Comfy Chair Counselling

05/02/2026

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04/17/2026

I wish there was a more pleasant phrase, but then again this one fits!

I frequently support this concept indirectly in my sessions with both men and women.

Cheers to those who do the work! 💛

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04/13/2026

“Sometimes, chasing the perfect protocol or the next thing to buy or consume or try means missing out on just being consistent with the simple stuff that’s already right there. Consistency is the ultimate biohack.”
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Wellness and nervous system regulation can absolutely be fancy— biohacking gadgets like vagal nerve stimulators, peptides, supplements.

And hey, I love them too; I’ve seen them work wonders for people chasing peak performance.

But the truth is, I recommend these free nervous system regulators to my telehealth patients just as often—like solid sleep routines, gentle walks in nature, or even breathing through a tough day without spiraling.

Those aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential game-changers for keeping your nervous system regulated and calm.

Sometimes, chasing the perfect protocol or the next thing to buy or consume or try means missing out on just being consistent with the simple stuff that’s already right there. Consistency is the ultimate biohack.

04/10/2026

Thinking about joining Stuck in the Middle With You… but haven’t said yes yet?

We know life is busy.
And it can be hard to take time for yourself — especially with so many responsibilities, commitments, and people pulling you in different directions.

We also know how important that time is… and that you deserve it. 💛

Good news: Early registration pricing has been extended until Monday, April 13th!

Join us for just one evening a week over 3 weeks — to connect, share, and be supported. 🌿

Details (including QR code and email to sign up) are in the pictures below.

04/08/2026

So excited to have just received The New Perimenopause by The Pause Life by Dr. Mary Claire Haver📚✨

Looking forward to bringing this up-to-date, evidence-based information into our upcoming Stuck in the Middle With You menopause support group - and sharing it with all of you. 💛

Don’t miss the early bird pricing - available until Friday!

Poster with details about dates and how to sign up in the comments!

04/07/2026

In case you needed to hear this today 💛

04/01/2026

If you’ve been told you’re “too emotional” lately… it might not be stress or anxiety.
It could be perimenopause.

The post below highlights what many are just beginning to understand — hormonal shifts during this stage directly impact mood, emotional regulation, and how we experience ourselves. This is biology, not a personality change.

Join Stuck in the Middle With You, a 3-week menopause support group focused on understanding these changes and finding support through the transition. 🌿

Spring sessions: April 16, 23, 30 | 6–8pm
📍 Realign Wellness

Email sitm.menopausegroup@gmail.com
or comment JOIN below to learn more or sign up.

You are not “too emotional.” This could be perimenopause.

If you’ve felt sudden rage, anxiety, or like you’re not yourself, this is not a personality change. It’s biology.

Hormonal shifts in perimenopause impact serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, the same brain pathways that regulate mood and emotional stability.

This is why symptoms can feel intense, unfamiliar, and hard to explain.
And why so many women are dismissed instead of treated.

You deserve to understand what’s happening in your brain and body.

The New Perimenopause breaks down the science and gives you real, evidence-based strategies to support your mental health through this transition.

Preorder The New Perimenopause here: https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book

03/29/2026

Spring is here — and so is the 2nd run of Stuck in the Middle With You, our menopause support group! 🌿

This 3-week series explores the emotional ups and downs of the menopause transition — from hormone shifts to the life changes that come with this stage. 💛

📌 Registration is open! Check out the poster below for details and the QR code to sign up.

03/21/2026

I wore my sparkly snowflake ❄️ earrings this week…

Because it’s been a long, cold, white winter - and the taste of warmth last week was hopeful.
I needed to find the ✨sparkle✨ in this new snow!

And if you can forget the fact that yesterday was the spring equinox… 🌷
that we are heading towards the end of March…
that Wiarton Willie predicted an early spring…

…well, then there really is some beauty in the quiet white of fresh falling snow!

Perhaps it’s reminding us that the time of rest before new growth is not yet over.
That there is a transition to these kinds of seasonal or life changes.
That while moments of this transition may spark a restlessness to start moving, we can still move slowly. 🐢

I hope you can find some rest and ✨sparkle✨ in this transition time between seasons!

02/10/2026

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Love is often framed as chemistry, but attachment research points to something else.

What matters most isn’t how strong the feeling is, but whether the bond is reliable. Whether we feel safe to turn toward someone.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re reflecting on love as a secure bond — the romance of responsiveness.