Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner

Understanding Self-Abandonment: Why You Leave Yourself Before Others Do

Self-abandonment rarely looks dramatic. It often looks like being understanding, flexible, and easy — while quietly leaving yourself. This article explores what self-abandonment really is, why it develops, and how to recognise it early enough to rebuild self-trust and connection without disappearing.

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Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner

Coming Home to Yourself: A New Model of Human Change

Real change doesn’t come from fixing yourself — it comes from returning to yourself. This article introduces an embodied, trauma-informed model of human change rooted in nervous system safety, presence, and integration. A grounded alternative to self-improvement for anyone ready to stop performing growth and start inhabiting their life.

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Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner

Why Your Body Tightens Before You Speak Your Truth

Your body reacts to truth before your mind does — not because honesty is wrong, but because it was once unsafe. This article explores why your throat tightens, your chest closes, or your breath shortens when you prepare to speak your truth, and how to build the nervous system safety needed for clearer communication and deeper connection.

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Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner

Boundaries That Don’t Break Connection

Healthy boundaries don’t block connection — they protect it. This article explains why boundaries feel so difficult, how the nervous system responds to limit-setting, and what aligned, somatic, compassionate boundaries actually look like in practice. A grounded guide for anyone learning to stay connected while staying true to themselves.

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Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner Embodied Ground and Somatics Andrea Hörandner

Burnout vs Emotional Burnout — And Why the Difference Matters

Burnout is about doing too much — but emotional burnout is about holding too much. This Deep Dive explores why emotional burnout feels like numbness, disconnection, and depletion, and why rest alone doesn’t fix it. A grounded, somatic guide to understanding how the body stores emotional overload — and how to recover with nervous system safety, clarity, and support.

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