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 | 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...
