Hilary Russo

10/14/2026

What if there was a technique that could help you manage stress, de-encode traumatic memories, and build a more resilient mindset, using the neuroscience of touch?

There is. It’s called Havening Techniques®, a neuroscience-based approach that uses gentle hands-on, focused attention, and sensory input to help the brain process distress and build resilience.

If you’re an educator, practitioner, coach, first responder, or wellness professional, imagine adding this approach to your toolkit to support yourself and the people you serve.

My next Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner Training begins November 7!

Curious about the neuroscience behind it? Join me for my Introduction to Havening:
The Neuroscience of Touch on October 20 and discover what makes this approach so powerful.

👇 Details in the first comment.

A beautiful day of sharing Havening at the Work of Fred Rogers Conference 💙

Havening Techniques® Practitioner and Trainer Hilary Russo recently had the opportunity to introduce Havening to caregivers and professionals working in early childhood education.

As Hilary shared during her presentation, Fred Rogers understood so much about safety, connection and the developing brain long before neuroscience became part of our everyday conversations.

His work continues to influence generations of caregivers, educators and helpers, making this a particularly meaningful space to share Havening Techniques® and the role it can play in supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Thank you, Hilary, for continuing to bring Havening into important conversations and communities around the world. 🌎

10/13/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 💕⁣
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🩷 My grandmother had breast cancer and a double mastectomy.⁣
🩷 My mom went the extra mile and got genetic testing… for me.⁣
🩷 I don’t play when it comes to prevention. Neither should you.⁣
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🥺You know the feeling. That spike in heart rate. The worry that something might be wrong. The avoidance. The anxiety. ⁣
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But here’s what I want you to remember:
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🧠 𝗬𝗼𝘂 literally 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 to befriend 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶n and let it know your 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 is 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲.⁣
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🧠 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿, I teach tools that help build a better relationship with the nervous system and create a safe haven, especially during moments of uncertainty or overwhelm. Gentle, soothing touch paired with affirming thoughts can 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝙃𝙐𝙂 𝙞𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳! ⁣
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Ladies: when it comes to getting your Tatas checked, here’s why it matters:⁣
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➡️ 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime.⁣
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➡️ 85% of cases have no family history.⁣
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Here are 3 things you can do today:⁣
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1️⃣ Do your monthly self-exam. Use your hands as healing tools.⁣
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2️⃣ Schedule your annual breast screening.⁣
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3️⃣ Know your family history. Ask questions. Consider genetic testing.⁣
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If the doctor’s visit triggers anxiety 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱. In the car. In the waiting room. Even in the dressing room.⁣
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B𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝙃𝙐𝙂 𝙞𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. ⁣
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HUGS to Health Care Advocacy! ⁣
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🎟️ Join me for my next event and learn how to HUG it Out with your nervous system. 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. I’ll slide some important info into your DMs
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10/10/2026

This day is meant for your miracles👇

🧠with a side of neuroscience to seal the deal.

I just did this during my monthly Havening Happy Hour and it was next level. Especially with it being World Mental Health Day on 10-10-2026 AND a new moon.

Hello!? You think I’m letting this one get away from being a HUG it Out® hack to be kind to your mind?

1. Grab some paper.
On Left side: write down what you choose to bring into your life.

On the Right side: write down what you choose to let go of that’s no longer serving you.

Notice that I’m using the word “choose” because choice is powerful when you partner with you brain and nervous system.

3. Rip the right side and burn it! Buh Bye old belief system, BS… laters.

4. Post the left side somewhere you can see, feel and embrace it everyday…as if it’s already yours.

5. Self-Haven while you’re focusing on that left side. Your thoughts go where you take them.

That’s choice. That’s agency. That’s resilience and most importantly, that’s you manifesting what you desire into your everyday.

That’s your HUG it Out Hack. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

If you’re curious about Havening® and want to join me for one of my events or training/certification, drop HAVEN in the comments and I’ll send you a DM!

HUGS and manifesting! Hil

Gratitude to for the reminder about the writing exercise! It works great with Havening!

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10/06/2026

Havening is her “soul calling.”

When Milla Kalcheva discovered how Havening helped her work through her own childhood traumas, she knew it was a gift she wanted to share with others. 

From day one, she was committed to the practice, the history and the neuroscience behind the Havening Techniques® . Now, she plans to bring peace, compassion and healing to her clients. That’s the Pioneer Practitioner spirit!

🎉Congratulations, Milla on becoming a Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner!

She created EyeSeeMe as an intersection between her love of art and people. 

If your soul is calling you to the work of supporting others on their healing journey, Havening could be what’s missing from your hands. 

My next training is in November. Commit by October 10th and save $200 on certification. 

Drop the word HAVEN to apply now and I’ll share more in your DMs. 

The future of holistic mental health is in your hands with Havening.


10/05/2026

Be the detective on your own case.🕵🏼 

Your brain isn’t the enemy and your nervous system isn’t the problem.

They’re giving you clues on a pattern that can change. First you have to notice what they are telling you. 

That’s why awareness matters. It gives you information you can actually use for your case.

🧬 Science calls part of this interoception, our ability to sense and interpret what’s happening inside the body. 

Research connects greater interoceptive awareness with emotion regulation and self-regulation.

You deserve to understand yourself better so real transformation can happen. 

🧠 With World Mental Health Day coming up October 10, I’m holding a special Havening® Happy Hour as an invitation to pause, get curious about your nervous system, and experience a simple neuroscience-based practice you can take with you as part of your detective work. 

🧠 And if you’re ready to go deeper, my Havening Practitioner certification training in November is an opportunity to become a Pioneer Practitioner® of your own well-being and learn how to work with your brain and nervous system with greater awareness and intention.

Drop the word HAVEN in the comments and I’ll send you an invite to both and HUG it Out® with your mental health. 

HUGS~ Hil 



10/05/2026

Let’s HUG it Out with our nervous systems on World Mental Health Day during a special Havening Happy Hour. This is your invitation to slow down and be kind to your mind. For more info and to register for the Oct 10th event, see the first comment or use the QR code! See you there.

10/02/2026

You know what I’m talking about.👇

And so did Wayne W. Dyer when he shared these words.

They’ve stuck with me for years and I keep coming back to them when I need gentle nudge that there’s a book in me.

It’s why I’m back in the writing chair putting words into wisdom and intention into action. That’s the HUG it Out way.

Maybe for you, it’s also a book. Or something you dare to dream. If so… make it happen. Time is never promised to anyone but it does go on.

📕Write the book.
🖼️ Create the art.
💃🏻 Take the dance class.
🎶Discover your music still in you.

The world is waiting...

What’s your music? Declare it and share it below.

HUGS and harmony. Hil

09/29/2026

You don’t need to be a coach or medical professional to bring neuroscience into your workplace.

You just need to believe you have a choice to be kind to your mind.

🎟️ Join me online, Wednesday Sept 30th from 12-1:30pm ET for an Introduction to Havening Techniques. A simple tool you can use anytime and anywhere to impact your thoughts, moods, behaviors and habits. But also create a better connection with those you support and serve.

✅ Discover the neuroscience and history
✅ Witness a demonstration
✅ Participate in a guided experience
✅ Explore opportunities to bring it into your workplace and life

Registration is in the first comment.

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