The Buddha’s Medicine Blog
Through our blog, we aim to provide a repository of knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance on all aspects of health and effective natural healing tools. We are passionate wellness enthusiasts, dedicated to bringing you valuable insights, ancient wisdom, and modern approaches to help you align with the healing power within and discover the path to a harmonious & fulfilling life. Explore the profound and timeless wisdom of holistic living, and unlock the secrets of well-being and inner peace within you.
Don't Let Your Pigeon Drive the Bus: Parts, Internal Family Systems, and How to Get Yourself Home
As a therapist, my job is to help you feel safe enough to hear all of yourself—until you can hold each part with the same compassion, courage, and clarity. This means listening to every part’s story; learning when they started driving, what they’re afraid of, what they’re hoping for. In IFS, we call those fears “burdens”—and gently, we learn to release them with compassionate listening and regular companionship of Self.
In Defense of Play
One thing I often tell the families I work with is that: a playing brain is a learning brain. Neurobiology backs this up. When activation meets connection—aka, play—we increase our capacity to tolerate distress, make meaning, and self-regulate.
Building Resilience Together: Ayurvedic Practices for Family Mental Wellness
The journey to family mental wellness through Ayurveda isn't about reaching a particular destination – it's about creating a sustainable way of living that honors each family member's unique nature while fostering collective harmony.
