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A friend asked me recently,

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Within the autonomic nervous system lives a pathway that many of us have forgotten exists, the ventral vagal branch of the parasympathetic system.

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Beneath our conscious awareness, our autonomic nervous system orchestrates the dance of survival and safety. This is the part of our nervous system that operates automatically, managing heart rate, digestion, breathing,...

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We are born seeking connection. John Bowlby, the British psychiatrist whose work transformed our understanding of early relationships, knew this, that our earliest bonds form the blueprint for how safe we feel in our own...

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For a while, I believed that healing meant finding calm.

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I was listening to a conversation between Michael Pollan and Joe Rogan recently, and something Michael Pollan said resonated deeply. He was talking about how certain experiences can help us remember curiosity, awe, and w...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/remembering-how-to-feel-breathwork-for-embodying-truth","title":"Remembering How to Feel: Breathwork for Embodying Truth","summary":"I was listening to a conversation between Michael Pollan and Joe Rogan recently, and something Michael Pollan said resonated deeply. He was talking about how certain experiences can help us remember curiosity, awe, and w...","date_modified":"2025-11-22T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/when-we-gather-together","html_content":"

The Ripples

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Nature is our greatest teacher.\nIf we listen closely, she reminds us that everything moves in cycles — of growth and rest, creation and release, light and dark. There’s no rush, no constant bloom, no permanent harvest. J...

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What does yes feel like in your body?\nWhat does no feel like?

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Many of us carry a history of softening, pleasing, or pretending — not because we are deceitful, but because at some point it was the only way to feel safe, accepted, or loved. These strategies often begin as protection,...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/%F0%9F%8C%BFon-power-protection-and-moving-forward","title":"🌿On Power, Protection, and Moving Forward:","summary":"Many of us carry a history of softening, pleasing, or pretending — not because we are deceitful, but because at some point it was the only way to feel safe, accepted, or loved. These strategies often begin as protection,...","date_modified":"2025-09-04T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/trusting-the-surge-a-lesson-in-energy-breath-and-coming-home","html_content":"

For the past two weeks, I slipped into an old rhythm.

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We live in a world that rewards momentum.\nNext thing. Next place. Next version of self.

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There are mornings when clarity arrives like a whisper just after dawn. The world is quiet, the mind is still, and something deeper is ready to speak. In those moments, insight doesn’t need to be summoned—it simply want...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/following-the-energy-a-new-rhythm-for-a-new-time","title":"Following the Energy: A New Rhythm for a New Time","summary":" There are mornings when clarity arrives like a whisper just after dawn. The world is quiet, the mind is still, and something deeper is ready to speak. In those moments, insight doesn’t need to be summoned—it simply want...","date_modified":"2025-06-29T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-sacred-timing-of-readiness-and-willingness-in-inner-work","html_content":"

There's a moment in every healing journey when we stand at the threshold of deep truth. We know something wants to be seen, felt, integrated. Our minds tell us we're ready. We have the tools, the awareness, perhaps even ...

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How many times have we made promises to ourselves - to write more, create more, share more - only to find ourselves avoiding the very thing we committed to? This pattern of self-sabotage reveals something deeper about h...

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Yesterday I breathed, a breathwork journey with my teacher's 'Going Deep' playlist, some sage, a pillow and the floor beneath me. I set my intention as the music began to seep into my consciousness, merging with the musi...

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In today's hyperconnected yet emotionally disconnected world, many of us find ourselves running on autopilot—constantly doing, rarely being. Our nervous systems remain in heightened states of alertness, leaving little ro...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/finding-balance-through-breath-why-fbr-matters-in-todays-world","title":"Finding Balance Through Breath: Why FBR Matters in Today's World","summary":"In today's hyperconnected yet emotionally disconnected world, many of us find ourselves running on autopilot—constantly doing, rarely being. Our nervous systems remain in heightened states of alertness, leaving little ro...","date_modified":"2025-05-10T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/from-busy-mind-to-blissful-presence-the-journey-within","html_content":"

The Power of Surrender

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Have you ever noticed how the same patterns keep appearing in your relationships, work, or daily interactions? This isn't coincidence—it's what I call the \"mirror effect,\" where our external experiences directly reflect ...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-mirror-effect-how-your-external-world-reflects-your-inner","title":"The Mirror Effect: How Your External World Reflects Your Inner","summary":"Have you ever noticed how the same patterns keep appearing in your relationships, work, or daily interactions? This isn't coincidence—it's what I call the \"mirror effect,\" where our external experiences directly reflect ...","date_modified":"2025-04-24T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/finding-peace-behind-mind-chatter-a-path-to-inner-stillness","html_content":"

In the constant noise of modern life, finding true inner peace can seem elusive. Yet behind the mind's incessant chatter lies a profound stillness accessible to everyone. This stillness isn't something we need to create—...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/finding-peace-behind-mind-chatter-a-path-to-inner-stillness","title":"Finding Peace Behind Mind Chatter: A Path to Inner Stillness","summary":"In the constant noise of modern life, finding true inner peace can seem elusive. Yet behind the mind's incessant chatter lies a profound stillness accessible to everyone. This stillness isn't something we need to create—...","date_modified":"2025-04-18T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-child-within-reclaiming-our-nature","html_content":"

Beneath the Layers

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In recent weeks, I've been on a journey of exploration – diving deep into the relationship between shame, our energetic nature, and the profound transformation that occurs when we bring our shadows into the light.

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/unveiling-how-releasing-shame-returns-us-to-our-essence","title":"Unveiling: How Releasing Shame Returns Us to Our Essence","summary":"In recent weeks, I've been on a journey of exploration – diving deep into the relationship between shame, our energetic nature, and the profound transformation that occurs when we bring our shadows into the light.","date_modified":"2025-04-04T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-art-of-being-transcending-identity-in-a-purpose-driven-world","html_content":"

In a society obsessed with productivity, purpose, and perpetual doing, we often overlook the profound art of simply being. The question \"What is your purpose?\" echoes through our collective consciousness, demanding answe...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-art-of-being-transcending-identity-in-a-purpose-driven-world","title":"The Art of Being: Transcending Identity in a Purpose-Driven World","summary":"In a society obsessed with productivity, purpose, and perpetual doing, we often overlook the profound art of simply being. The question \"What is your purpose?\" echoes through our collective consciousness, demanding answe...","date_modified":"2025-03-25T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/beyond-shame-and-guilt-a-journey-of-somatic-healing","html_content":"

Understanding the Crucial Distinction

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In a moment of surrender today, something beautiful happened. As I sat with my journal, pen in hand, I experienced that magical shift when the writing no longer feels like it's coming from you, but through you. A deeper...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-ripples-of-joy-finding-unity-through-inner-connection","title":"The Ripples of Joy: Finding Unity Through Inner Connection","summary":" In a moment of surrender today, something beautiful happened. As I sat with my journal, pen in hand, I experienced that magical shift when the writing no longer feels like it's coming from you, but through you. A deeper...","date_modified":"2025-03-12T01:46:07Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/honouring-our-energy-the-importance-of-emotional-expression","html_content":"

The Nature of Energy Within Us

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Sharing Our Eternal Becoming

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In recent years, breathwork has gained significant attention for its profound impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-power-of-breath-conscious-breathing-supports-pelvic-health","title":"The Power of Breath: Conscious Breathing Supports Pelvic Health","summary":"In recent years, breathwork has gained significant attention for its profound impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. ","date_modified":"2025-02-11T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/cultural-awareness-and-sacred-cacao-honouring-the-sacred-roots","html_content":"

It has been brought to my attention recently that there are important conversations happening around cultural appropriation and the sharing of cacao ceremonies. As a cacao carrier, I feel it's essential to address these...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/cultural-awareness-and-sacred-cacao-honouring-the-sacred-roots","title":"Cultural Awareness and Sacred Cacao: Honouring the Sacred Roots","summary":" It has been brought to my attention recently that there are important conversations happening around cultural appropriation and the sharing of cacao ceremonies. As a cacao carrier, I feel it's essential to address these...","date_modified":"2025-02-10T11:02:02Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-neuroscience-of-body-awareness","html_content":"

Understanding our Nervous System's Response to Experience.

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The simple act of breathing is something we rarely think about, yet it fundamentally shapes our physical and mental wellbeing. Consider this: we take approximately 23,000 breaths every single day, but most of us are onl...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/why-breathwork-unlocking-your-bodys-natural-potential","title":"Why Breathwork? Unlocking Your Body's Natural Potential","summary":" The simple act of breathing is something we rarely think about, yet it fundamentally shapes our physical and mental wellbeing. Consider this: we take approximately 23,000 breaths every single day, but most of us are onl...","date_modified":"2025-01-17T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/how-your-breath-patterns-impact-digestive-system","html_content":"

In our fast-paced modern world, digestive issues have become increasingly common. While we often focus on what we eat, there's another crucial factor that profoundly impacts our digestive health: how we breathe. As a br...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/how-your-breath-patterns-impact-digestive-system","title":"How Your Breath Patterns Impact Digestive System","summary":" In our fast-paced modern world, digestive issues have become increasingly common. While we often focus on what we eat, there's another crucial factor that profoundly impacts our digestive health: how we breathe. As a br...","date_modified":"2025-01-10T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/cacao-sacred-medicine-of-the-heart","html_content":"

Deep in the tropical forests of Central and South America grows a tree the ancient Mayans called \"food of the gods.\" Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree, has been revered as a sacred plant medicine for over 4,000 years. Tod...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/cacao-sacred-medicine-of-the-heart","title":"Cacao: Sacred Medicine of the Heart","summary":" Deep in the tropical forests of Central and South America grows a tree the ancient Mayans called \"food of the gods.\" Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree, has been revered as a sacred plant medicine for over 4,000 years. Tod...","date_modified":"2025-01-04T06:50:08Z"},{"id":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/learning-how-to-breathe-presence-safety-trust","html_content":"

Earlier, I was looking back at an old journal entry from 2019, and boy did my heart hurt as I read the words from a past version of Emma:

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In the past two years, I embarked on a journey that took me far from the UK, and during this time, as they always have been for me, books became a powerful source of inspiration and guidance. I’m sharing a list of the bo...

","url":"https://emmayeadon.com/home-1/f/the-books-that-shaped-my-last-two-years","title":"The Books That Shaped My Last Two Years","summary":"In the past two years, I embarked on a journey that took me far from the UK, and during this time, as they always have been for me, books became a powerful source of inspiration and guidance. I’m sharing a list of the bo...","date_modified":"2024-09-14T11:40:27Z"}]}