Conversations by the Fire

From the stillness of the Winter Solstice to the emerging light of Imbolc, we find ourselves in what Buddhists refer to as the bardo—a...

Reflections on the work of Dr. Ray Castellino Welcome, dear one. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here… Pre - and Perinatal Somatic Therapy (often shortened to PPN) is a field of healing that explores how our earliest experiences shape the way we meet life. Long before we had words, our bodies were already learning.In the womb, during birth, and in the first months of life, our nervous systems were forming impressions about safety, connection, belonging, and support. These

Mornings can often feel chaotic for many families, mine included—especially when I’m half-asleep or running on autopilot! Just the other day, I found myself in one of those frantic morning scenarios, nagging my son to get dressed, brush his teeth, and wash his face, all while trying to inhale my breakfast and pack lunch boxes. Sound familiar? The air was filled with my son’s protests, the clatter of lunch boxes, and the unmistakable smell of toast burning in the toaster. It w