Somatic Therapy Blog
Real talk on trauma, anxiety, grief, and what it actually takes to heal.
This blog is written by Ethany Michaud, LCSW, a certified Brainspotting practitioner and somatic therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Every post is written to give you something useful: a framework for understanding what's happening in your nervous system, language for things you've felt but never had words for, or a reason to finally reach out.
If something lands for you, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. That's what it's here for.
People-Pleasing and Anxiety: Why Setting Boundaries Feels Impossible
You said yes again. You didn't want to. And now you're lying awake, resentful and drained. Here's why people-pleasing and anxiety are connected — and why "just say no" doesn't actually work.