Blog posts about trauma, anxiety and healing
Writing on trauma, anxiety, burnout and what's often beneath them, from trauma healing practitioner Julie Goodridge. Understanding the patterns that keep you stuck, and what actually helps.

On edge & can't switch off
Why do I still feel the same after therapy?
You can understand your story and still react in the same way. Why understanding isn't always enough, and what can help things shift.

On edge & can't switch off
Why do breathing exercises make me feel worse instead of better?
Why slowing your breathing down can make anxiety feel worse, and a gentler way to start.

On edge & can't switch off
Little t trauma: Can something ‘small’ really be traumatic?
Trauma doesn't always come from one dramatic event. Why small experiences can run deep, and why you don't have to prove it was ‘bad enough’.