by jewelswellness | Nov 19, 2025 | Anxiety, Burnout, Mental Health Awareness, Surgery emotions
Seven months after my hysterectomy, I thought I was strong enough to keep going at full speed. Working full time. Growing my business. Showing up for women every day. And then my body forced me to stop. This blog explores the truth about menopause after hysterectomy,...
by jewelswellness | Oct 25, 2025 | Journaling for Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Somatic Healing
Stress isn’t just in your head; it’s in your body. In this post, I’ll show you how journaling can help calm your nervous system and literally rewire your stress response. You’ll learn how writing shifts your body out of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode and into a...
by jewelswellness | May 16, 2025 | Journaling, Mental Health Awareness, Never too Late, Rise with Jewels YouTube Page
My Story of Sobriety, Healing, and Starting a Business I didn’t start my YouTube channel to go viral. I started it because I needed to tell the truth. About addiction. About healing from trauma. About what it means to rebuild your life after 50, one courageous step at...
by jewelswellness | Feb 1, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mental Health Awareness, Stress versus mental illness
Understanding the Difference Between Everyday Stress & Mental Health Conditions Life is overwhelming sometimes—work deadlines, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges. It’s easy to feel drained, anxious, or even exhausted. But is all stress a sign of mental...
by jewelswellness | Dec 18, 2024 | Anxiety, Journaling, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Practices, Self care, Somatic Healing
Why the Holidays Can Be Overwhelming The holiday season is filled with joy but can also be overwhelming. Between gift shopping, holiday parties, and family gatherings, it’s easy to feel drained. As I write this blog, I’m feeling completely drained and filled...
by jewelswellness | Nov 23, 2024 | Emotions and Sensations, Mental Health Awareness, Self care, Somatic Healing
How Somatic Healing Helps You Heal from Stress, Trauma, and Everyday Overwhelm Life can feel overwhelming at times, leaving stress and emotions stored in our bodies. Somatic healing is a gentle, effective way to release that tension, reconnect with your body, and feel...
