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They call you weak. They know nothing of your life.
Toxicity doesn't announce itself. It creeps in slowly - like weight gain you only notice when it's way past an easy fix. And when someone calls you weak for having stayed in a toxic relationship, ask yourself: what does their life actually look like? Do they know what it means to stay because of the kids, the family, the house? Do they know how it feels to be eroded by someone you love? Strength isn't always leaving. Sometimes it's everything you held together while you were
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


What happens when old patterns strike - and how to manage them
What happens when a date triggers a "full red alert" in your nervous system? In this post, I share a personal story of being dismissed and diminished, and how it connected back to a lifelong pattern of "erasure." More importantly, I outline how to move from the heat of a trigger into a space of awareness. It’s about recognizing the pattern, naming it, and sitting with the emotion to withdraw the power from the past.
Heike Schimanski
9 min read


Stop Fighting Your Brain: A Smarter Way to Set Goals That Actually Stick
Every January, people set bold goals and then quietly watch them fall apart. This has nothing to do with laziness or lack of willpower. It has everything to do with how your brain is wired for survival. In this article, I explain why big goals and “challenges” trigger self-sabotage, how trauma and pressure play a role, and how to set goals that actually work with your nervous system instead of against it.
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


What Shaped Me (And Why I Still Believe In Good Men)
I’ve lived through darkness most people never see - and yet I’ve met men with integrity, kindness, and depth that changed everything I believed about them. This blog is the first time I speak openly about the experiences that shaped me and why I still dedicate my work to helping good men find their way back to themselves.
Heike Schimanski
6 min read


The Triad
A Triad of Passion, Courage, and Love
Let me ask you: Do you still feel the embrace of your boundless passion for what you do? Is it ...
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


How do you define “growth”?
How do you define growth? Discover how to change your mindset and grow, expand and unleash your power.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read
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