Held by Shawna

Held by Shawna Stop numbing. Start living. I help midlife women find presence, joy & themselves again. Hypnosis • Breathwork • Parts Work •
Somatic healing

02/04/2026

This trains your brain better than meditation.
In my experience, setting reminders for yourself to have regular moments of mindfulness teaches your brain faster, than sitting for a long periods of meditation in the day….especially if sitting isn’t easy for you!
One of the biggest challenges is the transition from doing into being at the start of a sit. If we can regularly practice that one small transition, the mind can start to easily slide into presence and that presence is where the good stuff is.

OK, I admit that this title is click bait and that any meditation practice is going to be beneficial however, even thinking about sitting for 15 20 30 minutes can be a pretty big deterrent for some. This is why I recommend to my one-on-one clients to find moments of authentic being and somatic exploration in the day. These have quickly become my favorite parts of the day and a doorway into a more authentic and vibrant life.

Working with me one on one is a great way to explore what is present in your life and to learn specialized tools to clear blocks and find joy. If you would like a taste of what this is like you can start in the held portal. This is my library of breath, work hypnosis, and somatic tools where you can just hit play and enjoy.

If you’d like to try out, the held portal comment held below and I’ll send you a link to try it for free. If you’re curious about one on ones, check the link in my bio and book a free, no pressure strategy call today.

If you’re curious about microdosing , dealing with low mood or feeling emotionally flat in this stage of life or maybe y...
01/29/2026

If you’re curious about microdosing , dealing with low mood or feeling emotionally flat in this stage of life or maybe you’re already experimenting with 🍄 and want to know how to get the most benefit, this workshop is for you.
In this second episode of the Held Sessions, registered psychotherapist and psychedelics expert Monica Lau explores the basics of microdosing, nervous-system science, potential benefits and drawbacks, and harm-reduction-based resources to support well-being with care and discernment.

Comment SESSIONS to join the Held Sessions midlife together community for women 35+ (ish), save your seat for this exciting FREE event and more to come.

01/27/2026

There is an undeniable reckoning that comes with midlife.

You shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Community is medicine.

Join us as we learn and grow together in this free online community. Our first live workshop is today at noon. Save your seat for this and other free expert talks and connect with other women in self the Held Sessions community and let’s do midlife together.

🔗 in bio or DM me to join.

Many seek coaching or personal development from a place of lack, trying to become something different and even better th...
01/25/2026

Many seek coaching or personal development from a place of lack, trying to become something different and even better than they are. The truth is the answers are inside of us. Nobody knows what we need like we do. This is why each coaching session is unique exploring the clients intentions and helping the let go of everything that is keeping them from finding their way home.

Curious about what coaching with me looks like? Book a free strategy call and I’ll show you.

Love you.

We hand over our power in little ways every day. What are the ways you are subtly or not so subtly self abandoning?If yo...
01/22/2026

We hand over our power in little ways every day. What are the ways you are subtly or not so subtly self abandoning?

If you’d like support in making positive changes in your life, send me a DM! You can also click the link in my bio to book session or a free strategy call.

01/19/2026

We can’t just let life happen to us and expect it to go the way we want.
This is just one of the many tools I use in my practice to help midlife women find joy again.
Comment COACHING, DM me or check the link in my bio to book a free no pressure strategy call and you’ll come out with a plan to bring joy back into your life today.

Join me and  January 27th at 12pm EST LIVE in the Held Sessions community. In this session, clinical herbalist and holis...
01/16/2026

Join me and January 27th at 12pm EST LIVE in the Held Sessions community.

In this session, clinical herbalist and holistic nutrition expert Carley Nadine will share a grounded, holistic deep dive into the nervous system shifts that happen in perimenopause and why so many women start experiencing anxiety “out of nowhere.”

We’ll cover what’s happening hormonally, why coping tools stop working, and simple daily practices that help regulate mood, sleep, and overwhelm.

The goal is for women to walk away feeling understood, steady, and equipped with practical tools they can use right away.

Comment SESSIONS and I’ll send you the link to join the free community and RSVP for the event.

See you there!

01/16/2026

Let’s do this, together.

Monthly experts on topics like:
✨ Anxiety
✨ Gut health
✨ Shame
✨ Skin health
✨ Microdosing
✨ Aging parents
✨ Movement
Live calls. Free replays. Community support.
Comment SESSIONS below for the link or check my bio.

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