GHW Reconnecting Within: FREE Tending To Overwhelm
Published: Thu, 03/19/26
Updated: Thu, 03/19/26
Unlock calm: Gentle tools for stress relief
Hi !
Bridging the
Disconnect: Insights from the Default Mode Network
Recently, I dove deep into the science of our “Default Mode Network” (DMN)—the brain’s so-called “autopilot” that weaves together our past, present, and future. When you find yourself daydreaming, reflecting on your story, or imagining what’s next, that’s your DMN at work. It’s the neurological home of your sense of self—a kind of internal narrator, helping you feel like “you” across
time.
But trauma and chronic stress can disrupt this network. The DMN has two main hubs: the anterior (front) hub, which helps with self-reflection and regulation, and the posterior (back) hub, which stores body memories and sensory imagery. When trauma lingers, these hubs can stop communicating. Suddenly, intense memories may flood in, while the part that says “I am safe now” goes offline. It’s why
trauma can feel like reliving the past, not just remembering it.
In my 1:1 sessions and group circles, I use somatic tracking and Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work to gently bridge these two hubs. We practice slowing down, tuning into body sensations, and allowing the anterior hub to “wake up” and offer safety, while carefully titrating the memories that arise from the posterior hub. The focus isn’t on forcing a fix—it’s on practicing
reconnection, so you can return to a life where you feel anchored, coherent, and truly like yourself.
Working with Overwhelm: A Recent Tending Together Session
During a recent Tending Together community session, we explored how to be with overwhelm—something so many of us experience. I shared several practical tools for working with overwhelm, and I want to offer that recording to you in case it’s
supportive for your journey.
Gather with us for a full day of relational healing and somatic tools. Choose from two dates—March 21st or April 11th, 10am–4pm. This is a welcoming space to explore nervous system regulation in community.
The final session in this March series is on March 22nd. If you’re curious about parts work or want to deepen self-compassion, this is a gentle entry point.
If your heart is longing for a space to be seen and supported, or if you have questions about any of these offerings, I warmly invite you to reply to this email. Your journey matters, and I am honored to walk alongside you.
With warmth and gratitude,
~ Kimberly Erickson Growing Harmony Within
P.S. For more reflections, resources, and the latest offerings, visit the Growing Harmony Within website. If you’d like to share your experience or have a question,
just reply—I genuinely love hearing from you.
