Frequently Asked Questions

This blog is a soft landing place for people on a healing journey — especially those navigating childhood emotional neglect, highly sensitive nervous systems, burnout, or motherhood without a village. It weaves together emotional insight, seasonal practices, simple living, and soul-rooted parenting.

I’m Mina — a mother, writer, lover of both nature and psychology. I created this blog as a space I wish had existed when I felt alone, overwhelmed, and unsure how to live with depth and peace in a fast, noisy world. You can read more on the My Journey page.

You’re not alone. Start with the Start Here page — it gently guides you based on where you are: healing your inner world, aligning with nature, or navigating early motherhood.

Not at all. Some readers come for emotional healing, others for recipes and rhythm. Many find unexpected connections between them. Trust your curiosity.

CEN is when your emotional needs weren’t acknowledged, validated, or supported in childhood. It’s often invisible but shows up as emptiness, self-doubt, or difficulty connecting to others or yourself. I write about it with compassion and clarity.

You may feel numb, like something is missing but you don’t know what. You may be overly independent or find emotions confusing. I offer resources, signs, and exercises to explore this gently. You can also begin by reading Running on Empty by Jonice Webb.

Absolutely. Healing is possible — not through quick fixes but through understanding, presence, and practice. That’s what I try to offer here: emotional tools, guidance, and stories of change.

I share grounded insights, journaling prompts, personal reflections, and practices rooted in IFS, attachment theory, and trauma awareness. Many articles feel like therapy — just softer.

IFS (Internal Family Systems), AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), trauma theory, Jungian archetypes, and attachment theory — all from a lived, applied perspective.

No, I’m not a licensed therapist. I write, share tools, and create guides — but I always encourage you to seek therapy if you need more support.

It means living in tune with natural rhythms — adjusting food, rest, work, and self-care with the changing seasons. It’s grounding, healing, and a way to feel at home in your body and life.

Yes! I live in the city, too. You don’t need a garden or forest to reconnect. You can notice tree buds, cook seasonally, or grow herbs on a windowsill. It’s more about awareness than setting.

Yes — I share gentle, beginner-friendly uses for plants, often based on folk tradition and personal experience. I always note if caution is needed.

Because we are seasonal beings. We don’t bloom all the time. Nature teaches us how to rest, shed, rise, and root — emotionally and physically.

Start by noticing. What’s changing outside? How does it affect your body and mood? Try eating local seasonal produce or walking with intention (barefoot if safe).

Postpartum, emotional triggers, parent-child connection, sibling dynamics, natural births, parenting without screens, and how to break cycles gently — not perfectly.

Both. I often share my own journey — raw, honest, and practical — alongside tools and insights others can use. It’s not about giving advice, but sharing perspective.

Yes. Many of us parent ourselves, or relate to children, nieces, nephews, students. And healing early patterns is relevant whether or not you have kids.

Slowly and simply. Tea, nature, journaling, alone time. Also by saying no, doing less, and asking for support when possible.

I aim for several times a week, but it varies. I write when inspiration strikes, and I prioritize depth over speed.

Yes, with credit and a link back to the original. Please don’t repost full articles without permission, but feel free to share excerpts.

Selectively — I prefer to keep this space aligned with my values. But feel free to reach out if something resonates.

Your privacy matters. If you sign up for any of the newsletters, I never share your email. I don’t track or sell your data.

Yes, sometimes. I use affiliate links but only for books I love and would recommend anyway. Though most of the guides I share are free, I do offer several more comprehensive resources for sale — always fairly priced and filled with value. One such product is the Grow Through Motherhood 60-page journal with a Pay-what-you-can starting at 5€.