HeartSway Peer Support

01/27/2026

I don’t know about you, but life has been feeling heavy lately. Sad. Disappointed. Scared.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the good, the love, the compassion… but it’s there.
If you need somewhere to vent… to talk… to explore… gimme a shout.
And to make these conversations more accessible, I now have a ‘pay why you can’ fee structure.

01/23/2026

“What do YOU want to do?”
This question is at the heart of self-determination. So often, we are told what we should do, or we are influenced by society, or our friends’ or family’s expectations.
Self-determination says, “What feels right for YOU?”, “What lights YOUR fire?”
Self-determination is one of the core values of peer support, and will always be encouraged in conversations with me.

I now have a ‘pay what you can’ fee structure! I want peer support to be acccessible for folks.
Lemme know if you wanna chat!

01/17/2026

What makes Peer Support unique is shared lived experience.

Peer Support is one of the only helping professions where personal experiences are openly shared in the interactions.

I know that when I heard a Peer Supporter say “I had a similar experience! You are not alone!”, this changed everything for me.
Talking to someone who truly understood what I was experiencing helped me feel supported in a way I hadn’t experienced before.

I’ve adjusted my fee to a ‘pay what you can’ structure, in order to make it more accessible to folks.

Lemme know if you’d like to chat!

01/16/2026

Humans are wired for connection.
Perhaps you’ve been feeling disconnected; from others, or yourself!
Peer support conversations nurture connection, where validation of whatever shows up is key.
Are you looking for deeper connection? Lemme know!
I’ve adjusted my fee structure to ‘pay what you can’… we all crave connection, and money shouldn’t be a barrier.

01/14/2026

Look what’s new at HeartSway!!!!!!

Exciting announcement!!
But first, please let me re-introduce myself.
I’m Janelle, and I’m the energy behind HeartSway Peer Support.
I’ve been quiet for a bit; working on a few other projects, and busy supporting folks.
So, what is this exciting announcement?
I have adjusted my fee to better reflect the way I want to support others.
I have adopted a ‘pay what you can’ policy!

If you’re wondering if Peer Support is the right fit for you, let me know! We can have a chat!

01/14/2026

Exciting announcement!!
But first, please let me re-introduce myself.
I’m Janelle, and I’m the energy behind HeartSway Peer Support.
I’ve been quiet for a bit; working on a few other projects, and busy supporting folks.
So, what is this exciting announcement?
I have adjusted my fee to better reflect the way I want to support others.
I have adopted a ‘pay what you can’ policy!

If you’re wondering if Peer Support is the right fit for you, let me know! We can have a chat!

08/27/2022

Love this graphic. Breaking down challenging interactions into more achievable steps can be pretty helpful!!

Emotional agility doesn't require extra time or energy. In fact, it will save you both.

When you're able to show up for yourself and others in an emotionally healthy way, you'll be able to redirect your energy, using it to accomplish the things that are most important to you instead of wasting it on harmful behaviors and thought patterns that don't serve you.

Give it a try by incorporating these three steps into your day today.

08/14/2022

As a Peer Supporter, I totally agree that without connection, a semblance of nervous system regulation, relative safety, healthy relationships and trust in your external resources and internal resiliency, healing trauma is very difficult. This graphic really helps to explain what needs to be more secure before trauma ‘work’ can take place.

Exploring trauma is all too often the first approach for some professionals. Or they spend just one or two sessions on safety, which is not enough for most people.
Preparing to work on trauma can take a long time! That doesn’t mean we are delaying healing - Focusing on safety, relationships, and co-regulation in the here and now can drastically reduce suffering and improve the quality of life for trauma survivors.

Image Credit: .clinical.psychologist

06/16/2022

Pretty darn pleased with the new design!!

04/17/2022

Thank you for posting this gem!!
What else has been helpful for you to say or hear when supporting someone with anxiety, or experiencing anxiety yourself?

03/26/2022

What’s new at HeartSway Peer Support!!

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