What we’re about
You don’t only need to talk about your trauma to heal.
You also need to release it from your body.
This healing circle is a trauma-informed, body-based space for adult children of dysfunctional, emotionally immature, or narcissistic families. If you grew up carrying the emotional weight of your caregivers — as the fixer, the golden child, the scapegoat, the invisible one — you may still be holding those patterns in your fascia, nervous system, voice, and breath.
If you've explored your story, named your trauma, and done the inner work — but still feel stuck, disconnected, or physically unwell — this group offers a gentle shift into embodied healing.
We begin where the body is now, not where the mind got stuck.
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What We Focus On
- Nervous system safety as the foundation of healing
- Somatic unwinding of old roles and people-pleasing patterns
- Fascia awareness as a doorway to emotional release
- Boundaries and self-trust as embodied states, not just mental concepts
- Energetic hygiene and how to stop absorbing what’s not yours
- The sacred role of healthy isolation and the difference between loneliness and regulation
- Quiet spaces for reflection, integration, and deep inner listening
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What to Expect in a Session
Each session includes:
🔹 Grounding & Arrival
Gentle breathing, body awareness, or nervous system settling
🔹 Mini Teaching (5–10 mins)
Short insights on how trauma shows up in the body, and how we can begin to unwind it
🔹 Somatic Practice or Journaling
Invitational practices such as fascia awareness, intuitive movement, or reflective writing — always gentle, always optional
🔹 Sharing & Integration
An open, invitational space to be seen and heard — no pressure, no performance, no “trauma dumping”
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Who This Group Is For
This space is for adults who:
- Grew up in emotionally immature, neglectful, or enmeshed families
- Are working to release guilt, fear, or self-blame around setting boundaries
- Are exhausted from people-pleasing, fixing, or shrinking themselves
- Feel the toll of hypervigilance, shutdown, or emotional suppression in their body
- Are ready to heal from the bottom up — not just intellectually
- Crave a soft, spiritual, somatically aware space to reconnect with themselves
No diagnosis is required. No trauma story needs to be shared.
Your nervous system already knows what needs to be healed — we’re just giving it the space and safety to do so.
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A Note from Natalie
I’m Natalie — a Healing & Embodiment Coach, certified yoga therapist, and MA in Psychology. But more importantly, I’m a deeply sensitive woman who spent most of my life carrying emotional weight that wasn’t mine. I’m no longer performing, fixing, or twisting myself to be loved — and I hold this space so you don’t have to either.
This is a sacred place to slow down, listen inward, and honor your healing as the brave, layered, spiritual journey that it is.
To learn more about me and my approach, visit my website.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineInner-Child Reparenting: A Body-Based Healing Circle
OnlineInner Child Reparenting
Note: This is an experiential practice. In this session you’ll be gently guided into body-based techniques to feel, acknowledge, and release stored emotions.
About this Healing Circle
Many of us grew up in homes where our emotional needs weren’t met — where we were dismissed, criticized, or left to handle big feelings on our own. This experience often leaves the inner child within us feeling unseen and unworthy of love.In this virtual Healing Circle, we’ll gently reconnect with one tender memory — and invite a new experience of safety, love, and support through somatic reparenting. This practice isn’t about rewriting the past — it’s about giving your body what it needed then… now.
This circle blends guided somatic practices, visualization, journaling, and integration — all held within a safe, spacious container of compassion and nervous system awareness.
What You'll Experience
- Guided body awareness & grounding
- A somatic reparenting journey (focused on one memory)
- Two reflective journaling segments (3 minutes each)
- Self-compassion practices & body-talk affirmations
- Optional group sharing (no pressure to speak)
What to Bring
- A quiet space to sit or lie down
- A journal + pen
- A soft blanket
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Natalie Bussell
Healing & Embodiment Coach | NB Holistic Health
Trauma-informed. Nervous-system aware. Body-based healing.### Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Safety – Physical, emotional, and energetic safety are prioritized. People aren’t pushed to do anything that feels overwhelming.
- Choice – Participants have agency; they can opt in or out of any practice, change positions, or just observe without pressure.
- Collaboration – The facilitator and participants are in a shared experience, rather than a top-down “expert/subject” dynamic.
- Empowerment – Focus is on strengths, resilience, and self-trust rather than on deficits or “fixing.”
- Cultural Humility – Recognizing and respecting that people’s experiences, beliefs, and bodies are shaped by diverse backgrounds.
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### Why It Matters for Healing
- Many trauma survivors are hyper-aware of threat cues (tone of voice, body language, abrupt changes), so being mindful of these creates a safe space where healing can actually happen.
- The nervous system learns safety through experience, not just logic — so a calm, respectful, choice-based space helps the body downshift out of survival mode.
- Avoiding re-traumatization means you don’t accidentally trigger someone into reliving their trauma through overly intense, invasive, or fast-paced practices.
30 attendees
•OnlineExploring Self-Love in the Body
OnlineExploring Self-Love in the Body
Note: This is an experiential practice. In this session you’ll be gently guided into body-based techniques to feel, acknowledge, and release stored emotions.
Description:
Many of us who grew up in dysfunctional or emotionally immature families never learned how to truly love ourselves. We were taught—often unconsciously—to sacrifice our needs, silence our feelings, and prioritize others’ comfort over our own.In this gentle, body-based healing circle, we’ll begin to explore what it feels like to turn that love inward. Together, we’ll create a safe space to slow down, listen to our bodies, and rediscover the quiet language of self-love.
Through guided somatic awareness, grounding, gentle affirmations, and reflection, you’ll learn to sense:
- What happens in your body when you ask, “Do I love myself?”
- How self-love feels physically, emotionally, and energetically
- What your body most needs to hear from you right now
This is a soft, nurturing session—perfect for anyone ready to rebuild a loving relationship with their own body and spirit. No prior experience is needed. Simply come as you are, and let your body lead.
What to Expect:
- Grounding and body awareness practice
- Somatic exploration and gentle guidance
- Short Body-Talk exercise and affirmations
- Optional journaling and reflection time
- Closing integration for peace and self-compassion
Length: 45 minutes
Led by: Natalie Bussell, Healing & Embodiment Coach
Format: Virtual — audio and camera optional
What to bring: A quiet space, comfortable clothes, and an open heart6 attendees- •Online
Boundaries, Guilt & Gaslighting: A Body-Based Healing Circle
OnlineBoundaries, Guilt & Gaslighting
Note: This is an experiential practice. In this session you’ll be gently guided into body-based techniques to feel, acknowledge, and release stored emotions.
Have you ever set a boundary… only to feel overwhelming guilt afterward?
Have you been told you’re “too sensitive,” “selfish,” or “difficult” when trying to stand up for yourself?
Do you sometimes second-guess your own feelings or memories — wondering if you’re the problem?
You’re not alone. And you’re not crazy.
These are the aftershocks of gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and growing up in environments where boundaries weren’t honored — or were punished.In this gentle, trauma-informed healing circle, we’ll explore the body-based impact of:
- Internalized guilt and shame when setting boundaries
- The disorientation of gaslighting and emotional invalidation
- How people-pleasing patterns live in our fascia, breath, and posture
- Reclaiming your right to say no — and your right to feel safe doing it
What to Expect:
This is not a lecture or support group — it’s a somatic healing space. You’ll be gently guided through grounding, reflection, and body-based practices including:- Nervous system regulation to unwind guilt and bracing
- A healing visualization for boundary repair
- Gentle journaling and optional sharing
- A Body Talk script to reconnect with your truth
You’ll leave feeling more grounded, validated, and supported in your boundary work — not from the mind, but from your nervous system and fascia up.
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Come As You Are:
This space is open to anyone navigating family dynamics, emotional confusion, or recovery from narcissistic abuse. No prior experience is necessary — just a willingness to be gentle with yourself.***
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Natalie Bussell
Healing & Embodiment Coach | NB Holistic Health
Trauma-informed. Nervous-system aware. Body-based healing.### Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Safety – Physical, emotional, and energetic safety are prioritized. People aren’t pushed to do anything that feels overwhelming.
- Choice – Participants have agency; they can opt in or out of any practice, change positions, or just observe without pressure.
- Collaboration – The facilitator and participants are in a shared experience, rather than a top-down “expert/subject” dynamic.
- Empowerment – Focus is on strengths, resilience, and self-trust rather than on deficits or “fixing.”
- Cultural Humility – Recognizing and respecting that people’s experiences, beliefs, and bodies are shaped by diverse backgrounds.
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### Why It Matters for Healing
- Many trauma survivors are hyper-aware of threat cues (tone of voice, body language, abrupt changes), so being mindful of these creates a safe space where healing can actually happen.
- The nervous system learns safety through experience, not just logic — so a calm, respectful, choice-based space helps the body downshift out of survival mode.
- Avoiding re-traumatization means you don’t accidentally trigger someone into reliving their trauma through overly intense, invasive, or fast-paced practices.
10 attendees 
•OnlineMen Only Somatic Healing Circle
OnlineMen Only Somatic Healing Circle
A safe space for men to reconnect with their bodies and release what’s been held insideDescription:
In our culture, men are rarely given permission to feel deeply, express emotion, or release the weight they carry. Many have been taught to stay strong, stay silent, and keep moving forward—no matter what it costs inside.This somatic healing circle offers men a different experience. It’s a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and listen to what it’s been trying to say. Together, we’ll explore how to create safety within the body, release trapped emotions, and begin to restore peace where there’s been tension or pain.
Through guided somatic awareness, body-based inquiry, gentle affirmations, and reflection, you’ll learn to:
- Notice what your body is holding beneath the surface
- Identify sensations connected to stress, emotion, or exhaustion
- Discover what your body needs to feel safe and supported
- Practice simple ways to bring calm and connection back to yourself
This is a calm, non-judgmental space where nothing needs to be fixed or performed. You are simply invited to listen, breathe, and notice.
What to Expect:
- Opening grounding and breathwork
- Guided somatic exploration
- Gentle “Body Talk” and affirmations
- Optional journaling and reflection
- Time for optional group sharing and closing integration
What to Bring:
- A quiet, comfortable space
- Journal and pen (optional)
- Water or tea
- An open mind and willingness to listen inwardly
Length: 45 minutes
Led by: Natalie Bussell, Healing & Embodiment Coach
Format: Virtual — audio and camera optional
What to bring: A quiet space, comfortable clothes, and an open heart4 attendees
Past events
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