Holistic Psychology by Rachel Allyn, PhD

02/17/2026

✨ Announcing my next retreat! ✨
May 14-17, 2026 Lake Pepin, WI 🌳
~ A springtime gathering for women ~
This retreat, hosted by myself and Jes Rosenberg, is near the beautiful shores of Lake Pepin.
Together we’ll enjoy:
🧘 Daily yoga, guided meditation, the outdoors + creative activities (classes taught by myself and )
🥘 Be nourished by shared meals, like-minded community + play
🌊 Rest and replenish in the hot tub + saltwater pool (heated)
✍🏻 Have time for introspection with both solo reflection + group conversation
🌱 Share in an optional plant medicine experience to catalyze deeper discovery + soulful awareness (more info provided upon inquiry)
💴 $100 off early bird pricing if you give a deposit March 1st
More info at the link in my bio, or go to my website DrRachelAllyn.com
🫶🏻You deserve this time to bask in the outdoors, and play with like-minded women! 🤸‍♀️

02/09/2026

• Contact me for free crisis counseling •
I’ve been heart-broken watching what’s happening here in the Twin Cities — families afraid to leave home, neighbors targeted, and so many of our friends and community members feeling unsafe.

If you are in crisis, overwhelmed, scared, or just need someone to talk to — I’m offering free crisis counseling support to folks impacted by ICE’s actions locally.
You are not alone in this.
You deserve support.
Your feelings are valid.
Your safety and dignity matter. 💛

DM me for times, support options, and resources.

02/05/2026

Hello twin cities community, I know our collective nervous system has been working overtime lately.
For all feeling tired, tender, alone or overwhelmed these spaces are for you.
Come as you are. Bring a friend. Let your body exhale.
We as a community need this.
Rest. Regulation. Care that is shared, not earned.
These two offerings next weekend (2/13 and 2/14) provided by dear friends can help you land back in your body and feel supported as we continue to fight the good fight in our city and nation 🦋

02/02/2026

Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”. taught us that silence and fear allow harm to grow. In Minneapolis right now, civilians, activists, families, and healers are choosing visibility, solidarity, and support — not because it’s easy, but because it’s right. It’s the human thing to do. We believe in protecting our neighbors. In speaking up. And showing up. I’m showing up by offering crisis counseling for free these next few months. Message me if you or someone you know needs a little extra support right now as we navigate this collective trauma.
❤️

01/26/2026

We are in the midst of collective trauma. Here are some tips from a somatic psychologist on how to remain supported in your body during these divisive times.
The revolution needs regulated nervous systems. You can honor your feelings without overwhelming your system. You can take action AND come home to your body. Regulation isn’t apathy. Rest isn’t resignation.
It’s how we can stay in the work for the long haul without losing our stamina and our soul.
Sending love and solidarity to all of you out there fighting for for justice and human rights.

01/19/2026

In the land of over ten thousand lakes, we use all spaces, including frozen lakes, to argue for the protection of immigrant rights and human rights.
(My dog Izzy 🐶 agrees)

01/15/2026

12/30/2025

The last days of 2025 are here. As you welcome 2026, what do you need to leave behind? What person, behavior, attitude, or belief is bringing you down that you can intentionally decide to let go of? Because if you don’t, it’ll just keep dragging you down my friend! Learn the lesson and let the karma end.

12/22/2025

Something to remember this holiday season while back with the fam!
Happy holidays ❄️

12/17/2025

We live in a time where people love to talk about their boundaries. But “boundary culture” has gone too far and people can misuse their original intent. If you feel like someone tries to control or micromanage you in the name of “boundaries,” read my article in Psychology Today magazine
Boundaries should support relationships, not block them. They should be a bridge for greater understanding, not a form of pseudo-empowerment that masks a lack of self-regulation or disinterest in working towards repair.
Learn more here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pleasure-is-all-yours/202512/when-boundaries-are-weaponized

12/12/2025

I’ve got quite a mouthful of excitement upon signing a contract last week with the publisher Inner Traditions!
The topic? I’ll be building from bodyfulness in my first book to soulfulness ✨ exploring the zeitgeist in health and wellness expanding to plant medicines, astrology, intuitive healers and more. Learn how science and soul can support each other. The future of mental health is woo!
If you want to know where to find me in the coming months as I finish, take one guess 🖥️ ✍🏻 💻 🤓

12/07/2025

One spot opened up for my Costa Rica retreat! March 1st - 7th, 2026 in the town of Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy epic sunsets, nourishing food, yoga, beaches, hammocks, meditation, and other a la cart adventures of your choosing such as surfing, fishing, waterfall hikes, a bioluminescence tour and more. DM me for more information or go to my website to learn more: www.DrRachelAllyn.com