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Welcoming Myself Home: A New Chapter of Healing
Good morning, my beautiful followers and subscribers! Whether you've been following my work since I began my healing journey in 1999 or you've only recently discovered me, welcome. I'm grateful you're here. For the past 27 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people as they heal emotionally, spiritually, relationally, and somatically. I opened my private practice full time in 2005, and like many of the people I serve, my work has continued to evolve as I've grow

Asttarte Deva
Aug 63 min read


Why Rest Alone Isn’t Enough: The Need for Emotional & Nervous System Healing
Why Rest Alone Isn’t Enough: The Need for Emotional & Nervous System Healing

Asttarte Deva
May 184 min read


When Love Becomes Overgiving: Healing the Pattern of Emotional Self-Abandonment
When Love Becomes Overgiving: Healing the Pattern of Emotional Self-Abandonment

Asttarte Deva
May 172 min read


Independence Within Connection: The Missing Piece in Relationships
Independence Within Connection: The Missing Piece in Relationships

Asttarte Deva
Apr 164 min read


When Love Isn't the Problem: Understanding Emotional Distance in Relationships
When Love Isn't the Problem: Understanding Emotional Distance in Relationships

Asttarte Deva
Apr 153 min read


Is It Polyamory or a Trauma Response? A Love as Medicine Perspective on Healthy Love, Attachment, and Sexual Compulsion
Is It Polyamory or a Trauma Response? A Love as Medicine Perspective on Healthy Love, Attachment, and Sexual Compulsion

Asttarte Deva
Mar 193 min read


The Nervous System of Love: Staying Grounded Through Difference
Understanding the Complexity of Relationships Most relationships don’t fall apart because love disappears. They unravel because the nervous system becomes overwhelmed. Modern partnerships often carry layers of complexity: opposing attachment styles, unresolved trauma, evolving sexual identities, and a deep desire for both safety and freedom. Without the skills to navigate this terrain, couples can feel confused, disconnected, or chronically activated — even when love is prese

Asttarte Deva
Jan 103 min read


Spiritual Healing for Mental Health: A Path to Embrace Light and Hope
Spiritual Healing for Mental Health: A Path to Embrace Light and Hope

Asttarte Deva
Jan 94 min read
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