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Aphrodite Unbound: Reclaiming Your Power to Create
You may've heard of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite as the Goddess of Love and Beauty. Fair enough, but Aphrodite isn't just the goddess of...
angelanikitacara
May 221 min read
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The Role of the Nervous System in PTSD in the Myth of Inana
There is an ancient Sumerian myth that lives in the bones of many women. She came before the Greeks spoke of her as the simply beautiful...
angelanikitacara
Apr 152 min read
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Releasing Ecstasy Anxiety: Embracing Pleasure and Trust in Intimacy
Let’s start with one simple fact: the mind is a powerful thing. It can liberate us, or it can restrict us. In the case of orgasm, the...
angelanikitacara
Apr 133 min read
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Medusa's Gaze: Confronting our rage and unearthing burried beauty
Many of us have heard the myth of Medusa turning anyone who looked at her to stone. Well, like fairytales, myths describe unconscious...
angelanikitacara
Apr 122 min read
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Repunzle Part 1: Am I Giving Too Much or Not Enough?
Do you remember the original Rapunzel? As a kid, I loved her long, flowing hair that she’d let down for the prince to climb up. The witch...
angelanikitacara
Apr 82 min read
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The Intersection of Ecstasy, Anxiety, and the Myth of Anorgasmia
In a world where control is often seen as a strength, it’s no surprise that many women struggle with the idea of letting go, especially...
angelanikitacara
Mar 314 min read
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The Push-Pull of Love: How Early Wounds Shape Adult Intimacy
If you were raised by a mother who had unresolved issues, you may find yourself unknowingly carrying patterns of fear-avoidant attachment...
angelanikitacara
Mar 302 min read
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Patience vs. Waiting: Understanding the Difference
When you're navigating the waters of starting a relationship with someone who appears emotionally available but may not be ready to...
angelanikitacara
Mar 242 min read
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Breaking the Cycle: How Emotional Immaturity in a Parent Can Lead to Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners
When one of your parents was emotionally immature, it can shape the way you approach relationships in profound ways, often without...
angelanikitacara
Mar 143 min read
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What is Echoism?
We hear a lot about narcissism these days—about self-obsession, entitlement, emotional manipulation. And yet, some of the most toxic...
angelanikitacara
Feb 54 min read
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The Path to Wholeness: Overcoming Shame and Reclaiming Our Authenticity
The Christian interpretation of the story of Mary, Joseph, and the Garden of Eden has shaped how we view ourselves, particularly through...
angelanikitacara
Feb 23 min read
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Why Do I Feel Lighter After Therapy?
It’s not always the case, and that’s okay. Some days you might feel lighter, and other times, you might not. It all depends on what...
angelanikitacara
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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How Trauma Impacts our Sense of Safety
I learned Focusing through the teachings of Leslie Ellis, a truly gifted guide whose work continues to shape how I understand trauma and...
angelanikitacara
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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How Trauma is Held in the Body
"Trauma is not simply a memory in the mind, but a set of bodily sensations, a set of reactions and feelings that have not been fully...
angelanikitacara
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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How Focusing-Oriented Therapy Supports Sexual Healing and Intimacy
Focusing-Oriented Therapy (FOT) brings something deeply sacred to sex therapy—something beyond fixing, beyond managing symptoms. It...
angelanikitacara
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Why Therapists Might Explore Dreams in Therapy
Dreams are invitations from the deeper layers of our being. They come when the mind quiets and the body softens, offering us truths that...
angelanikitacara
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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