seeking balance, a blog
by Michelle Srih
Over Functioning as a Trauma Response: The Psychology, Physiology & Spiritual Roots
Over-functioning may be a trauma response rooted in the nervous system. Explore its psychology, physiology, and karmic patterns and how to heal.
Creativity Is a Nervous System State: Why Ideas Come When We Move, Rest or Stare at the Ceiling
Creativity is not about thinking harder, it’s a nervous system state. Explore how movement, rest, ritual, and regulation unlock creative flow through a Shakti-informed lens.
How Daily Habits Create Safety, Energy, and Emotional Capacity
Daily habits shape nervous system safety, energy levels, and emotional capacity. Learn how simple, consistent rituals support regulation, resilience, and the ability to hold life’s complexity with grounded presence.
AI, Emotional Processing, and the Wisdom We Must Not Outsource
Exploring the pros and cons of using AI for emotional processing through a trauma-informed lens. A therapist’s perspective on discernment, inner wisdom, somatic healing, and why relational presence still matters.
From crisis to connection: a trauma-informed perspective on spiritual awakening
Explore how trauma can catalyze spiritual awakening and learn how trauma-informed, embodied and holistic practices guide you towards healing, connection and purpose.
Grounding in Nature: How Forest Bathing and Barefoot Time Reset the Nervous System
Learn how forest bathing, barefoot grounding, and mindful time in nature can reduce cortisol, boost serotonin, and support your mental health.