Dr Holly Battrum DACM, LAc

Dr Holly Battrum DACM, LAc Traditional East Asian Medicine Doctor , Health & Life coach for Individuals and corporations

Most people don’t need more pressure. They need a pause long enough to actually hear themselves again.This framework is...
05/16/2026

Most people don’t need more pressure.
They need a pause long enough to actually hear themselves again.

This framework is one of the foundational tools I teach to help high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and move through life with more clarity and less overwhelm.

✨ BREAK
✨ BREATHE
✨ LISTEN
✨ ACTIVATE

Small shifts. Big impact.

If this resonates with you, I’d love to invite you to my free live workshop:

“From Overthinking to Embodied Leadership”

We’ll go deeper into how to use these tools in real life so you can stop living on autopilot and start feeling more connected, calm, and supported again.

Save your spot by clicking the link below or head to my Link in bio
https://path.sjokort.com/home—sjokort-live-webinar

Comment “WORKSHOP” if you’re joining 🤍

There’s something powerful about being in spaces where community, purpose, and wellbeing intersect. I recently had the o...
05/13/2026

There’s something powerful about being in spaces where community, purpose, and wellbeing intersect.

I recently had the opportunity to be part of an event through the Kansas Golf Foundation, and I left feeling incredibly grateful for the conversations, connections, and shared commitment to supporting people in meaningful ways.

What stood out most to me was the reminder that wellness doesn’t only happen in clinics or retreat spaces. It happens in communities. In movement. In moments of connection. In environments where people are encouraged to show up as they are and supported in doing so.

As someone who believes deeply in whole-person wellness and the importance of rhythm over perfection, it’s always inspiring to collaborate with organizations creating opportunities for growth, resilience, and connection both on and off the course.

Thank you to the Kansas Golf Foundation for the invitation, the hospitality, and the work you continue to do in the community. Honored to have been part of it. ⛳️✨

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05/13/2026

If you’re interested in seeing how Holistic Eastern Medicine Practices can help you break out of survival mode and finally start to feel better again, then I invite you to join me for my free workshop happening next week!

Register free → link in bio

Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:

exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix
emotional overwhelm
brain fog
tension you’ve normalized
never fully feeling “off”

Many high performers are functioning in survival mode without realizing it.

That’s why I created this free workshop:

Nervous System Regulation for Workplace Wellness

Inside, we’ll explore:
✨ how chronic stress impacts the nervous system
✨ why “balance” often fails us
✨ rhythm-based wellness practices
✨ practical tools for resilience & recovery
✨ how to work with your body instead of against it

If your body has been whispering for rest, this is your invitation to listen.

Register free → link in bio

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05/13/2026

If you're interested in seeing how Holistic Eastern Medicine Practices can help you break out of survival mode and finally start to feel better again, then I invite you to join me for my free workshop happening next week!

Link to register here: https://path.sjokort.com/home--sjokort-live-webinar

Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:

exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix
emotional overwhelm
brain fog
tension you’ve normalized
never fully feeling “off”

Many high performers are functioning in survival mode without realizing it.

That’s why I created this free workshop:

Nervous System Regulation for Workplace Wellness

Inside, we’ll explore:
✨ how chronic stress impacts the nervous system
✨ why “balance” often fails us
✨ rhythm-based wellness practices
✨ practical tools for resilience & recovery
✨ how to work with your body instead of against it

If your body has been whispering for rest, this is your invitation to listen.

Register free → https://path.sjokort.com/home--sjokort-live-webinar

05/08/2026

I recently had the opportunity to join podcast with Ebrima Abraham Sisay for a conversation about something I believe many of us are feeling… but not always naming:

✨ nervous system dysregulation in modern leadership and everyday life.

We talked about:
• Why so many high performers feel chronically “on”
• The connection between emotional regulation, creativity, and leadership
• How stress impacts communication, decision-making, and well-being
• Why wellness programs often fail when we skip the human side of change
• Small, practical shifts — like micro-breaks and my “30% rule” — that help us reconnect with ourselves

One of the biggest takeaways:
Many of us have become so disconnected from our internal signals that we stop noticing hunger, exhaustion, overwhelm, or even joy until our bodies force us to pay attention.

True wellness isn’t another task on the to-do list.
It’s learning how to listen again.

As a Doctor of Eastern Medicine and behavioral change coach, these conversations matter deeply to me because sustainable health, resilient leadership, and meaningful work all begin with awareness.

Thank you to Ebrima for creating space for a nuanced and honest conversation around workplace wellness, nervous system health, and what it means to lead well in today’s world.

Link in the comments to listen!

You can be deeply exhausted and still highly functional.That’s what makes hidden burnout so difficult to recognize.Many ...
05/07/2026

You can be deeply exhausted and still highly functional.

That’s what makes hidden burnout so difficult to recognize.

Many women I work with are successful, capable, and outwardly “doing well” — yet underneath, their nervous systems are carrying chronic stress patterns that sleep alone cannot repair.

Because true restoration isn’t just about hours slept.

It’s about whether your body ever feels safe enough to recover.

In Traditional East Asian Medicine, we often look at exhaustion through the lens of rhythm, depletion, and nervous system overwhelm — not simply productivity or willpower. When we ignore those signals long enough, the body eventually whispers through fatigue, brain fog, hormone shifts, anxiety, and disconnection.

This is why I believe in microbreaks.

Not because they are trendy.
Because small moments of regulation can begin rebuilding trust with your body.

✨ Download the FREE Microbreak Guide to begin supporting your energy in a more sustainable way.

https://path.sjokort.com/microbreak-registration-sjokort-virtual

Tell me below:
What does exhaustion feel like in your body lately?

I used to believe resilience meant overriding every signal my body sent.Fatigue? Push.Stress? Ignore.Overwhelm? Just be ...
05/05/2026

I used to believe resilience meant overriding every signal my body sent.
Fatigue? Push.
Stress? Ignore.
Overwhelm? Just be stronger.

Until one day… my body stopped whispering and started demanding to be heard.

That was the turning point.

What I’ve learned—both personally and through my work—is this:
Your body is not the obstacle. It’s the intelligence you’ve been taught to override.

Healing didn’t begin when I did more.
It began when I started listening.

If you’ve been praised for how much you can carry… this is your permission to choose a different rhythm.

Save this if you needed to hear it today. 🌿

Building a better way of caring for people.After more than a decade in clinical practice, I kept seeing the same issue: ...
04/30/2026

Building a better way of caring for people.

After more than a decade in clinical practice, I kept seeing the same issue: healthcare reduced to quick fixes and symptom-chasing. The medicine I love—Traditional East Asian Medicine—has so much more to offer.

So I built Sjökort: a place where healing is rhythmic, care is individualized, and transformation is guided with compassion.

This work isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters most—for your health, your rhythm, and your future.

✨ It’s time to reimagine what care can feel like.

💬 Drop a 💛 if you’ve ever felt like there had to be a better way to heal. I’d love to connect.

There’s a moment when your body finally exhales…And you realize how long you’ve been holding it all together.For Spring,...
04/28/2026

There’s a moment when your body finally exhales…
And you realize how long you’ve been holding it all together.

For Spring, that moment came after years of pushing through—managing stress, overwhelm, and persistent back pain.

After working together, she shared:

✨ *“I noticed a significant reduction in my back pain and an increase in my overall well-being… reduced stress and improved energy levels.”*
✨ *“I left each visit feeling lighter and more centered.”*
✨ *“A significant decrease in my anxiety levels… and an overall improvement in my health.”*

This is the work.

Not just symptom relief—
But reconnecting you to your rhythm.
Your nervous system.
Your capacity to feel like yourself again.

Because healing isn’t about doing more…
It’s about listening deeper.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from your body—this is your invitation to explore a different approach.

One that’s tailored.
Root-cause focused.
And designed for the life you’re actually living.

✨ Ready to feel lighter, clearer, and more like you again?
Book your session or join the waitlist through the link in bio.

04/20/2026

Tomorrow.
11 AM CT.

This is your invitation to pause…
to reconnect…
to begin listening to what your body has been trying to tell you.

If you’ve been waiting for a moment to come back to yourself—this is it.

Join me live.
We’ll explore simple, powerful ways to regulate your system, find clarity, and reconnect to your rhythm.

🔗 Register Today: Link in the comments

We’re 2 days out from the live workshop. ⏰If you’ve been:Feeling overwhelmedDisconnectedLike something is “off”This is f...
04/20/2026

We’re 2 days out from the live workshop. ⏰

If you’ve been:

Feeling overwhelmed
Disconnected
Like something is “off”

This is for you.

We’re going to walk through:
✔ Why this is happening
✔ What your body is actually telling you
✔ How to start shifting it

Drop “WORKSHOP” below and I’ll send you the link.

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