The Day My Body Said No: A Journey Into Coaching for Self-Worth
The Day My Body Said NoPsychologist: Gabor Maté – The Wisdom of the Body There’s a moment I’ll never forget. I was in a somatic training. Everyone around me was moving, breathing, sinking into their bodies. And I… couldn’t.I tried. I wanted to.But my body froze. Like it didn’t know what to do with presence. […]
The Roles I Wore, The Self I Lost : Identity loss in motherhood
Psychotherapist: Virginia Satir – The True Self vs. Survival Self There’s a moment that still feels fresh in my memory. I was leading an art-based workshop. We were doing a simple torn paper collage — nothing fancy, just layers and shapes representing who we were. I watched others cut freely, laugh, tear instinctively. And then […]
Presence Over Performance : Embodied presence coaching.
Psychiatrist: Bessel van der Kolk – The Body Keeps the Score I used to think my kids needed the best version of me. The organized, patient, smiling, never-tired one. The one who had answers, plans, and snacks — always. But that version of me was exhausted. She was trying so hard to get it right, […]
Goodbye Crisis, Hello Mastery: A New Way to See Midlife
Feeling stuck in midlife? Discover how reframing this chapter as a time of mastery—not crisis—can unlock purpose, freedom, and inner peace. Midlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Threshold. But most of us were never taught to see it that way. We were told to fear the grey hairs, the quiet house, the career questions. We […]
Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a Calling: Time to Rebrand
For too long, midlife has been wrapped in outdated language and worn-out stereotypes. Words like crisis, decline, or settling echo in the background of our culture. But what if those words were simply… wrong and Midlife Isn’t a Crisis? What if midlife is actually the most powerful and creative turning point of all? This is […]
Understanding How Burnout Physically Alters the Brain
Burnout is more than just feeling overworked or stressed; it leads to tangible changes in brain structure and function. Research indicates that individuals experiencing burnout may have an enlarged amygdala—the brain region responsible for emotional responses like fear and aggression. This enlargement is associated with heightened emotional reactivity and difficulty managing stress. Furthermore, burnout has […]
The Role of the Nervous System in Embodiment and Creative Healing
I used to exercise, stretch, and eat healthily, thinking that was my way of taking care of my body. I never knew or understood the wisdom that lay within it. For years, I approached well-being from a purely physical and intellectual perspective, never realizing that my body held an untapped source of intelligence, healing, and […]
How Movement-Based Art Practices Improve Emotional Well-Being
Movement and art might seem like separate realms—one driven by the body, the other by the hands. But for those who have experienced the deep connection between movement and self-expression, they are inseparable forces of healing. Through my journey as a mindset and ontological coach, I have witnessed—and personally experienced—the transformation that happens when movement […]
The Masters Era: Reframing Midlife: Why Your Midlife Crisis Might Be the Best Thing to Happen to You
By Haya Bitar Not too long ago, I found myself reflecting on a common narrative we hear about midlife—the dreaded “crisis.” We’re conditioned to believe that once we hit our 40s or 50s, we’re on a slow descent, stuck in a phase of stagnation or irrelevance. But as I continue my own journey of growth, […]
How Creative Expression Enhances Mental Well-Being: A Science-Backed Approach
As a mindset & ontological coach, I have witnessed firsthand how creative expression transforms well-being. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from themselves. Through art, movement, and writing, they learn to process emotions in ways they never imagined. Science confirms what I see in my practice: creativity supports emotional […]