In the Nude: naked truth of healing

In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , I get raw and real about what it actually looks like to stay with yourself in the middle of a trigger. Not in theory — in practice. Healing isn’t about never being triggered. It’s about learning how to stay connected to yourself while the crazy comes out to play — and how to come back with compassion when you get pulled under. I walk you...

Have you ever noticed how someone else's emotions can hijack your own? You either absorb their energy and throw it right back—or you counter it, trying to fix, smooth, or silence it. This pattern isn't random—it's a survival skill you likely picked up long ago. If, as a child, you were never met with empathy… if you were told—through words, silence, or tension—that you were “too much,”...

Ever feel frustrated that you're relearning the same lesson again and again? You’re not alone—and you're not stupid. In this episode of  In the Nude: The Naked Truth About Healing , we explore what it actually takes to go from  understanding  something to  living  it. Healing isn't about having a truth once—it's about embodying it over time until it becomes muscle memory. This is y...

In this episode of  In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we explore the quiet, powerful practice of  allowing —and how it may be the very thing that sets you free. So many of us were taught to survive by controlling everything: people’s opinions, outcomes, environments, emotions. But the truth? We don’t actually have control over most things—and trying to hold on tight only leaves us anxious,...

In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we’re talking about a word that gets thrown around a lot—but rarely explained in a real, usable way: authenticity . You’ve probably heard that healing requires being your “authentic self.” But what does that actually mean? And how do you do it when trauma taught you to hide, adapt, perform, or shrink just to survive? This episode is a com...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we’re getting to the heart of something every human wrestles with—**self-worth**. We’ve been taught that our value is tied to what we do, how well we perform, or how much we give. But the truth is: **you are worthy simply because you exist**.Your worth isn’t earned. It doesn’t rise and fall with your productivity, your past, or your abil...

In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we’re talking about how overwhelming it can feel when you’re trying to build a healthier life—emotionally, mentally, and physically. There’s so much information out there, and it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short or not doing enough. This episode isn’t about giving you one more thing to start—it’s about lightening the load . I’m sh...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we’re taking a hard look at productivity—and how the capitalist, hustle-driven version of it is slowly destroying our connection to what *really* matters. We’ve been taught to measure our worth by how much we accomplish, how busy we are, and how well we perform. But the truth? **Taking care of yourself is productive.** Rest is productive...

In this powerful episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we’re diving into the deep and often hidden wound of **self-abandonment**—what it is, how it shows up, and why it’s so important to heal it. When we’ve endured trauma or grown up without consistent care, we learn to survive in whatever way we can. For many of us, that looks like people-pleasing, caretaking, perfectionism, hyper-...

In this raw and honest episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing, I’m sharing the top 5 things I wish someone had told me when I started my healing journey—things no one really talks about, but we *need* to hear. If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or like you must be doing healing “wrong,” this episode is for you. We're diving into what really happens when you start feeling safe...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we’re getting to the root of something that affects every part of your healing journey—your nervous system. If you've ever felt constantly overwhelmed, reactive, exhausted, or shut down, chances are your nervous system is dysregulated. We’ll break down what nervous system regulation actually means, why it’s crucial for emotional heal...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we explore one of the most powerful tools you already have—your perspective. How you *choose* to show up, how you *decide* to see yourself, your past, your trauma, and your growth—*changes everything*. When you come to the table already believing you’re broken, unworthy, or behind, that’s what you’ll see—whether or not it’s true. But whe...

You are powerful. You may not see it—because it’s all you’ve ever known. When we experience trauma, we often lose ourselves in coping, disassociation, and survival. We become untethered, struggling with regulation, self-trust, and the belief that we are capable of more. But the truth is, your power has never left you. In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing, we explore what it me...

In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we challenge the narrative of "not enough" and explore what happens when we shift our focus from failure to gratitude. Instead of dwelling on where we think we should be, what if we took a moment to see how far we've already come? Healing isn’t about racing to an endpoint; it’s about recognizing the small, beautiful steps we've taken alon...

In this follow-up episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we continue unpacking the impact of moral labels on our healing journey. When we divide actions into “good” and “bad,” we don’t just categorize behavior—we attach shame to our identity. This behavior-focused mentality fuels self-judgment, disconnects us from true growth, and keeps us stuck in cycles of guilt and fear. But what i...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we dive deep into the concept of “good” and “bad” and how these labels affect our healing process. As humans, we naturally categorize actions and people—including ourselves—into binary boxes of right and wrong, good and bad. But what if this way of thinking is holding us back from true growth and compassion? We’ll explore why we moralize...

After a break in episodes, I’m back with In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , sharing an honest conversation about the need to step back and reset. Sometimes the chaos and heaviness of the world can pull us down, and in those times, the most revolutionary act we can take is caring for our mental health. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey—how I needed to pull back from respons...

The holiday season often comes with expectations of family gatherings, but let’s be honest—not all family dynamics are easy. In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we explore the power of choice when it comes to spending time with family. You don’t *have* to sacrifice your mental health to meet expectations. We’ll talk about recognizing that you have a say in where and how yo...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, I expand on the power of positive thinking and its connection to manifestation, thriving, and creating the life you deeply desire. The truth is, you don’t have to force or hustle your way to your dream life. That life unfolds naturally when you embrace the truth: you are already enough. You don’t need to become someone else, gain more sk...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we unpack the truth and lies behind the power of positive thinking. If you’ve ever been told to “just stay positive” or “focus on the good,” you’ve likely felt the frustration of trying to force yourself into a state of happiness when it’s the last thing you feel. Here’s the truth: plastering on a happy face isn’t healing—it’s avoidance....

In this heartfelt episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we speak directly to the moments of pain and despair when you feel unlovable—when the actions of others have convinced you that you lack worth. But here’s the truth: their actions don’t define your value. You are loved. You are worthy. And you deserve effort and care. Together, we will sit in this hurt, acknowledging the pain, b...

In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing , we dive into the complex journey of understanding love—why we crave it, how to find it, and how our early experiences shape our beliefs about it. Many of us grew up with the notion that love has strings attached, that it’s only given when we meet certain standards. We internalized this, believing that if others don’t show us love, it must...

In this episode of *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we explore the deep-rooted patterns of self-abandonment and how they impact our ability to thrive. When we constantly question why we feel a certain way, searching for a “good reason,” we unknowingly devalue our own experiences. This self-questioning is a form of abandonment, leaving our inner self feeling isolated and unheard. For many...

In part two of our exploration of safety on *In the Nude: Naked Truth About Healing*, we dive into one of the most crucial yet overlooked aspects of emotional safety—processing and feeling your emotions. Healing trauma, especially childhood trauma, requires more than understanding your story; it demands that you feel your feelings fully and safely. This episode provides a practical guide on how to...

In this episode of In the Nude: Naked Truth of Healing , we begin a critical conversation about the foundation of all healing: safety. Whether you’re healing from childhood trauma, emotional wounds, or life’s challenges, every path to recovery starts with creating a safe environment—both physically and emotionally. Without safety, it’s impossible to truly begin the work of healing. In this Part 1...