Healwithbritt

07/08/2025

I spent years thinking healing meant doing more—more protocols, more books, more effort to “fix” what felt broken. But the further I went, the more I realized: my body wasn’t asking for more. It was begging for less. Less noise. Less pushing. Less performing. It didn’t need another strategy—it needed space. It needed me to slow down enough to actually be in my life. Nervous system healing isn’t about mastering the next step—it’s about remembering the original rhythm. The one that exists in the trees, the seasons, the rising and setting sun. Nature doesn’t rush, yet it all gets done. When I let myself sync to that pace—when I stopped treating my life like a race to outrun my symptoms—I began to soften. I began to heal. Not in dramatic ways, but in real ones. Like the first full breath after holding it for years. Slowing down isn’t a detour on the healing path—it is the path. Your body is wired for presence, not performance. And when you choose to meet it with stillness, with slowness, with space to feel and just be—you return to the life your nervous system has been waiting for all along. 🤎

04/08/2025

03/08/2025

Why healing starts in the body

01/08/2025

Nervous System & Somatic Practice for Insomnia & Inability to Rest

24/07/2025

I never want this to happen to anyone else

22/07/2025

Your body has multiple diaphragms—not just the one you breathe with. These horizontal structures (in the pelvis, chest, shoulders, and even the skull) regulate energy, breath, and fluid flow. When trauma tightens these areas, it blocks emotional and physiological movement, leading to tension, fatigue, and even chronic pain. Working with the diaphragms through movement and gentle touch can open up pathways for healing and regulation. How to Release Tension in the Diaphragms: Releasing tension doesn’t happen through force—it happens through awareness and gentle support. Try this: 1️⃣ Place one hand on your chest and one on your hip.�2️⃣ Breathe in gently, noticing if one area moves more than the other.�3️⃣ As you exhale, allow the weight of your hands to soften into your body.�4️⃣ Repeat, noticing any subtle shifts. This simple practice can reset the nervous system, creating more space for breath, energy, and emotion to move freely. If this resonates, my book Body-First Healing (out March 25th!) includes 70+ somatic practices like this to support nervous system repair and embodied healing. Preorder today and get instant access to bonus resources—a nervous system assessment, regulation guide, and a 40-minute guided somatic practice. (🔗 on my page)! 📖 THANK YOU for your support! Your pre-orders help this book reach more people who need it. Can’t wait for you to get your copy! 🫶🏻

16/07/2025

Feeling like: you’re here, but you’re not really here? Like you’re on autopilot? Going through the motions yet lack emotion? You might be experiencing functional freeze, a blended state in the nervous system that combines elements of both the flight and shutdown responses. This reaction often occurs when faced with stress or trauma, causing the body to armor up while simultaneously feeling disconnected and numb. Characteristics of functional freeze include dissociation, difficulty concentrating, and experiencing a sense of paralysis in decision-making. It’s like going through the motions without emotion—externally you seem “fine,” yet internally you’re not. In everyday life, functional freeze can manifest as musing through life, being on autopilot, and lacking emotional engagement or connection to ourselves. You might find yourself zoning out during important conversations, procrastinating on tasks, or feeling emotionally numb in challenging situations. This armoring up response can significantly impact relationships, work, and personal growth, making it crucial to recognize and address. By understanding functional freeze, you can take the first steps toward regulation. 🤎