Ask Dr. Katelyn: Why Can’t I Feel Joy, Even in Moments That Once Made Me Happy?
If you’ve been moving through your life lately with a sense of flatness—like joy is something you can remember but not actually feel—you’re not alone. Many people describe this as a kind of emotional numbness, a quiet loss of vibrancy that sneaks in without a clear beginning. You still do the things you “should” do. […]
The December Drop-Off: Why You Crash Emotionally After the Holiday High — and How to Recenter
You’re not imagining it — that sudden emotional crash after the holidays is real. One week you’re buzzing on connection, lights, warmth, movement, and noise… and the next, you feel like someone pulled the plug from your internal power source. This “December drop-off” is surprisingly common, especially for people who spend the holidays performing emotional […]
Ask Dr. Katelyn: Why Does My Sleep Get Worse in Winter (and How Can I Protect My Immune System)?
If your sleep gets worse in winter, you’re not imagining it. The season asks your body to slow down, turn inward, and conserve energy—yet the modern world keeps pushing you toward productivity, stimulation, and overextension. And what shows up first when we ignore that mismatch? Your sleep. Your immunity. Your mood. Winter insomnia isn’t just […]
The Holiday Trigger No One Talks About: Why Certain Conversations Make You Lose Your Composure
And how Floatation REST + Integration help you stay centered when others pull you off balance Every year, the holidays promise connection—but for many people, a single conversation can derail the entire evening. A casual comment lands wrong, a relative brings up a sensitive topic, someone critiques your life choices, and suddenly you’re flooded, spiraling, […]
Why Your Pain Flares Up in December: Cold Weather, Heavy Lifting, and Inflammation Explained
If your joints ache more in December, your back tightens the moment the temperature drops, or you notice old injuries “waking up” during the holidays—you’re not imagining it. Winter has a particular way of revealing the stress your nervous system has been carrying beneath the surface. And it’s not just the weather. It’s the physiology […]
Ask Dr. Katelyn: Why Do I Shut Down Emotionally Around Family During the Holidays?
If you notice yourself going quiet, flat, or strangely numb around family in December, you’re not alone. What many people call emotional shutdown isn’t a personal failure—it’s your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do in the environments that shaped you. Especially if you live with high-functioning depression or old “mother wound” triggers, […]
How Holiday Noise, Crowds, and Sleep Disruptions Trigger Hidden PTSD Symptoms (And How to Stabilize Fast)
The holidays are supposed to feel warm, nostalgic, and joyful. But for many people living with post-traumatic stress—especially those with military experience—this season often lands differently. The noise, the crowds, the disrupted sleep schedules…what most people call “holiday chaos” can register in your system as something far more serious. This isn’t because you’re “overreacting.” It’s […]
Ask Dr. Katelyn: Why Do I Feel Wired but Exhausted?
(Even Though I’m Eating Clean, Training Hard, and Sleeping Well?) There’s a particular kind of fatigue that shows up for high performers around the holidays: the body feels heavy, the mind feels fast, and no amount of “doing everything right” seems to shift it. This wired-but-exhausted state isn’t a failure of discipline. It’s a reflection […]
Ask Dr. Katelyn: “I’m a veteran who can’t sleep through the night. Can Float Therapy really help with PTSD?”
You’ve probably been told a hundred times to “just relax.” But if you’ve lived through what can’t be unseen or undone, that advice can feel impossible — even insulting. When you’ve learned to survive by staying alert, sleep doesn’t feel safe. The body keeps watch long after the mission ends. And yet, somewhere deep inside, […]
Black Friday to Cyber Monday: How to Stop Emotional Spending and Shop Mindfully
Every November, inboxes overflow with “can’t-miss” deals, flash sales, and countdown timers designed to hijack your attention — and your nervous system. By the time Cyber Monday rolls around, many of us are left with more boxes than we need and a creeping sense of guilt or anxiety that follows the high of impulsive spending. […]
