way of calling you OUT & calling you BACK to yourself, all while reminding you you're not alone in any of this.
When your body forgets it’s safe (especially this time of year)
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The holidays can light up your nervous system like a Christmas tree. 🎄 Family dynamics. Busy schedules. Pressure to “make it perfect.” Even the good things—travel, excitement, nostalgia—can flip the same internal switches that go off when we’re in danger. That’s your HPA axis talking. It’s the stress-response highway that runs from your brain to your adrenal glands, pumping out cortisol and adrenaline whenever life feels “too much.” The problem? Your body can’t tell the difference between a real emergency and an emotional one So even when nothing’s wrong, you might still feel like you’re running on fumes—wired, tired, anxious, or just done. 💥 When It Stays On Too LongWhen the HPA axis never shuts off, you might notice:
🌙 The Re-Regulation ReminderYou don’t need a perfect routine, a 5 a.m. meditation, or a new planner to fix this. What your body really craves is safety—moments that remind it the fire is out. This season, try little things that whisper “we’re safe now”:
If you’re craving connection and tools that actually support your nervous system, I encourage you to come & join us. Our circles, workshops, and community spaces are built for women who are learning to live from safety, not survival. You can sit with us in person at Sacred Circle, step into your power at Villains, or join our next virtual manifestation workshop from home. Your nervous system doesn’t need another “to-do.” It needs proof that you’re supported. 💛 Much Love, |
Jess Leone
Not your typical love-and-light bullsh*t. Just my subtle (okayyyy, sometimes NOT-so-subtle 😘) way of calling you OUT & calling you BACK to yourself, all while reminding you you're not alone in any of this.
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