Winter can be hard on the nervous system.Shorter days, colder temperatures, disrupted routines, and increased fatigue can all impact mood, stress levels, and physical comfort — especially for people living with chronic pain, sensory sens...

Living with chronic pain and chronic stress requires more than willpower — it requires compassion, adaptation, and nervous system–informed support.In this episode, Katherine Winkles, CTRS-BH, explores how recreation therapy...

Why Art, Play, and Expression Regulate the Nervous SystemCreativity isn’t about talent — it’s about regulation, expression, and presence.In this episode, we explore how creative flow supports nervous system healing t...

Nature is more than a backdrop for wellness — it’s an active participant in healing.In this episode, we explore how nature functions as a co-therapist, supporting nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and stress recover...

In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked skills in modern wellness: how to rest with intention. Drawing from the evidence-based foundations of recreation therapy, Katherine breaks down why rest is more than “taking time off...