by jewelswellness | Apr 11, 2026 | Journaling and your brain, Journaling for Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Midlife Freeze
If you feel paralyzed by your to-do list, staring at your screen while your heart races, you aren’t lazy—you’re dysregulated. This post explores the “Functional Freeze” response common in midlife women who have spent decades being “the...
by jewelswellness | Apr 14, 2025 | Emotions and Sensations, Journaling, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Practices, Self care, Somatic Healing, Surgery emotions
Recovery doesn’t always go as planned—especially in midlife. Two weeks after surgery (and yes, a surprise catheter situation), I’m sharing what this healing process has really looked like, and how journaling has helped me stay grounded through it all. If you’re...
