Jenny O'Dell, Embodiment and Bowen

03/14/2026

I have been talking about Anger this month (slowly but surely) and there are topics within I have't gotten to yet....

While doom scrolling this morning, I came across this reel that so BEAUTIFULLY expresses some observations about anger.

Processing what lies beneath anger can feel messy. Having a safe place to sift through those layers with someone neutral can be very beneficial to supporting your healing process, your efforts to manage the emotion when it comes up, and putting all the new pieces into practice.

If you, or someone you love and care for, could benefit from support like this, feel free to share with them my blog posts, my social media posts and maybe even an encouraging word. I'm happy to listen to your story and share how the tools in my tool box can support you!

03/13/2026

I have had quite a few people reach out to me the past couple of weeks or so asking:

"Why is a massage therapist talking about anger and not massage?"

Valid ask.

Short answer with a bit of sass:
Because I feel like it.

Slightly longer answer:
Because for 90 minutes I work with clients 1:1 to help them through the tension building in their bodies- to help them feel lighter, more fluid and at ease....ANGER is one of the emotions that is bursting out of some of them, squashed down by others, and simmering in the rest.

and

a client came to me specifically asking for anger support.

I'm a certified HeartMath Health professional specializing in Emotional Regulation- I've got the skills to help guide you out of what is exhausting you!

So- HERE is a link to my blog about ANGER:
https://jennyodell.me/blog/getting-a-bit-angry-are-we

And I got a bit carried away on Canva today, so enjoy this little picture show.

Let me know if you learned something new!

03/11/2026

Just a little blip about Anger for today. You can read my Blog Post about here: https://jennyodell.me/blog/getting-a-bit-angry-are-we

And I will be back with more later on!

In the mean time- I would love to get a list going in the comments: What makes you angry? I'll go first ⬇️

03/11/2026

I know talking about emotions and self regulation isn't the sexiest of topics... but... (as your local Eliot, Maine Bowenwork Practitioner and Emotion/Stress Regulation Mentor!)

I'm going to talk about it anyway.

I work on people's bodies all the live long day at my home practice, and some of you may have noticed I've been moonlighting back at Riverside Chiropractic Center (on Tuesdays). Some are working on a particular issue like knee replacements, sciatica pain and chronic migraine relief... But most are just

Wanting to relax.

To escape.

To reset.

To be anywhere but in reality.

These are just a few of the regular responses I get from clients week after week when I ask them: "What would you like to receive from this session" or " How do you want to feel when at the close of this session?"

Clients are escaping from chronic pain, grief, anxiety, overworking, broken boundaries, overwhelming mental load, intense relationships with family, broken relationships with spouses, caring for elderly parents, hectic schedules leading to the only rest time they can find is either on my table or when they are sleeping and they find that they aren't even getting much of that!

If you have read this far- Think about it for a moment.

Maybe you don't get a massage or a Bowenwork session to relax, reset or escape your reality for a bit, but I bet there is something you do to get a similar result.

Doom scroll maybe? Go for a walk? Work out? Cancel every plan on your calendar just to avoid people? Eat ice cream? Indulge in a cocktail or 3? Pick up another shift and or some overtime to avoid being home?

While there are MANY reasons for us to want to escape and many avenues we can take- some healthy, some not so much- in my experience- they are all attempts to stop an energy drain.

The biggest drain you have that will either kick you into high or low stress gear is your emotions.

Wouldn't you like to learn a bit on how to plug that drain and feel your inner battery full of life again?

I finally wrote a blog on Anger. Would love to know what you think.

Have you struggled with Anger in your life? If you are a human I can bet any money the answer is YES! And I’m here to break it down a little bit for you to help you understand what is going on in your body when anger takes over your brain. And offer some hope at the end.

03/09/2026

Being inconsistent on socials is probably the most consistent thing about me!

But today is the day and here is a little bit~ we WILL be learning about the physiology of anger and sorting out what we can do about it to plug that energetic drain!

03/07/2026

lol- right April Snow Hartford?!

03/07/2026

THIS is why Bowenwork is so effective. It focuses on the language of the nervous system to reset the fascia network that your muscles are within! Getting that connection communicating PROPERLY!

03/02/2026

Emotions are not good or bad. They are completely neutral.

But what happens when emotions become dysregulated? They can become depleting or they can lead to actions that you may not have chosen had you felt more regulated in the moment.

What have you noticed happening when your emotions run off with you?

This month I will be focusing on anger as I had a consultation last month specifically ask for support around that emotion, but this tool you can use to regulate ANY emotion- including when you are flying high on joy and excitement! (That can be draining too!)

So follow along and let me know how you felt practicing heart focused breathing!

02/28/2026

Good morning, Burlington!

Intrigued by the book?

Anger is a complicated emotion that often gets a bad rap.

It’s a draining heart energy that more often than not, doesn’t always serve us well, but it DOES serve a purpose.

A few weeks ago I had a consultation with a gentleman who was looking into seeking support around his anger that bubbles from time to time.

Feeling the dissonance of believing that it’s justifiable, and concerned over the potential consequences and stigma of being a man with anger.

First- kudos to him for recognizing it and desiring an outlet for change.

Emotional regulation is probably one of the most important skills that you can learn to protect and improve not only your mental health but your physical health as well.

For the month of March- to extend the Heart awareness month of February, I’m going to step into the making of content to bring the discussion of anger forward and offer some practical tools for you to implement to regulate it.

So STAY TUNED!!

March 1 is tomorrow!

02/27/2026

The beauty of Bowenwork is that there are so many ways to support the body- you can say that about any form of bodywork really, but there is something about how Bowen goes where it knows to go- it meaning the nervous system that innervates your fascial/muscular system.

For example- my client comes in with a focus on sciatica- so we work that target pelvic area, and during the session they notice there sinuses draining and a lot of “activity” in the head and jaw.

Low grade Headaches that had been buzzing in the background and creating fatigue and irritability- resolve. It’s all connected and you never know what your body is going to decide is the priority to resolve in any given session.

Curious how Bowen can support you? Let’s connect- send me a dm or peruse my website and schedule a call to get your questions answered. Link in the comments.