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What if burnout prevention started with a wee shake?
I recently came across this quote and thought, well, that's so true. "Winners never quit. Winners also never get to go home early. I know a lot of winners. They all look exhausted." James Bore It also made me pause. Because so many people I see display this 'winner' energy, constantly pushing, rarely resting, quietly burning out and many are wearing this like a badge of honour. “I felt overwhelmed. After learning TRE, I finally felt calm in my body, something I hadn’t exper

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Oct 203 min read


For those caring for others ...
I've heard so many carers and parents stating that they don't have time to look after themselves. And I totally get it. It must be...

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Oct 103 min read


An offer for you ...
I'm just back from my Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training , so I wanted you to be the first to know that I am now a certified Mental...

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Sep 302 min read


Would you like to try something simple with me right now?
Today I invite you to take just a couple of minutes (honestly, you won't need longer) to notice your body. Noticing tiny details Really...

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Sep 203 min read


Playtime – Do you fancy a sing-along?
You might wonder: Why singing ? Isn't TRE all about shaking ? Quite right. And both soothe the nervous system beautifully. A microphone...

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Sep 102 min read


Let’s Talk About Grief
We all encounter grief at some stage in our lives – after all, it's the price we pay for love, right? Still, it's a topic that makes many...

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Aug 305 min read


The power of a wee shake
Sometimes people tell me: “I don’t need TRE, I shake when I dance wildly in the kitchen!” And I smile … because yes, movement heals...

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Aug 202 min read


Stuff happens, how we deal with it matters
Yes, stuff happens, although some might say sh*t happens, right? Let's call a spade a spade, I'm German after all, there's no beating...

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Aug 103 min read


The psychiatrist and the body
I promised in my previous post to share with you some of Bessel van der Kolk's wisdom . In case you don't know him, you might have heard...

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Jul 305 min read


Do you have a body and want to heal?
If you’ve ever talked about your challenges and wondered why you're not feeling better, this post is for you.
I used to think that talking things through was the only way to heal.
But after a few attempts of various talking therapies I didn't feel any different.
Many years later and fairly unexpectedly, the shift came.
Not from more thinking, but from something much deeper: my own TREmendously amazing body.

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Jul 205 min read


Have you already tried 'everything'?
Some clients tell me they have. Maybe you have too? Therapy, exercises, journaling, yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, apps and all kinds of...

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Jul 102 min read


This is genius ...
… simply because it summarises in such a fabulous way so many topics I have also addressed in my blog posts. Photo by Markus Spiske on...

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Jun 302 min read


This article* is heart-breaking
It also left me slightly puzzled. Let me explain. Forget-me-not and - more importantly - forget-myself-not! National Carers'...

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Jun 203 min read


Your invitation to share your views - you'll get a reward in return
This is my 70th blog post – not exactly 100, yet, but let's take this milestone as an opportunity to properly connect. I invite you to...

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Jun 103 min read


OK, I'm handing over …
… to David Berceli, Phd, himself, the creator of TRE. David Berceli, PhD, creator of TRE As you've probably gathered by now, I'm on a...

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May 302 min read


The connection between TRE and Chasing Cars
A while ago I took part in a Community Co-Regulation Sing-a-Long and it was so uplifting – the choir master was super encouraging, the...

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May 206 min read


Whom is TRE for?
A colleague of mine states that TRE is for everybody whose heart is beating. And while this is absolutely true, because almost everybody...

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May 104 min read


The real antidote to our tech-dependent world
Are you listening to the Today programme on BBC Radio 4? Maybe you are too young? When I first moved to the UK (I was 34) and was keen to...

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Apr 302 min read


Are you ready to become an empowered parent?
Calling all expectant or new parents – this might be you, but if not, please share this info with your friends, kids, grandchildren ......

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Apr 205 min read


Beyond Mother's Day
Mother's Day has come and gone, like every year. I always think that one day isn't enough – and that, by the way, applies to any...

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Apr 104 min read
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