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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
