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Emotional Safety In Healing: Why It’s Not Enough

by Myrthe Glasbergen | May 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Breaking free, Emotion Regulation, Emotional maturity, Emotional safety, Personal growth, Self-acceptance, Shame, Transformation

Reading time: 5 minutes We hear a lot about the importance of emotional safety in healing — and yes, safety does matter. But if you want real growth and transformation, emotional safety cannot be the end goal. Because let’s be honest: the world will never be soft...

The Guilt of Growing

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jul 27, 2024 | Guilt, Personal growth, Procrastination, Relationships, Self-sabotage, Transformation

Guilt is a complex emotion that often arises when we embark on a journey of personal growth and transformation. As we shed the roles and responsibilities we’ve carried for years, we may find ourselves grappling with a sense of guilt – a feeling that we’re...

Self-Acceptance: The Key to Healing & Transformation

by Myrthe Glasbergen | May 31, 2024 | Breaking free, Liberation, Personal growth, Self-acceptance, Self-love

If you have a desire for true healing, change and transformation in your life, and to meet your true self, then there is one thing that you should do. The only thing in my honest opinion that’s really necessary to get you started with your journey of healing and...

Depression: A New Perspective

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 22, 2024 | Depression, Emotion Regulation, Emotional maturity, Emotional Neglect, Healing trauma, Inner child, Insecurities, Loneliness, Personal growth, Purpose, Relational trauma, Self-discovery, Shadow Work, The Mother Wound, The Wound Of Unworthiness, Trauma

If you are someone who sometimes or often feels depressive or has a depression, then this blog is for you. In this blog, we will explore a different perspective on depression and how it can be seen as a coping mechanism rather than a disorder or disease. By...

Anger as a Catalyst for Change

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 22, 2024 | Anger, Boundaries, Emotion Regulation, Emotional maturity, Personal growth

Anger is often seen as a negative emotion that we need to suppress or overcome. However, in reality, it can be a powerful tool for self-expression and authenticity. It is not something that we need to heal away or grow out of. Our anger is our truth, and it serves as...

How To Set Boundaries

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 21, 2024 | Authenticity, Boundaries, Personal growth, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-love

In the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing, and transformation, one important aspect that often comes up is the concept of setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is often seen as a way to protect oneself and create a space for healing and growth....