Katie Herwig at Lotus Psychotherapy LLC

04/13/2026

Say it, Ms. Kittie!!!

04/12/2026

I love this! Taking mental health seriously!

Call them anxiety bags, panic pouches, calm-down kits — whatever the name, these DIY creations are rapidly gaining popularity online.

04/12/2026

This right here!!!👏👏👏

Keep. Showing. Up.

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

People Pleasers, I see you!!!

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04/12/2026

"You don't have to attend every fight you are invited to."

04/12/2026

"Don't wait for someone to come and save you. Be your own hero."

I love this quote, as it empowers us to dig down deep and fight for ourselves. However, I dont want this quote to be taken so literal, that people choose not to ask for help. There are times that we cannot do things on our own, and being able to recognize this and advocate for yourself is remarkable!

Nobody Is Coming To Save You:
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04/12/2026

Once a person is finally able to leave, the healing doesn't automatically begin. There are lots of obstacles one must overcome, but it is possible! Be gentle to those around you. You never know what is going on in their life.

04/12/2026

Wellness and nervous system regulation can absolutely be fancy— biohacking gadgets like vagal nerve stimulators, peptides, supplements.

And hey, I love them too; I’ve seen them work wonders for people chasing peak performance.

But the truth is, I recommend these free nervous system regulators to my telehealth patients just as often—like solid sleep routines, gentle walks in nature, or even breathing through a tough day without spiraling.

Those aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential game-changers for keeping your nervous system regulated and calm.

Sometimes, chasing the perfect protocol or the next thing to buy or consume or try means missing out on just being consistent with the simple stuff that’s already right there. Consistency is the ultimate biohack.

04/07/2026

No one is too rich, too poor, too weak, or too strong for social work—because everyone matters.

11/16/2025

Childhood Shapes Your Future Health

Your body remembers far more than you think. Research shows that the nervous system you developed in childhood continues to shape how your adult body reacts, heals, and responds to stress. Every early experience, whether calm or chaotic, teaches the nervous system how to survive. Those survival patterns then follow you into adulthood.

If you grew up in a peaceful and supportive environment, your nervous system likely learned stability. Your heart rate settles more easily. Your breathing slows more naturally. Your body trusts the world. But if childhood was filled with unpredictability or pressure, the nervous system learned to stay alert. That state can linger for decades, showing up as tension, fatigue, emotional sensitivity, or trouble relaxing.

This does not mean you are broken. It means your body adapted. It protected you with the tools it had at the time. The powerful part is that the nervous system can change. Through gentle habits like deep breathing, exercise, restful sleep, mindful routines, or supportive relationships, the adult body can relearn safety and calm.

Understanding this connection helps people treat themselves with more kindness. Your reactions today often began years ago, shaped by moments you were too young to control. Healing begins when you recognize that your body is not working against you. It is carrying a story. And with time and care, that story can change.