by Kathy Taylor | Sep 5, 2023 | Personal Growth/Development
Several years ago, I entered my first competitive trail challenge with my pinto mare, Roxy. She was a good partner and trail horse, but we’d never done a competition like this. The event consisted of 8-10 obstacles over 6 miles and we were judged on how skillfully or...
by Kathy Taylor | Aug 31, 2023 | The Nervous System
Why is sensory input so important for the brain? Sensory input (touch, taste, smell, sight, sound, gravity, pressure, etc.) is an important chunk of information the brain uses to decide if it’s safe or unsafe. If your brain has a fuzzy map of where your feet are, it...
by Kathy Taylor | Aug 31, 2023 | The Nervous System, Uncategorized
Yesterday we talked about the four categories of protective responses your nervous system makes to real or perceived threats–fight, flight, freeze, or fawn–and I gave some examples of how they show up in my life. I hope some of them resonated with you....
by Kathy Taylor | Aug 30, 2023 | The Nervous System
I love sharing my stories and insights with you. I especially love it when something resonates enough for you to respond back. I read every single one. While telling stories lets you know me, I don’t think I’ve done the best job communicating exactly how I work or...
by Kathy Taylor | Jun 9, 2023 | 21 Days of Taking Up Space, Communication & Relationships
Several weeks ago, a friend asked via social media for specific recommendations to deal with physical pain–but only if we’d personally experienced good results for ourselves. I briefly shared my experience with my neurosomatic coach. This is the person I credit...
