Functional freeze is a nervous system state where you keep functioning — but feel slightly muted, disconnected, or not fully alive. In this somatic reflection, I explore how functional freeze shows up in highly sensitive women and share gentle, trauma-informed ways to begin thawing safely.

When was the last time you made a really silly face? Not for a photo — but for your nervous system. This post looks at facial expressions through a somatic lens, exploring how tension, emotion, play, and even “unwanted” feelings live in the face — and why a few intentional grimaces can be surprisingly regulating.

Somatic healing is everywhere lately — yet many women tell me:
“I’ve heard the word, but I don’t really know what it means.”

In this article, I share a grounded, trauma-informed perspective on what somatics actually is (and what it isn’t), how it works with the nervous system, and why this approach can be especially supportive for women living with chronic stress, anxiety, or trauma — particularly in today’s uncertain world.

Trauma-sensitive yoga is a gentle, nervous-system-informed approach to yoga that prioritizes safety, choice, and embodiment. For women in Tel Aviv seeking a trauma-informed yoga practice, this approach offers a supportive space to reconnect with the body without pressure, performance, or overwhelm. This guide explores what makes yoga truly trauma-sensitive and how to recognize a practice that supports healing.

In the world of trauma recovery and nervous system healing, we often hear:
“Just breathe.”
But what if the breath itself doesn’t feel safe?

There are times when rest comes as a choice.
And then… there are times when it comes as a consequence.

There was a time when I thought something was wrong with me.