We’re told we’re never alone — but the truth is, some parts of healing can only be walked in solitude. The moment you stop waiting for someone to save you and begin meeting yourself fully, everything changes. This is where the real magic begins.

After cancer, the world expects you to bounce back — to return to your old life, your old routines, your old self. But what if that version of you was never meant to survive? In this deeply personal essay, Eddie Enever shares how healing after cancer isn’t about going back, but about rebuilding — and why true recovery means evolving beyond the conditions that once kept you unwell.

When you’ve been through cancer, people tell you how strong you are. They mean it as a compliment — but sometimes being called strong becomes its own kind of prison. In this raw and heartfelt essay, Eddie Enever shares how his idea of strength transformed through illness, loss, and rebuilding, and how true healing began only when he allowed himself to fall apart.

Cancer doesn’t just take health — it creates a silence that cuts deeper than the disease itself. Even surrounded by loved ones, patients often feel profoundly alone, as friends pull away and families struggle to know what to say. In this essay, Eddie Enever shares his own journey of loss, presence, and unexpected support, offering hope and insight into what it truly means to show up for someone with cancer.

Oncology focuses on the lumps, the bumps, and the treatments — but once the tumours are gone, patients are left to face the silent aftermath alone. Life after cancer is about rebuilding trust in your body, navigating broken relationships, managing hidden endocrine damage, and redefining your sense of self. This powerful essay explores the unspoken reality of survivorship and calls for medicine to step up.

Why do we hurt others or shut down ourselves? Often, it’s because our own pain has never been witnessed. This article explores the link between trauma, identity, and the core human need for validation. Learn how being seen — by another and by ourselves — becomes the first step toward nervous system healing.

Stillness is simple — but not always safe. For those living with stress, trauma, or hyper-vigilance, silence and solitude can feel threatening. In this article, we explore how to gently retrain your nervous system to feel safe in stillness, and how this return to quiet becomes a powerful foundation for healing.

You don’t just regulate your nervous system alone — you regulate through relationship. Co-regulation is a biological need, not a weakness. In this article, we explore the science of connection through a polyvagal lens, how safe relationships repair trauma, and why healing isn’t complete until it includes others.

Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget. Somatic-based psychotherapy bridges the gap between thought and sensation, blending CBT with Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry to gently release stored trauma and teach your nervous system safety. Whether in person or online, this approach helps you move out of fight, flight, or freeze and back into calm, connection, and choice.

Unlock the hidden power of your breath using Polyvagal Theory. Learn scientifically proven breathing techniques that create lasting nervous system safety, resilience, and emotional calm in your daily life.

Yin Yoga isn't just slow - it’s a sacred space for nervous system repair. In a world that rewards hustle, this practice offers a quiet rebellion: stillness, surrender, and safety. Learn how Yin creates the ideal conditions for deep healing and parasympathetic recalibration.

Can-xiety—cancer anxiety—is more than just worry. It’s a physiological response to living in the unknown. In this article, we unpack why anxiety is so common in the cancer journey, how it affects healing, and the powerful role of nervous system regulation, agency, and testing. Learn how to scaffold around the fear and find steadiness, one step at a time.

Healing isn’t just about treatments, supplements, or willpower—it’s about safety. When your nervous system feels secure, your body can repair, restore, and regenerate. Without safety, healing remains out of reach. This article explores the science of safety, the role of the nervous system in recovery, and real-life strategies to regulate your system and optimize healing.

Stress is more than just a feeling—it’s a biological force that rewires your body, driving inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic illness. From brain shrinkage to gut dysfunction, its effects are profound, but they’re also reversible. Discover how stress impacts your health and learn actionable strategies to repair the damage.

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind—it’s stored in your body, shaping your health and well-being. Learn how to release stored trauma, regulate your nervous system, and create resilience with proven tools and practices.

Stress isn’t just something that happens to you—it’s a story you tell yourself. By reframing your perspective, you can transform stress into a powerful tool for growth and resilience. Explore how shifting your mindset can unlock a healthier, more empowered life

Trauma isn’t just in your mind—it lives in your body. Polyvagal Theory reveals how your nervous system responds to trauma and offers a roadmap to move from survival states like freeze and shutdown to calm, connection, and resilience. Explore the power of somatic practices and discover how to foster true healing and flow in your life.

Pamela's lifelong battle with chronic pain ended when she addressed the trauma at its core. Read how MDMA therapy transformed her life, the importance of a therapeutic setting, and why healing trauma is key to overcoming chronic conditions

Psychoneuroimmunology reveals how the mind and body are intimately connected. Chronic stress and emotional suppression can fuel inflammation and lead to chronic disease. But by addressing trauma and adopting expressive coping strategies, you can unlock resilience and transform your health and healing.

Trauma leaves an imprint on the mind and body, affecting our health in profound ways. Explore the science of trauma, its connection to chronic disease, and empowering ways to heal through compassionate somatic exploration.