Most of us grew up with this idea that big girls and boys don't cry. When we fall we have to get up as quickly as possible, don't cry, don't be a sissy and keep going. This teaches. us as kids and adults that it's not okay to feel what you feel when you feel it.

The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system. It governs our 5 senses, and is responsible for our sleep-wake cycles, hunger, thirst, digestive system, metabolism, immune system, temperature of our body -- all those autonomic functions our body does.

The problem is migraines can be completely debilitating, they seemingly come out of nowhere and can wipe you out for the morning or for a few days. When it comes to the people I work with I keep getting more and more folks who are suffering from chronic migraines.

It's a very real thing to be scared of intense emotions and bodily sensations. I've found with the people I work with this is a common thing -- that feeling of a snowball affect like if I let myself cry I will never stop because there's so much sadness and pain in here -- it's scary to face it.

Self-worth is based on our inherent value as a human. The simple fact that you were born and are here on this earth means you are worthy of belonging, acceptance and respect. Our worth is not determined on your actions, the success or failures you've had in life or what the other people around you are doing.

In this video I briefly cover secure attachment and go in-depth on disorganized attachment. I've found that a lot of the people I work with, when it comes to relationships at work, friendships, family and romantic relationships repeat the same dynamics they had in childhood with their primary caregivers.

Knowing your attachment style/tendencies can be tremendously empowering in your relationships at home, work and in friendships. Here's how you can determine what attachment style you may have: dismissive avoidant, anxious/ambivalent, disorganized or secure.

PART 2: It goes without saying that getting to know someone in those initial stages has our oxytocin, that bonding hormone swinging us into making decisions or flying past red flags that we would normally stop and think about.