Dating with Depth

Attraction can feel powerful — but not all sparks are safe. Learn how to tell the difference between true connection and trauma-based chemistry with this grounded guide.

Think you’re emotionally broken? You’re not. You’re dysregulated. Here’s why your nervous system is behind your patterns — and how to start dating from calm, not chaos.

Still stuck in a situationship that never had closure? Here’s why your nervous system keeps replaying it — and how to let go with clarity.

Feeling lost in dating after divorce? You’re not alone. Here’s what no one tells men about healing first — before swiping, chasing, or starting over.

Ghosting leaves us confused, anxious, and doubting our worth. But dogs? Dogs never disappear without a trace. They teach us what secure love really looks like—present, loyal, and unafraid of closeness. This isn’t just about pets—it’s about healing our attachment wounds and learning how love should feel. Read on for a cozy, surprising take on what your dog already knows about connection.

Texting is how we talk now — and how we build emotional connection. Here's why thoughtful messaging matters in modern relationships, and how to do it with clarity and care.

Not all intense relationships are real love. Learn how to recognize narcissistic attachment, understand trauma bonds, and start healing with clarity and self-trust.

For years, I worked with clients who had done all the “right” things — therapy, self-help, growth work — and still felt stuck. What was missing? Integration and forward motion. That’s why I combine counselling and coaching: to help you heal the past and build what’s next. Because real change doesn’t come from insight alone — it comes from feeling safe enough to move forward. At Beacon Hill, we do both.

Rescue dogs don’t love easily. They’ve been through things. But when they do choose to love you, it’s with a heart that has known fear, loss, and pain—and still leans in. Just like us. This post is for every woman learning to trust again, who’s been hurt but still has hope. Because loving like a rescue dog means loving bravely, not perfectly.

Is it connection or just attraction? Learn how your nervous system may be confusing chemistry for compatibility — and get the clarity you need to date with confidence.

If you’ve ever found yourself fighting for connection, overthinking every text, or giving too much just to feel loved — it’s not because you’re bad at love. It’s because your nervous system learned that love could feel dangerous. You don’t need to be fixed. You need safety, self-trust, and love that feels like home. I wrote more about this on the blog today. 🌿