Perform from the Inside Out

My Story Ep 21: The Woman Who Held Me

This episode is a tribute to my mother’s strength. Even while grieving and navigating her own pain, she poured everything into helping me heal. I share how her nervous system, her resilience, and her choices shaped my healing—and why early regulation and support matter so deeply.
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My Story Ep 20: Movement as Medicine

For years, movement was my escape. In this episode, I unpack how dance became both a healing tool and a coping mechanism. We explore how trauma can fuel our need for constant motion—and how integrating movement with presence and breath can become true medicine.
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My Story Ep 19: When the Protector Is Gone

After the loss of my father, life changed forever. In this episode, I share how grief shaped my nervous system, shifted my personality, and pushed me to grow up quickly. I explore how childhood trauma can impact our physiology—and how early support, even when imperfect, can make a difference.
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My Story Ep 18: The Day Everything Changed

In this first episode of the July series, I open up about the moment my world shifted—the sudden loss of my dad. I was just a child, and while I didn’t fully understand what was happening, my nervous system did. I share how this event shaped my physiology, my sense of safety, and the path I would eventually take toward healing.
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The Bululú Ep 17: Recognizing the Freeze State & Reclaiming Your Power

Can’t get motivated? Feel shut down for no reason? You’re not broken—you may be in a freeze state. I share what freeze really looks like, how I mistook it for laziness or burnout, and what you can do to gently melt back into movement, purpose, and self-trust.
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The Bululú Ep 16: The Hidden Fatigue

I wasn’t exhausted… until I finally stopped. In this honest episode, I open up about how chronic movement and performance masked my freeze state—and what happened when my nervous system finally crashed. If you’ve ever pushed through fatigue, this one’s for you.
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The Bululú Ep 15: How Your Nervous System Affects Autoimmunity & Digestion

Your gut doesn’t just digest food—it processes your stress. This week, I share how navigating Hashimoto’s helped me connect the dots between nervous system dysregulation, leaky gut, and autoimmunity. Plus: key lab markers to ask for, and simple ways to support your gut with food and safety.
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The Bululú Ep 14: The Energy Behind the Stress

You’re not tired because you’re lazy. You’re tired because your body is protecting you. In this episode, I introduce the nervous system lens that changed everything for me—from high cortisol to constant tension. Learn how chronic stress hijacks your energy, and try a simple vagus nerve breath to begin shifting back to safety.
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The Bululú Ep 13: Your Energy Reset Starts Here

Ready to stop running on empty? In this special episode, I share the story behind The Energy Reset, why healing from hustle culture matters, and how you can start honoring your physiology today.
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The Bululú Ep 12: Movement as Medicine Not About Calories

Let’s move differently. We’re reframing movement as a way to regulate your body—not punish it. Learn how intentional movement supports energy, hormones, and long-term resilience.
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