Our nervous system is always working behind the scenes to keep us safe. It moves between different states depending on what it perceives as stress, safety, connection, or threat. Understanding these states helps us stop judging ourselves and start responding with care.

I realized early in the summer that I was operating in survival mode, and that awareness alone is a form of growth. For years, I didn't even recognize it. Like many high-achieving Black women, I believed that my ability to persevere meant I was okay.

Rest is such a forbidden act for women that are always on the grind. It's time for us to take a moment and change the way we think of rest.

Chronic headaches, digestive issues, muscle tension, fatigue, and even hair loss. The constant need to "prove" yourself or ensure everyone e

For years, I lived in a cycle of over-functioning without realizing it. It wasn’t something I consciously chose, but it became my default. A