@Joseph Groom 🌿 Holistic + Realistic Ways to Calm Nightmares 1. Regulate your nervous system daily - Grounding breathwork (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 6). - Gentle movement: yoga, walking, or stretching before bed. - Magnesium‑rich foods (pumpkin seeds, leafy greens) support relaxation. 2. Create a safety ritual before sleep - Dim lights, slow exhale breathing, and gratitude journaling. - Tell your body “you’re safe now” — this retrains the amygdala. - Weighted blanket or soft pressure helps the vagus nerve calm. 3. Reduce stimulants and blue light - Avoid caffeine after noon. - Use warm light or screen filters at night. - Let melatonin rise naturally. 4. Support emotional processing - Talk therapy, EMDR, or journaling can help the brain refile traumatic memories. - If nightmares are trauma‑related, professional support is essential — a therapist can guide safe reprocessing. 5. Balance gut health - Eat whole foods, reduce alcohol and sugar. - Probiotics and fiber help serotonin production. 6. Reframe dream content - Upon waking, write the dream and change its ending consciously — this teaches your brain new emotional scripts. ⚖️ When to Seek Professional Help If nightmares happen more than twice a week, cause anxiety about sleeping, or relate to trauma, it’s wise to consult a sleep specialist or trauma‑informed therapist. They can assess for REM‑related disorders, PTSD, or medication side effects. Best wishes my friend!

I always feel awful when I'm away from skool. Its kinda funny, but I feel like I'm letting people down. And, Im also scared to lose my fire! lol

@Mieka Clarke I lost it once and it was devastating. It takes an entire month to earn it but you can lose it in one day! 🤣

so cute!

Woot woot! You’re so good to us, Joey! https://www.skool.com/holistically/about

@Donna Thornton sure! Everyone is welcome!