As the light changes, so can our energy. Eimear talks candidly about noticing a seasonal melancholy—darker mornings, cloudy days, and that “dim” feeling—and how she began intentionally tending her inner flame.
You’ll hear:
- Why seasonal changes (less daylight → serotonin down, melatonin up) can affect mood.
- A 5-step Spark Reconnection Practice:
- Ground in the body (presence + breath)
- Name the numbness (permission, no judgment)
- Micro-moments of joy (small, scheduled lifts)
- Reignite meaning (one tiny act aligned with what matters)
- Integrate with ritual (a simple daily practice to tend your light)
- One proven action that helps many people: get real morning daylight (aim for 10–30 minutes before 10 a.m.).
This isn’t about forcing positivity. It’s about feeding your own light—gently, intentionally, one small moment at a time.
Mentioned in this episode
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) basics (light, serotonin/melatonin)
- Polyvagal-informed grounding (Dr. Stephen Porges)
- Micro-moments of joy research (Dr. Barbara Fredrickson)
- Meaning and resilience (Viktor Frankl)
- The Morning Reset Audio : https://www.subscribepage.com/my-morning-reset
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