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01/09/2026

🌱 Word of the Day: Neuroception

Neuroception is the nervous system’s automatic, unconscious ability to detect safety or danger—without using logic or conscious thought.

This happens below awareness, before the thinking brain gets involved. It helps explain why someone can feel anxious, guarded, or shut down even when they know they are safe.

Neuroception also helps make sense of why lab results may come back within normal limits, yet a person still feels like something isn’t right. In these cases, the issue may be less about a single marker and more about how the nervous system is perceiving and responding to its environment.

This is not weakness or overreacting.
It’s a protective system shaped by experience.

Healing often involves helping the body relearn cues of safety—not just understanding things intellectually.

✨ Gentle reflection:
Have you noticed times when your body reacts before your mind understands why?

—
Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma-Informed Practitioner
đź“Ť Downtown Statesville
đź“ž Call/Text: 704-880-6228
📧 abalancedlife2023@gmail.com

đź’¬ Or send a direct message for a free consult



Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

Sources (for those who like to learn deeper):
• Porges, S. W. (2003). Social engagement and attachment – Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
• Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory
• National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM), Trauma Education Resources

01/08/2026

🌱 Word of the Day: Allostatic Load

Allostatic load refers to the wear and tear on the body and brain caused by chronic, unresolved stress.

It’s what happens when the nervous system stays in fight-or-flight for too long—often due to prolonged emotional strain, trauma, financial stress, or ongoing uncertainty.

Stress itself isn’t the enemy.
👉 Lack of recovery is.

This concept also helps explain why lab results can sometimes fall within normal limits, yet a person still feels that something isn’t right. In these cases, the issue may be less about a single marker and more about how well the body’s systems are regulating and recovering.

Research links higher allostatic load with fatigue, disrupted sleep, memory challenges, immune imbalance, and hormonal strain. Healing begins when the body receives consistent signals of safety, rest, and regulation.

✨ Gentle reflection:
Where in your life might your body be asking for more recovery, not more effort?

—
Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma-Informed Specialists
đź“Ť Downtown Statesville
đź“ž Call/Text: 704-880-6228
📧 abalancedlife2023@gmail.com

đź’¬ Or send a direct message for a free consult



Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

01/01/2026

As we step into a brand new year, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. This past year has been one of transition and grace. At the beginning of 2025, I moved into a new healing space — and the support from friends, clients, and those who believe in this work was such a blessing. Then, as the year closed, my husband and I moved into a new home. It was exhausting, stretching, and full of long days, yet we felt our Father go before us — preparing the right people, the right timing, and all that we needed. And we felt Him beside us, giving us the strength and energy to finish the work set before us.

To my friends, clients, and every soul who has walked alongside me this year — thank you. Your support, your trust, your stories, your uniqueness… each one of you is a gift. Created in love, created on purpose, created by an all-loving Father who delights in who you are.

Looking back over this year, I can clearly see how we have been provided for, carried through challenges, surrounded in grace, and never once forgotten. Scripture promises that He never leaves us and never forsakes us — and that brings such comfort to my spirit.

So here’s to 2026 — a year to walk forward with confidence, remembering His faithfulness behind us and His goodness ahead of us. May we move into this new season with hope, joy, peace, love and eyes fixed on Him.

Happy New Year, dear ones. I am so grateful for you.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas friends,

We have never been without Jesus.

We don’t need to call him down, invite him in, or say the right words to make him closer. The Spirit of Christ has always lived within us — from before we took our first breath, from the moment we were sent here as babies. Love has never been absent.

Jesus came not to bring love from somewhere else, but to reveal what has always been true — that the love of our Father already lives within us all.

As a brother who walked this human path, Jesus reminds us that our humanity is not a barrier to love, but the very place where love meets us.

Today is a day to rest.
To soften striving.
To let our bodies and hearts settle into the safety of being loved.

When we focus on this love, we move forward differently — not from fear, but from belonging — as the fearfully and wonderfully created children of God that we already are.

May today be gentle.
May it be restful.
And may you feel deeply held in the love that has always lived within you.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Mario La Pergola on Unsplash

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve, the white candle of the Advent wreath is lit.
It represents Christ — the fullness of hope, peace, joy, and love.

The Christmas story points us to a profound truth:
Jesus did not come to deliver love only to a few, or to place love out of reach. He came to reveal the love of our Creator that already lives within all of us.

The Spirit of the Divine dwells within humanity. That means love is not something we earn, summon, or qualify for. We do not need the right words, beliefs, or behaviors to access it. Love is already present — in every body, every story, every life.

For those carrying trauma, this truth is especially healing. Trauma often teaches us that love is conditional, fragile, or something that can be taken away. The life and teachings of Jesus offer another way of understanding love — a love that stays close, honors suffering, and does not abandon us.

From a mind–body perspective, healing begins when the body learns that love is not dependent on performance or perfection. That it does not withdraw when we struggle. That it remains steady, even in our most human moments.

Jesus shows us what the love of our Creator looks like in human form — compassionate, patient, and radically present. And because that same Spirit lives within us all, we each have ongoing access to that love.

Tonight, may the white candle remind you:
🤍 you are already held
🤍 you are already worthy of love
🤍 nothing is required to make love closer
🤍 healing unfolds from what is already within

Light did not arrive to fill emptiness.
Light came to reveal what has been there all along — in all of us.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by KaLisa Veer on Unsplash

12/22/2025

As we enter the final week of Advent, we reflect on Love — not as obligation, emotion, or self-sacrifice, but as the steady presence of the Divine that holds us together as we heal.

After trauma, healing isn’t just about releasing pain. It’s about integration — learning how to live safely in a body that has survived, how to trust again, how to let wholeness return gently and on your own terms.

From a mind–body perspective, love is what allows that integration to happen. It shows up as compassion toward yourself. As patience with your nervous system. As the ability to sit with your story without being overwhelmed by it.

This week, I’m practicing love in trauma-sensitive ways:
đź’— offering myself kindness instead of pressure
đź’— honoring my limits without guilt
đź’— allowing rest to be sacred
đź’— remembering that I am held by something greater than what hurt me

Spiritually, love is the element of the Divine that restores unity. It doesn’t rush healing. It doesn’t demand transformation. It simply stays present — steady, faithful, and grounding.

Advent reminds us that healing light doesn’t overwhelm the darkness. It enters slowly, filling space over time. Love integrates what was fractured and reminds the body and soul that they belong.

May this week bring you a deeper sense of being held, supported, and gently gathered back into wholeness.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Grant Whitty on Unsplash

12/15/2025

As we move into the third week of Advent, we reflect on Joy — not as forced happiness, but as a natural response to healing.

For many of us, joy hasn’t felt safe. Trauma teaches the body to stay alert, guarded, and prepared for the next impact. In that space, joy isn’t missing because we’ve failed — it’s missing because the body has been protecting us.

From a mind–body perspective, joy often appears after safety is restored. It shows up quietly. In small moments. In a deeper breath. In laughter that surprises you. In the sense that the weight you’ve been carrying isn’t quite as heavy as it once was.

This week, I’m practicing joy as a signal, not a demand:
🔥 noticing when my body feels a little lighter
🔥 allowing pleasure without rushing or guilt
🔥 honoring moments of ease as progress
🔥 trusting that joy can exist alongside healing

Spiritually, joy is a sign that something sacred is at work — that healing is taking root in places that once held pain. It’s the soul’s way of saying, “You’re safe enough now to feel more.”

Advent reminds us that light enters gently. Joy doesn’t arrive all at once. It grows as the nervous system settles and the heart begins to trust again.

May this week offer you small, honest moments of joy — not as pressure, but as proof that healing is unfolding.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by KaLisa Veer on Unsplash

12/08/2025

Good morning friends,

As we enter the second week of Advent, I’m exploring Peace as a bodily experience, not just a concept.

Peace is what happens when the mind and heart stop working against each other. It’s the spaciousness inside your chest when you’re no longer bracing for impact. It’s coherence — a calm, steady rhythm that your whole system recognizes as “safe.”

This week, I’m practicing Peace through the body:
đź•Š slowing my breath until my heart settles
đź•Š softening the places where tension hides
đź•Š choosing presence over urgency
đź•Š allowing inner stillness to be enough

Metaphysically, Peace aligns us with divine order — the deeper rhythm that exists beneath chaos and circumstances. When the body rests, the spirit rises. When the mind quiets, intuition speaks.

May this week bring you moments where your body remembers it was made for calm.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



* Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

12/03/2025

Good morning friends,

As Advent began Sunday, this week I’m leaning into Hope not as wishful thinking, but as a mind–body shift — a gentle return to inner safety.

Hope, on a metaphysical level, is the moment your system remembers that light still lives inside you, even when life feels heavy. It’s the way your body exhales after holding tension. It’s the soft spark that says, “Something new is possible for me.”

From a holistic view, Hope is actually a nervous system experience.
It’s what happens when you move out of survival mode and into possibility. When your body stops bracing. When your mind stops predicting worst-case scenarios. When your inner self finally gets to rest.

So this week, I’m practicing Hope through the body:
✨ slow, grounding breaths
✨ releasing tight places I didn’t know I was holding
✨ letting my mind witness possibility instead of threat
✨ choosing to believe that something good is already forming in the unseen

Advent invites us to prepare room for new Light — not by striving, but by softening. By regulating. By letting the body feel safe enough to dream again.

This week, may we let Hope settle into our cells and remind us that the dawn always comes.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

12/01/2025

✨ Important Update for December & the New Year ✨

I will be taking some time in December to complete additional training so I can serve you even better in 2026. đź’«

Because of this, my available hours in December will be limited to 1–2 days per week. I will still be available as needed for my regular clients, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your sessions during this time.

Beginning January 1, some of my session rates will be going up slightly. This change allows me to continue offering high-quality, deeply supportive care. My services will still be affordable, and I’m also creating new packages to make the therapies I offer even more accessible and budget-friendly. 💚

I’m also looking for another healer to share my space in Downtown Statesville. If you or someone you know feels aligned with holistic or energy healing work and wants a peaceful, beautiful space to support clients, feel free to reach out.

If you’re a new client and would like to connect, you can reach me at:
📱 Text: 704-880-6228
📧 Email: abalancedlife2023@gmail.com

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued trust as I grow and make space to better support your healing journey. 🌿

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Ian Keefe on Unsplash

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, friends.

Today my heart is full.

I’m especially thankful for every friend, client, and beautiful soul who has trusted me with their holistic care and their healing journey. Walking alongside you is one of the greatest honors of my life.

Holidays remind us that family isn’t always defined by blood. Sometimes we choose our family — the people who support us, uplift us, and bring peace into our world. Today, I’m deeply grateful for my chosen family… for the ones who walk with me, believe in me, and share life with me in meaningful ways.

May your day be filled with warmth, gratitude, and the quiet knowing that you are surrounded by people who care — chosen or given, near or far.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Zulfugar Karimov on Unsplash

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