Welcome to
The Rebellion
This is a space for the quietly burned out, the beautifully complicated, and the ones craving something softer. Here, you’ll find reflections on nervous system health, burnout recovery, emotional regulation, self-trust, perimenopause, identity shifts, and the messy magic of being human.
Expect equal parts science and soul, with a touch of humor and zero pressure to optimize anything. Whether you're deep in healing, toe-dipping into rest, or just looking for a better way to be with yourself—you're in the right place.
How to Ask for Accommodations: Trauma-Aware Scripts That Work
You need an accommodation. Asking feels risky. That’s normal. You can make it safer by preparing your body, your words, and an exit plan.
What you should know
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities unless it causes undue hardship. That’s the legal standard in the U.S. under the ADA and enforced by the EEOC.
The Secret Stack for Midlife Sanity
You’re in the middle of a biological traffic jam. Hormones honk. Sleep vanishes. Your inner critic leans on the gas. One tool rarely fixes everything. But a combined approach? That’s the green light. Here’s a simple map you can use today.
Why “just one fix” rarely works
Perimenopause—the transition leading to menopause—can feel like your body swapped out its old instruction manual and forgot to give you the new one. Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, mood swings, and restless nights often overlap and feed off each other. Fluctuating estrogen is one big driver, but stress, lifestyle, and nervous system reactions pile on too.
