Journey Stewart

The visible parts—the branches, leaves, and flowers—represent our conscious awareness, the stories we tell, the decisions we make, the symptoms we experience, and the patterns of our relationships. Beneath the surface, however, lies the root system, representing our unconscious awareness—the deep-seated experiences, beliefs, and wounds that quietly influence our lives and the choices we make. Many of us learned protective behaviors as children or in difficult circumstances; coping mechanisms designed to shield us when our needs weren’t met. These behaviors served us well in the moment, helping us navigate through pain, fear, or neglect. However, what once protected us may now be causing challenges in our lives, our bodies, and our relationships, both with ourselves and the people around us. These issues are like signals, inviting us to dig below the surface and address the root causes. By doing so, we are able to tend to our wounds and bring hidden parts of ourselves into conscious awareness. This process allows us to integrate all aspects of who we are—our strengths, vulnerabilities, and past experiences—and move closer to our innate authenticity and wholeness. Healing is also about honoring the soil that holds us—our bodies—and tuning into the wisdom they carry. Our bodies store emotions, tensions, and unspoken truths, offering vital clues about the roots of our struggles. Speed is the enemy of depth; this work requires time, dedication, and can often, be really fucking uncomfortable. That’s why I’m here. To offer support through a connection built on authenticity, attunement, respect and truth. To provide guidance by shining a flashlight in the places worth exploring. And to share my knowledge, wisdom, and resources, and help you find the tools that work for you. My hope is that together, we can create a container that embraces the wholeness of our humanness where all of our parts are welcome just as they are; a space to laugh and cry, grieve and rage, reclaim pleasure, rest, and celebrate both the major milestones and simple joys that carry us through.