The Little Rebel Blog

Most people think of stress as something that comes and goes — a bad week at work, a tough conversation, a few nights of bad sleep. But for so many of us (especially my sensitive, high-achieving, trauma-surviving peeps), stress isn’t temporary. It 's a baseline . A way of living.A nervous system set-point. A survival strategy the brain learned a long time ago. And even though your mind is powerful and resilient, long-term stress and trauma literally reshape your brain . In t

Weighted blankets aren't just a cozy addition to your nighttime routine — they actually help your brain and body to experience a deeper sense of safety. The science behind them comes down to something called Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) , a type of tactile input that has profound effects on your nervous system. When your body feels gentle, evenly distributed pressure, it activates mechanoreceptors in the skin and muscles — sensory nerve endings that tell your brain, “You’

Matcha is a nutrient-rich, nervous-system-soothing superfood that has been cherished for centuries in Japanese tea ceremonies. Let’s dive into why matcha makes your nervous system happy, how it compares to coffee and black tea, and why the quality of your matcha truly matters. The Nervous System Love Story: Matcha + L-Theanine One of the reasons why matcha makes your nervous system feel so good is thanks to a little something called L-Theanine , a naturally occuring amino ac

Ah, winter. That time of year when the sun packs its bags, the days get shorter, and suddenly your will to socialize is hiding under the same blanket you’ve been cocooned in since November. If you’ve ever wondered why your mood dips when the temperature drops — or whether it’s seasonal depression or just a case of the “winter blues — this post is for you. Cozy up with a cup of something warm, and let's shed some light (pun intended) on why winter can mess with your mood — an

You’ve probably seen it all over social media — people plunging into icy tubs, smiling (or shivering) through the pain, and claiming they’ve unlocked the secret to superhuman health. And while there are some real, science-backed benefits to ice baths… they’re not for every body. Let’s chill out (pun intended) and explore why cold plunging might not be your best next move — especially if your nervous system is already stuck in freeze mode. The Very Cool Benefits Some of the

Most of us, after years of chronic stress, trauma, or people-pleasing, have learned to breathe shallowly — or sometimes we completely forget to breathe until we find ourselves gasping for air. The way we breathe is a reflection of how safe we feel - and for many of us, the very idea of feeling safe and or as if nothing bad is going to happen, is a completely foreign concept. When you're so used to living on edge, stuck in a constant state of stress, the idea of taking a momen

Today I wanted to share something extra special with you—it’s a little something I call a Stress Relief Kit (because “freak-out...

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Feeling tired but wired? If you're powering through your days on a super fun combo of cortisol and caffeine, you feel exhausted when you...

Ever feel like you're one email away from screaming into the void or ugly crying in your car? Yeah… same. But do you want to know...

Let’s be honest — some days, your brain might feel like a squirrel running on pure espresso. You're trying to focus, stay calm, finish a...

If you’ve been feeling foggy, fatigued, emotionally drained, or easily overwhelmed, your nervous system might be crying out for a vital...

If you’ve ever wondered, “what's the difference between stress and anxiety?” , or you've wondered if you might have anxiety, this blog...