Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc)

For years I was completely detached from life. I called it: being on my spaceship. How I Got Out Of Dissociation: I feel into a pattern of dissociating at a young age. I would look like I was there, but I was lost in my my mind. Numb. And a million miles away. It wasn't until my partner said ...

Cutting someone out of your life can be an act of self protection or an act of avoidance....

Bookmark and practice when you want to relax your autonomic nervous syste, improve circulation to the skin, and feel more calm in social situations. You’ll also notice your smile is more natural afterwards. Before trying look at your face in the mirror and notice the difference after doing one s...

To have the life you want, you need to start the practice of disappointing people. Teach yourself that adults are capable of being upset, and that your role isn’t to fix everyone else’s issues. Anxiety and depression are signals that you’re neglecting, you....

Healthy parenting means allowing children to struggle. To be hurt, frustrated, and to make mistakes without being rescued. Instead of “I just want my child to be happy” we need: “I want my child to be able to cope with everything life brings.”...

Bookmark and practice any time you need to self regulate. Our vagus nerve runs through the neck. Stretching your neck and using your eye movement sends a powerful signal of safety to the body. Your body will start to naturally release sympathetic (fight or flight energy) and you’ll slowly go into...

The best advice for a well-lived life: keep creating, keep giving, keep being who you needed when you were younger....

Speaking uncomfortable truths is the best way to build trust in any relationship....

Emotionally immature people (EIP) struggle most with: listening. They can interrupt, talk over, or completely shut down to conversation. Here's Why:...