True Self - Coaching & Energetics

06/05/2026

Did you know you have built-in stress relief buttons on your body?

Let me show you two of my favorites.

- PC6 (inner wrist): Three fingers down from your wrist crease, in the center. Press firmly and hold. This point calms the mind, eases nausea, and releases chest tension.
- CV17 (chest center): Center of your sternum, level with your heart. Hold gently. This one opens your breathing and brings you back to yourself. Hold either one for 1-2 minutes while breathing slowly.

I use these with clients in sessions and teach them as daily tools. You can do them anywhere -- in the bathroom, in your car, waiting for your coffee to brew.

Your body knows how to calm down and reset. Sometimes it just needs a little help finding the way. 💛

Try it out and let me know what you notice. 😉

06/04/2026

✅️ Something worth thinking about if you're evaluating wellness programs:

The average cost 💲 to replace a mid-level employee is $50,000 to $150,000 when you factor in recruiting, onboarding, and lost productivity.

A Recharge at Work engagement at the entry-level tier runs $2,500 to $3,500 per month. If it contributes to retaining even one employee over the course of a year, it has paid for itself multiple times over.

I'm not saying wellness programs are a turnover prevention guarantee.

But, what I do know is when employees feel physically cared for, seen as full human beings, and not just burning out with no support, they tend to stay.

The ROI conversation matters. And the math can be surprisingly clear.

If you're an HR leader in the Madison or Milwaukee area and this landed with you, let's connect.

06/03/2026

Your body has been trying to get your attention.

- That tension you carry in your shoulders, the kind that never fully goes away?
- The headaches you chalk up to screens or dehydration?
- The same cold you get every year at the same time?
- The way your stomach ties in knots before hard conversations?

None of that is a coincidence. Chronic stress lives in the body. It doesn't evaporate just because you're too busy to address it. It waits. And it escalates.

Your body is not your enemy. It's your most honest messenger. What is yours trying to tell you right now?

If this sounds relatable...and you're done feeling this way. Reach out, I'm here for you.

06/02/2026

Acupressure is often described as acupuncture without the needles.

Specific pressure points are held using gentle fingertip pressure to calm the nervous system, release tension, and clear mental fog.

Recharge at Work Sessions are 20-30 minutes.
- Employees remain fully clothed.
- They lie on a massage table in a quiet room
- They return to their desks feeling noticeably clearer and less tense.

In our Recharge at Work program, participants report:
✅ 74% decrease in stress and anxiety
⬇️ 67% reduction in pain and discomfort
⭐ 9 out of 10 overall satisfaction rating

This isn't alternative medicine in the "woo-woo" sense. It's a practical, physical intervention for the tension and nervous system overload that your employees are carrying every single day.

Curious what a program looks like inside a workplace? Let's talk.

06/01/2026

Ever wonder why stress hits you differently than it hits everyone else?

It's not random. It's your stress type. And, once you know it, everything starts to make more sense. 💡

I just launched a free 2-minute quiz that reveals exactly how stress shows up for you. PLUS.....personalized tips to actually do something about it. ✅

Take the quiz and find out. It might be exactly what you need today. 👇

I would love to hear.... What's Your Stress Type? Share in the comments! =)

What's Your Stress Type?

06/01/2026

I'd like to be honest with you for a second. In my 30's, I used to pop ibuprofen like tic-tacs. I had migraines, a twitching eye, heartburn, hives, and a recurring cold like clockwork.

From the outside, I looked like I had it together. Successful job, beautiful family, always showing up.

Inside, I was completely disconnected from myself. I had become a human doing instead of a human being.

If any of that sounds familiar, I feel you. You're not weak. You're not failing.

You're running a very human system at an unsustainable speed. You don't have to wait until something breaks to start paying attention.

The worry or even shame of admitting exhaustion or burnout is often the biggest barrier to addressing it.

Please hear this.....You don't have to have everything fall apart to give yourself permission to recalibrate. To learn boundaries and to put them in place. For You. For your well-being.

Actually, recognizing the pattern within yourself is the first act of self-leadership and self-love.

I have walked the path a few times myself......and I am here for you if you want a safe space to chat.

05/29/2026

Stressed right now? Try this. It won't take long.

🫁 Inhale for 4 counts.
Hold for 4.
🫁 Exhale for 4 counts.
Hold for 4.
🔁 Repeat 2-4 times.

Feel that? That's your nervous system saying thank you.

This is called Box Breathing. It is science-backed, zero-cost, and always available to you.

It's one of my favorite go-to tools for immediate stress relief. You can do it in your car, in the school pickup line, before a hard conversation.....really, anywhere, anytime.

You can trace the sides of your phone or a piece of paper to anchor your focus.

Just one minute of this activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Shifting your body out of fight-or-flight and into a calmer, more regulated state.

Practical and portable. No special tools required.

05/27/2026

Have you ever invested in a wellness program and then watched it sit unused?

You're not alone. Most HR leaders tell me the same thing: "We offer it, but we can't get people to use it."

Recharge at Work is different.

It's onsite. It's physical. It takes 20-30 minutes out of someone's day. And employees feel the shift immediately.

That's why people actually show up for it.

If you're an employer in the Greater Madison area, I'd love to connect. Learn more at trueselfenergycoach.com/copy-of-corporate-stress-management

05/27/2026

Here's something I share with almost every client early on: Your worries don't belong in your head. They belong on paper. I learned this from my coach, and it works every time!

When we keep fears and stress spinning in our minds, they grow bigger than they actually are. They pop up at inconvenient times -- mid-conversation with your kids, during a work meeting, right when you're trying to fall asleep.

Try this: Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write out everything that's causing you stress. Every worry, project, fear, or thing you keep forgetting. Get it all out.

Then look at the list. What do you actually control? What can you let go of? What do you need help with?

You might be surprised how much lighter you feel just from getting it out of your head and onto a page.

04/20/2026

So excited to share that True Self Coaching & Energetics has officially joined the Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce 🎉

Honored to be welcomed into this incredible community of local businesses and leaders.
True Self Coaching & Energetics offers integrative wellness services for people navigating life transitions, burnout, and the call to reconnect with themselves — including The Reconnection to Self Method™, a one-of-a-kind blend of coaching, acupressure, Reiki, and Emotion Code work.
We also partner with organizations through Recharge at Work — our corporate wellness program designed to help employees manage stress, build resilience, and show up as their best selves. When employees feel supported from the inside out, the whole workplace thrives.
Whether you’re seeking personal support or looking to invest in the wellbeing of your team, we’d love to connect.
👉 Reach out to learn more or book a session — we can’t wait to serve this community!

This morning we are so glad to introduce you to our newest Chamber Member, True Self - Coaching & Energetics from right here in Lodi! If your goal is to be calmer, more present and connected, gain confidence or balance your work life schedule...you'll be a good candidate for services with Emily! From coaching to acupressure, reiki to emotional code, she can help you unlock the tools you need to be set up for success - whatever that may look like. This could be the best first day of the rest of your life!

Thank you for trusting us with your membership Emily! We are so glad you're here!