Original State Healing

04/07/2025

01/23/2025

I try to practice one or two things daily where I intentionally move at half speed and notice what becomes more available in those moments.
Try it on and let me know what you notice!✨

12/04/2024

The end goal is feeling…we may practice behaviors or rituals, but what we are ultimately doing is practicing a feeling practicing a new way of being.

This helps us bring the unconscious to consciousness, dismantle old belief systems, take off old judgments, and free those hidden and loathed parts of us and finally hold them in esteem.

Witness our wounding, gently, creates a deep felt sense of peace.

11/19/2024

We often talk about wanting a calm nervous system, but the truth is, what we really need is a system that can move with ease, flexibility, and resilience. One that can flow with energy when needed, but also return to a sense of calm when we need to ground. It’s like your breath—constantly moving, but always coming back to center.

When we give our nervous system the space to be in this flow, we start to feel peaceful, no matter what’s going on around us. Not in a forced way, but in a way that feels natural and rooted. 🌱

The key? Take a few minutes each day to slow down. Focus on something that brings you even a small sense of peace—whether it’s a feeling, a thought, or just the sensation of your breath. Let your body soften into that experience.

5-10 minutes a day is all it takes. That small, consistent practice helps your nervous system become more adaptable and grounded over time. And when life gets intense, you’ll find yourself able to shift back to your center more easily.

It’s not about being calm all the time—it’s about having the capacity to find your calm, whenever you need it. 🙏

If you’re looking to build more resilience and peace from the inside out, this simple practice can be a powerful start.

11/14/2024

Sometimes, the greatest gift we can give ourselves after a relationship ends is the permission to pause and listen to our body’s wisdom. Rather than rushing to fill the empty spaces, we can learn to exhale fully, ground in the present, and honor the process of release. 🌿

This journey doesn’t have to be taken alone. Through practice, we can discover tools to support this healing in real, embodied ways—inviting gentle movement, breathwork, and grounding exercises that allow the body to truly let go. Working with a therapist specifically training in this work can guide you through this powerful process, giving you practical tools to reconnect, rebuild, and nurture the spaces within.

Let’s learn to trust our body’s natural rhythm for healing. The seeds for renewal are already within you. 🌱

11/13/2024

This is the essence of yin energy, of which receptivity is a quality.

We all have yin energy— it’s what we feel in our parasympathetic NS. We all have yang energy— it’s what we feel from the sympathetic NS.

11/08/2024

“Psychotherapy without addressing the body is like pulling the w**d but leaving the root.” 🌱

True healing happens when we connect both mind and body. With over 20 years of experience in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and ancient wisdom traditions, I offer a holistic, embodied approach that helps you release past trauma at the root level.

Healing isn’t just about talking—it’s about integrating the wisdom stored in your body to create lasting transformation. Together, we’ll uncover your inner strength, release what no longer serves you, and allow your authentic self to emerge.

💫 Healing through mind, body, and spirit
💫 Gentle, relational, and transformative
💫 Reconnect with your innate wisdom and strength

11/02/2024

🌱 Talk Therapy vs. Somatic Therapy 🌱

In traditional talk therapy, we explore thoughts and feelings through conversation, often focusing on cognitive understanding. While this can be valuable, it might not always reach the root of trauma or emotional pain.

Somatic therapy, on the other hand, invites you to connect with your body’s sensations and wisdom. It recognizes that our bodies hold memories and emotions, allowing for deeper healing and transformation. This integrative approach fosters a profound connection between mind, body, and heart.

Ready to explore this journey of healing? Book a discovery call today and begin accessing your inner wisdom!

10/29/2024

In our daily lives, we often unconsciously choose negative thoughts over positive ones, reflecting our habitual direction of perception. Before we form an opinion, take action, or even think, we make a subconscious choice about how to navigate our experiences. This choice can either be limiting or expansive.

Your inner direction influences your overall well-being, manifesting physically in your body—like the difference between an alkaline and acidic environment, or between a low-performing and high-performing immune system. It’s crucial to tune into your mental chatter and assess whether your thoughts are limiting or permissive. From there, you can consciously shift your mindset to foster more expansive and supportive experiences. This practice aligns beautifully with the principles what I specialize in, somatic therapy, emphasizing embodiment and emotional processing for holistic healing.💡✨

10/25/2024

🌟 Embodying Presence 🌟

Feeling into our bodies and honoring the gift of each breath is the core of true embodiment. This practice, though profoundly simple, often feels daunting, leading us to seek elaborate methods as a shield against our vulnerability.

As we intentionally create moments of stillness and introspection amidst life’s chaos, we begin to unravel the conditioned beliefs and thought patterns that confine us. In this sacred space of clarity, we reclaim our power and rediscover the deep wisdom that resides within. Let’s embark on this transformative journey of self-awareness together. 💫

10/13/2024

When we stop using all our energy to suppress emotions, we free up our vital life force. Feeling your emotions isn’t a burden—it’s part of reclaiming that energy.

Emotional suppression drains more energy than expression. It might feel exhausting to express emotions, but in truth, holding them in takes a far greater toll.

Suppressed emotions—especially negative ones—keep us trapped in cycles of stress and illness. These emotions, stored in the body, can be gently released through somatic practices and brain retraining, which rewire the nervous system for ease and well-being. But the real key is inner work: looking at your experiences, relationships, and belief systems with radical honesty and self-compassion.

Sometimes we hold onto anger because we’ve never seen it expressed in a healthy way. Or we carry stress because it feels unsafe to voice it. These parts of you have acted in self-protection, but they no longer serve your highest good. You can feel, express, and heal—and through that, access the energy needed to transform your life.

The beauty of this work is in building the courage to face and process deep-seated emotions in a way that brings more connection, trust, and intimacy. True healing doesn’t happen in isolation, and no one can do it for you. But you don’t have to do it alone.

✨ If this resonates, let’s explore how we can begin this journey together. Book a free discovery call with me, and let’s reclaim the energy that’s waiting to support your transformation. ✨

10/08/2024

This week, l’m leaning into the wisdom of our bodies and the healing that happens when we soften into awareness. Here are a few reflections that might resonate with you too:

🌀Balance starts with awareness: Harmonize the layers of your being-sensational, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Pause and tune in.

🫂Gentleness unlocks growth: By being loving and gentle with ourselves, we allow our survival energy to alchemize into new possibilities.

🌊Perception is fluid: What we thought was true can change when we allow our felt experiences to reshape our understanding.

This week, I invite you to take a moment each day to connect with your inner experience. Whether it’s through stillness, movement, or breath, let your body lead the way. Let’s all practice softening, paying attention, and allowing something new to bloom.

-Leslie