Rhiannon SeymoneDec 4, 20212 minAuto-response: Funny Glitch to Chronic PainRunning on autopilot can lead to some ruefully funny facepalm moments. Like realizing, after an hour and three different representatives...
Rhiannon SeymoneJul 16, 20212 minIntuition Vs Trauma and Fear“How do I know it’s my intuition?” is a stupid question. (“But there are no stu-” 😏 Yes, there are, and this is one of them 😆) It’s...
Rhiannon SeymoneJul 7, 20213 minFeeling Good Sucks, No LieFeeling good sucks! I totally get why so many people avoid it, taking the slow road to getting there. Sure, it’s fine in small doses, a...
Rhiannon SeymoneJun 29, 20213 minHealing Trauma is UnnecessaryIt is NOT necessary for you to heal your trauma. Le Gasp! But I’m a trauma worker. I’m supposed to be telling you that it is your Moral...
Rhiannon SeymoneJun 22, 20213 minWhat it Means to Make Trauma Not Matter“I’ve read a lot of your posts and they really are phenomenal. How did you get into trauma therapy?” This message from my (first)...
Rhiannon SeymoneJun 13, 20212 minThe Role of Intelligence in Healing TraumaAs someone who attaches mega amounts of importance to their intelligence - to the point where latching onto the knowledge I am smart...
Rhiannon SeymoneMay 3, 20213 minInValid Emotions: Working excerpt from my upcoming book “Medusa was Always a Monster”Your Emotions are Not always Valid. We usually hear the idea that your Responses to a situation might not be valid, but your Emotions in...
Rhiannon SeymoneApr 14, 20211 minTrauma is a Lie. Medusa was Always a MonsterMedusa's is a popular story to revisit in the context of trauma and sexual assault. The major problem with these interpretations, whether...
Rhiannon SeymoneApr 2, 20212 minHaving Compassion for your Shadow is like having Compassion for your Foam RollerThere is a terrible misunderstanding in the spiritual community: Having compassion for Yourself means having compassion for your Shadow....
Rhiannon SeymoneMar 27, 20214 minInner Child Work, and How it Goes WrongInner child work is a form of Shadow Work in which you address the part of yourself that is an eternal child and explore how as an adult...
Rhiannon SeymoneFeb 28, 20213 minThe Physiology of Speaking from the HeartYou’ve been told to “be authentic.” You’ve been told to “be yourself.” And then you were either A) Told yourself needs to be more...
Rhiannon SeymoneFeb 14, 20211 minHeartAn ode to those experiencing #trauma. An ode to those in #chronicpain. You are a #Badass. You are Badass not because #yousurvived. Not...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 28, 20202 minToolsA doctor recommended a knee brace to my client to help with his #kneepain. Which he then wore. Every day. For 3 years. And the only thing...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 8, 20202 minBrandy: Coming Off Medication after 10 YearsBrandy went from taking 4 Xanax a day to just 1 after only a 5 day free challenge with me. Therapy and taking 4 Xanax a day is how...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 8, 20201 minPermission or Forgiveness"It is better to ask for forgiveness than permission." Asking for either is a trauma response. We ask for permission when we believe we...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 8, 20203 minSafeWe often equate "safety" to "physical safety" as if what happens to our body determines whether or not we are safe. That's a mild...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 8, 20202 minRun on Chaos2020 Hell-scape Apocalyptic Disastrous Just plain fucked up Crazy (in the bad way) is the most generous adjective I've heard. Yet for me,...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 8, 20203 minWhy? So What?Why? So what? These two questions the most important when we're looking for the root causes of our pain and trauma. This video is a...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 5, 20201 minPolite and PoisonousYou do not owe anyone your time, energy, or attention. No matter how “little” that effort is, you are never obligated. Nearly every...
Rhiannon SeymoneNov 5, 20204 minMonsters in the Vagina: Myths and Legends that Impact Your Pelvic Floor1) Period Cramps are Normal Thankfully, there is much more information out there about endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, and other medical...