Rebuilding Your Relationship With Yourself Through Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices with Kerisma Vere

On The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with holistic wellness coach and author Kerisma Vere for an honest conversation about mental health, mindfulness, and what it really means to rebuild a safer relationship with yourself. If typical “just breathe” advice has ever made you feel worse, this episode meets you with realism, compassion, and practical alternatives. This is for anyone navigating anxiety, trauma, overwhelm, or harsh self-judgment and wanting gentler ways to reconnect. Kerisma shares why mindfulness can feel unsafe for some nervous systems, and offers simple, doable practices to build self-trust without forcing deep emotional work too fast. About the Guest: Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and author whose work is grounded in lived experience. She speaks openly about healing through trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and adversity using a trauma-informed, non-prescriptive approach. Key Takeaways: Redefine “wholeness” as accepting all parts of you, not reaching a perfect “healed” state If mindfulness feels unsafe, prioritize support and stabilization before deeper inner work Use “titration” by stepping into hard feelings briefly, then stepping back out to rebuild safety Try daily micro check-ins: scan your body, thoughts, and energy without needing to fix anything Add compassion in the moment: acknowledge what’s hard and offer yourself kind words When frozen or overwhelmed, use the “feet forward” visual to reduce pressure and restore direction How to Connect With the Guest: https://towardswellness.ca/  Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life/The Mindful Living? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfulness #mentalhealthawareness #traumahealing #selfcompassion #nervoussystemregulation #ptsdrecovery #anxietyrelief #healingjourney #innerwork #selfworth #emotionalwellbeing #holisticwellness #mindfulliving #personalgrowth #selfcare