Held by Shawna

Held by Shawna Stop numbing. Start living. I help midlife women find presence, joy & themselves again. Hypnosis • Breathwork • Parts Work •
Somatic healing

You don’t have to understand the mechanism, you just have to do the thing which is actually the whole point!I had a teac...
07/09/2026

You don’t have to understand the mechanism, you just have to do the thing which is actually the whole point!
I had a teacher years ago wonder why some people wait for double blind placebo controlled studies on practices like meditation and breathwork that have been practiced FOREVER! If they weren’t effective do you think we would still be doing it after all this time? 🤪
That said, science has confirmed beyond doubt that accessing our nervous systems through the body is effective for creating change. For example, by intentionally changing our breath, we alter the signals sent from the body to the brain, effectively turning off the stress response and activating a healing state.

Comment PORTAL (or find the HELD PORTAL in my bio) to try for free.
You’ll get access to a whole library of audios you can just plug and play.
Whether you’re looking to feel more empowered, let go of some heavy emotions, hug your inner child or walk into abundance…there’s a practice that’s just right for you today.

No credit card required. $22/month if you decide to register after the trial.

If this resonates with you send me a DM. I can’t wait to meet you.
06/29/2026

If this resonates with you send me a DM.
I can’t wait to meet you.

06/18/2026

When we run on autopilot, we can end up in a destination we never intended. It’s easy to catastrophize this and you may even feel the need to blow up your life in some way.
One simple strategy is to make the unconscious conscious. Start paying attention to what your body wants in the moment. The big picture work will come but first, build some self trust by listening to what your body actually wants in the moment.
Ok maybe you’re not swapping out your coffee but maybe you’re noticing how it makes you feel?
Maybe you take a bath instead of a shower? Or
Drink that glass of water.
Move your body to some music.
Take a nice deep breath.

It sounds too easy but trust me. Spend today actively choosing (aka mindfulness) and notice what’s different.

Want more strategies to get unstuck in midlife? Book a no pressure strategy call to learn how Held Coaching can help you.

I currently have space for 1 client in the Held coaching 30 day intensive. Comment UNSTUCK to book a call.

06/10/2026

Relevance is a real thing for women in midlife.

Not “am I still cool” but “am I still me?”

We become the most important person alive to our kids. And somewhere in that, a lot of us kinda step out of the main character role. We stop following sparks. We become background and start supporting everyone else’s story instead.

I’m not saying that’s wrong. I’m saying some of us are grieving it and don’t even know that’s what it is.

This isn’t about “how am I being perceived.” It’s “what actually lights me up.”

Is this something you feel? Did you lose yourself for a minute there? Have you found your way back or are you still looking?

I’d love to hear in the comments.

*I have one spot left in the 30day Held coaching intensive this month. Next spots open last week of July. DM for details.

04/27/2026

If you’re ready to finally get into identity level change, join me tomorrow at 12 EST.

Comment SESSIONS or click the link in by bio.

Navigate to the Events space to save your seat and to watch past sessions.

“This life is more than just a read through.”

Regardless of what you feel shame about, shame doesn’t make us better.It keeps us from feeling truly known.If you’re don...
04/27/2026

Regardless of what you feel shame about, shame doesn’t make us better.
It keeps us from feeling truly known.

If you’re done performing and ready to feel more like yourself again, come join us inside The HELD SESSIONS my free community for women 35+ where we have real conversations about midlife, hormones, identity, relationships, and everything in between.

RELEASING SHAME IN MIDLIFE: a return to yourself.
Tomorrow at 12 est

Comment SESSIONS and I’ll send you the link to join.

Already inside? Head to the Events space and save your seat.

Next month, we’re talking relationships in midlife with Brooke Davis from Perimenopause

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