The Settled Self by Dr. Rachael Muster

The Settled Self by Dr. Rachael Muster Helping you heal through therapy, somatics, breathwork, EFT, and nervous system care. 🫶 Let's explore what's possible: https://paperbell.me/rachael-muster-phd

08/06/2026

You were never meant to find your way home… because you were never truly separate from it. 💫

There is something profound about remembering that we are not accidental.

That our lives are not disconnected from the generations, stories, struggles, resilience, and love that came before us.

We are part of a long line of survivors.

Carriers of wisdom.
Keepers of stories.
Expressions of something ancient and alive.

Nature does not question whether it belongs. 🌱

A tree does not earn its place in the forest.

A river does not apologize for its path.

The seasons do not rush to become something else.

They simply belong.

And so do we.

Perhaps healing is not about becoming someone new. Perhaps it is about remembering the truth that has always been there:
You belong here.
You belong in this moment.
You belong in your body.
You belong in this unfolding story.

May we return home to ourselves — gently, patiently, and with reverence for all that carried us here.

We may have missed you at our first Clinician Community Gathering, but it’s not too late to be part of what we’re buildi...
08/05/2026

We may have missed you at our first Clinician Community Gathering, but it’s not too late to be part of what we’re building!

Our first gathering was a beautiful reminder that clinicians need spaces to receive, not just give.

We spent the evening slowing down, connecting with one another, exploring nervous system regulation, sharing stories, learning together, and remembering that healing happens in relationship—not only for our clients, but for us, too.

One thing became abundantly clear: we don’t have to do this work alone.

To keep those conversations and connections going between gatherings, we’ve created The Embodied Clinician Collective on WhatsApp.

Inside you’ll find:
✨ Connection with local clinicians
✨ Resource and referral sharing
✨ Upcoming trainings and community events
✨ Space to ask questions, collaborate, and support one another
✨ A community that values presence, embodiment, and whole-person care

Whether you’re able to attend every gathering or just join us when you can, we’d love to have you in this growing community.

📲 Join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio (or send me a message and I’ll send you the link!).

We can’t wait to connect with you and hope to see you at our next Clinician Community Gathering.

Tag a clinician who would love this community. 🫶

📣 Are you a licensed clinician who is an already a part of the Cortney + Shine community?Do you spend your days holding ...
07/26/2026

📣 Are you a licensed clinician who is an already a part of the Cortney + Shine community?

Do you spend your days holding space for others?

When was the last time someone held space for you?

At SHINE, we believe the nervous system of the clinician matters just as much as the nervous system of the client.

That’s why we’re inviting our licensed clinician community to a special VIP Clinician Night—an evening created to nourish, restore, and reconnect you with the practices that sustain both your work and your well-being.

As our guest, you’ll receive complimentary admission and 2 FREE CEUs while experiencing the same embodied approaches we integrate into our work every day.

This isn’t another lecture.

It’s an opportunity to slow down...

To breathe...

To reconnect with your body...

To be in community…

And to remember what it feels like to be cared for while you continue caring for others.

Throughout the evening, you’ll experience:

🌿 Gentle somatic practices for nervous system regulation
🥁 Rhythm and drumming to support regulation and connection
🎶 Sound healing
💨 Conscious Breathwork
🧠 Practical teachings on trauma, burnout, resilience, co-regulation, and embodiment
🤝 Meaningful connection with fellow licensed clinicians

Whether you’re feeling inspired, depleted, or somewhere in between, this evening was created with one intention:

To pour back into the people who spend their lives pouring into others.

✨ Complimentary Admission
✨ 2 FREE CEUs
✨ Limited Seating

If you’re a licensed clinician in the SHINE community, we’d love to have you join us.

Comment SHINE below or email me at [email protected], and I’ll personally send you the details.

🫶 - Dr. Rachael Muster, PhD, LPCC-S

Beneath the noise of fear, stress, and survival is something our nervous systems have never forgotten: we belong to one ...
07/19/2026

Beneath the noise of fear, stress, and survival is something our nervous systems have never forgotten: we belong to one another.

When we feel safe, compassion becomes natural.

We listen more deeply.
We soften.
We reach for each other instead of retreating from each other.

Healing isn’t just personal—it’s relational.

Every regulated nervous system has the power to become a safe place for someone else.

Maybe today, the greatest gift you can offer isn’t having all the answers. It’s simply your presence. ❤️

✨ Your nervous system shapes the way you experience your life. What if you gave it the space to heal, expand, and thrive...
07/17/2026

✨ Your nervous system shapes the way you experience your life. What if you gave it the space to heal, expand, and thrive?

Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey, ready to experience the power of conscious circular breathwork, or feeling called to become a certified Breathwork, there’s a place for you.

🌿 Somatic Workshop

Learn practical, body-based tools to regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself.

🌬️ Theta Breath Experience

A powerful conscious circular breathwork journey designed to help you release what no longer serves you, expand your awareness, and awaken the wisdom already within you.

😮‍💨 Somatic Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation Certification

For coaches, therapists, yoga instructors, wellness practitioners, and anyone passionate about helping others heal. Learn the science, safety, and art of facilitating trauma-informed somatic breathwork with confidence and integrity.

No matter where you are on your journey, healing begins by coming home to yourself.

✨ Which experience is calling to you?

Your nervous system isn’t broken — it’s been doing exactly what it was designed to do. Protect you.But survival mode was...
07/17/2026

Your nervous system isn’t broken — it’s been doing exactly what it was designed to do. Protect you.

But survival mode was never meant to be permanent.

Somatic coaching helps you gently shift out of these patterns, so your body can finally experience what safety feels like.

Save this post and share it with someone who needs to hear this today. 🌿

And if you’re ready to start that journey — I’d love to support you. Link in bio to book a free consult.

Still feeling that calm from this morning’s tapping? That settled feeling is exactly why I get asked this question so of...
07/17/2026

Still feeling that calm from this morning’s tapping?

That settled feeling is exactly why I get asked this question so often: coaching or therapy?

The answer is simple: it isn’t about which one is better. It’s about what you need right now.

Therapy and coaching each have a unique purpose.

Therapy is healthcare. It helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns that are impacting daily life.

Coaching is personal growth. It helps you build self-awareness, strengthen your nervous system, clarify your values, and intentionally create the life you want to live.

One isn’t a replacement for the other.

At The Settled Self, both are rooted in somatic awareness and nervous system regulation because I believe healing isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about living with greater presence, resilience, and intention.

Here’s what I know to be true:

✨ You don’t have to wait until you’re struggling to deserve support.
✨ Sometimes you need space to heal.
✨ Sometimes you’re ready to grow.
✨ Sometimes you need both.

No matter where you are in your journey, the goal is the same: to become more settled, more connected to yourself, and more fully alive.

Not sure which path fits where you are? Send me a message or book a free consult (link in bio) — we’ll figure out together what makes sense for you.

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