by Embodied Living Therapy | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
We often treat perfectionism and procrastination as opposing traits. One is about overachieving, the other about avoiding. One gets praised, the other judged. But in truth, these two patterns are not opposites at all. They are deeply interconnected and often emerge...
by Embodied Living Therapy | Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most of us have heard of the body’s stress responses: fight, flight, or freeze. These are the ways our nervous system reacts to danger or overwhelm, either by confronting it, escaping it, or shutting down. But there’s one more response that’s often misunderstood or...
by Embodied Living Therapy | May 5, 2025 | Anxiety
You finally carve out time to rest—no emails, no errands, no expectations. But instead of feeling relaxed, your shoulders tense. Your thoughts race. Guilt creeps in, whispering “You should be doing something.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And more...
by Embodied Living Therapy | Mar 19, 2025 | IFS Parts Work
Anxiety is something most of us know all too well—it shows up as racing thoughts, physical tension, worry about the future, and sometimes a relentless inner critic. We often see anxiety as a nuisance, frustrating, or an enemy we need to get rid of. But what if we...
by Embodied Living Therapy | Mar 3, 2025 | Anxiety
The experience of taking care of everyone else and growing up too fast is a concept often described in therapy as “parentified.” This can be tricky as being mature is often praised and seen as a good thing. But what is the flip side of taking care of everyone else and...
