These long-form articles draw on current evidence in neuroscience, trauma research, somatic medicine, and mind-body recovery evidence. I write these as part of my ongoing research into chronic illness, emotional patterns, and the science of how people heal. If you are currently in the thick of symptoms, there is no pressure to read these now; the shorter practices and meditations on this resources page will serve you well today. If, on the other hand, you are ready to understand the science, these articles are written for you.

Among the pieces I have written, several address questions that come up again and again on the healing path. One explores post-exertional malaise in depth; what is actually happening in the nervous system during a crash, why so much standard advice makes it worse, and what a more intelligent approach to energy looks like. Another article breaks down the standard pacing model entirely, sharing a new approach – a research-informed framework for rebuilding capacity without triggering the push-crash cycle. You will also find an article on meditation through a neuroscience lens, because not all meditation supports chronic illness recovery; some approaches actively reinforce the patterns keeping the system stuck, and the distinction matters far more than most people realise.

I have also written in-depth summaries of key books in this field, including works by Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. John Sarno, Steven Ozanich, Brené Brown, and Ekhart Tolle. Each summary draws out what matters most for the healing journey, so you have the core insights without having to work through the full texts alone.