What if well-being isn’t about doing more—but relating differently to yourself? Beneath every self-care ritual lies something deeper: how you meet yourself when you’re struggling.

In this episode, we explore how compassion and emotional attunement create safety in the nervous system and support lasting change. If you’ve struggled with self-criticism, anxiety, trauma recovery, or feeling stuck in survival mode, this conversation offers grounded, practical ways to build a steadier relationship with yourself—without bypassing accountability.

About the Guest:
Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and author whose work is rooted in lived experience and trauma-informed practice. She supports individuals in building compassionate, sustainable change through practical tools and nervous system awareness.

Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Why Self-Care Isn’t Enough
04:12 – Compassion vs. Self-Criticism
09:35 – Accountability Without Shame
14:48 – Attachment, Trauma & the Nervous System
19:30 – Rewiring Patterns with Awareness
23:50 – Daily Practices for Self-Attunement
27:40 – Staying Compassionate During Setbacks

Key Takeaways:

• Compassion includes accountability—it’s honest, not permissive.
• Self-criticism often keeps the nervous system in survival mode.
• Awareness is the first step toward sustainable change.
• Small daily check-ins help rewire old patterns.
• Gentle self-reflection builds agency and confidence over time.

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Website: https://towardswellness.ca
Search: Kerisma Vere on social platforms

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