Introduction October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and bring attention to the realities of living through and beyond breast cancer.For BIPOC women, the journey can carry additional layers—medical disparities, cultural silence around illness, and the emotional weight of navigating identity, family, and survival all at once. While muchContinue reading “Holding Space for Healing: Grief, Intimacy & the Journey Through Breast Cancer”
Author Archives: Tahiyya Martin
When Seasons Change: How Connection Supports Mental Health & Intimacy
As summer fades and the air turns crisp, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of Fall—a season defined by transformation. Trees shed their leaves in quiet preparation for winter, the light shifts, and the rhythm of life slows. Fall reminds us that change is not only inevitable, but natural. It offers a profound metaphorContinue reading “When Seasons Change: How Connection Supports Mental Health & Intimacy”
She Heals Journey August Newsletter
Theme: Embodied Liberation & Pleasure Practices“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde Welcome August, August is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and return to the wisdom that lives within your body.Here at She Heals Journey, we believe healing is notContinue reading “She Heals Journey August Newsletter”
Awakening the Erotic Body: How Pleasure Supports Trauma Recovery
When we hear the word erotic, many of us immediately think of sex. But the erotic body is so much more than sexuality—it is the part of us that is deeply alive, fully sensing, present, and connected. It’s the body that breathes, feels, aches, tingles, moves, and responds. It is the home of our intuition, creativity, andContinue reading “Awakening the Erotic Body: How Pleasure Supports Trauma Recovery”
Where We First Learned Love: Unpacking the Past to Heal Our Relationships
The content emphasizes how our early family experiences shape our understanding of love. It highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these childhood lessons to rewrite our narratives around love and relationships. The text invites participation in a workshop aimed at healing and developing healthier relationship patterns.
Grief & Grace: Navigating Loss While Holding Life
Today is my father’s born day. It’s strange — the way time folds in on itself when you’re grieving. My dad transitioned the week of Thanksgiving last year, just days before my daughter turned eight. Grief and celebration showed up at my door like uninvited guests, demanding I entertain them both. I tried. I reallyContinue reading “Grief & Grace: Navigating Loss While Holding Life”
She Heals Journey | July 2025 Newsletter
Reclaiming the Self: A Journey Back to Identity, Pleasure, and Emotional Truth
Who’s Really Arguing? Understanding the “Parts” That Show Up in Conflict
By Tahiyya Martin LCMHC, LPC Relationships are some of the most beautiful—and challenging—mirrors we have (I’ll do a blog on mirrors soon). Especially when conflict arises, it’s easy to feel confused, misunderstood, or even disconnected from the person we love the most. When I work with couples in therapy, one of the most helpful toolsContinue reading “Who’s Really Arguing? Understanding the “Parts” That Show Up in Conflict”
Healing in the Heat: A Summer of Softness & Strength
Summer’s warmth invites both deep transformation and gentle renewal. This June, we’re embracing the balance of tender rest and courageous growth—a journey that mirrors the season’s energy. What’s New with She Heals Upcoming Events & Programs June Journal Prompt Journal Reflection: Soft Strength in the HeatReflect on how the summer heat might illuminate hidden emotions orContinue reading “Healing in the Heat: A Summer of Softness & Strength”
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