Christina Georgiou

It’s common to hear people say they “absorb energy” when they enter certain spaces or are around certain people. Others, in the same environment, may feel nothing at all. This often leads to the question:Are some people more “pure” or “sensitive,” while others are simply disconnected or unaffected? From a somatic and nervous system perspective, the answer is much more nuanced—and far more empowering. You might notice this in everyday life: You walk into a room and suddenly feel heavy,...

Self-worth is often discussed as a belief or a mindset. Many psychological approaches focus on changing the way we think about ourselves, encouraging positive affirmations or reframing negative thoughts. However, for many women, the experience of self-worth goes far deeper than the level of thought. It is often an embodied experience shaped across generations , carried through family dynamics, cultural expectations, and early relational environments. In many family lineages, women lived with...

For many women, taking up space in the world does not come naturally. It can feel uncomfortable, and sometimes even unsafe. Many women notice themselves shrinking in conversations, accommodating the needs of others before their own, or waiting for permission before expressing a thought, a need, or a disagreement. These patterns can appear in subtle ways: speaking more softly than necessary, hesitating before asking for something, or quickly stepping back when a conflict arises. The question...