Letters to the Part of Me

A gentle reminder that you’re not alone and that reconnecting with your higher self can bring calm, clarity, and trust back into your daily life. 💡 In this heartfelt episode, I share what happened when I tried to do everything on my own and forgot I was supported by something bigger. We talk about rebuilding trust in life, finding gentle signs of guidance, and reconnecting with your higher self i...

Feeling like you’re always on edge, exhausted, or shutting down? This video breaks down three powerful concepts — chronic dysregulation, allostatic load, and the window of tolerance, in simple, everyday language. 💡 You’ll learn: 👉What chronic dysregulation really means 👉How allostatic load (the “backpack of stress”) builds up over time 👉Why your window of tolerance shrinks when you carry too m...

You’ve probably seen “nervous system regulation” paired with ice baths, intense breathwork, or mindfulness practices. But what if your body is already in constant stress or survival mode? These popular tools might actually make things worse. In this episode, Clara breaks down what nervous system regulation really means, why safety = familiarity (even if it’s chaotic), and how simple daily practice...

Why do you snap at small things, get stuck in endless busyness, go numb and disconnected, or find yourself saying yes when you want to say no? In this episode, we explore the four survival states your nervous system moves into under stress: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. I’ll share everyday examples so you can recognise which state feels most familiar to you, and how each one shapes your life. Y...

Ever wondered why affirmations or “just think positive” advice don't actually work when you’re stressed, anxious, or frozen? In this episode, I share:✨ Why your nervous system reacts to the unknown as if it’s unsafe.✨ The difference between your conscious mind (5%) and your subconscious (95%).✨ Why mindset tools don’t land when your body is in survival mode.✨ What somatic work does differe...

Welcome to Season 2 of Letters to the Part of Me: A Podcast on Somatic Healing, Presence, and the Nervous System. This season, we’re doing things a little differently: blending my personal reflections with clear, compassionate education on the nervous system, so you can better understand your body and what it needs to feel safe. In this first episode, I share the single piece of knowledge that com...

In this deeply personal letter, I share two pivotal moments — one in a yoga studio surrounded by beauty and softness, and another deep in the Amazon jungle, surrounded by snakes, scorpions, and darkness. One triggered my nervous system. The other helped it relax. This episode explores why safety is never about appearances, how neuroception runs the show, and why being told “you’re safe” can someti...

If you’ve ever wondered, “shouldn’t I be further by now?” This letter is for you. In this gentle somatic episode, I speak to the part of you who’s done all the work — the diets, the books, the affirmations — and still feels behind.   This is a reminder:You’re not broken. You’re becoming. And healing was never meant to be linear. Together we’ll explore: Why urgency isn’t your fault — it’s your...

This one is for the overthinkers. The overachievers. The ones who flinch at kindness and feel like they have to fix themselves before they’re lovable. In this tender letter, I speak to the part of you who fears she’s too much… or just too broken.   You’ll hear: A gentle reframe for why you feel this way (it’s not your fault) Why your nervous system might still be holding survival energy Somat...

This letter is for the part of you that’s always doing. The part that equates stillness with laziness. The one who believes rest has to be earned. In this first episode, I write to the overachiever. The fixer. The one who keeps running — even when she's tired. We explore how nervous system patterns shape our pace. Why slowing down feels unsafe. And how rest is not a reward, but a remembering. Ther...