Dr. Riley Smith
The holiday season brings unique challenges for those who are naturally sensitive to emotional environments and tend to take on the role of family peacekeeper or emotional caretaker. Family gatherings, while potentially joyful, can also activate deep nervous system patterns that were formed in childhood and trigger responses that leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or […]
For most of my life, I thought my sensitivity was a weakness. I absorbed everyone’s emotions, felt overwhelmed in crowded spaces, and seemed to pick up on things others missed entirely. I tried to toughen up, build thicker skin, and become less affected by my environment. What I didn’t understand was that my sensitivity represents […]
Your body is constantly communicating with you, sending signals about what it needs, what’s working, and what requires attention. But if you’re someone who has spent years focused on managing others’ needs and emotions, you might have become disconnected from your own body’s wisdom, interpreting its messages as inconveniences rather than valuable information. This disconnection […]
Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM
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