Reclaim Reflections: Holding onto our Humanity

In this Reclaim Reflections piece, somatic practitioner and nonprofit leader Juliana Allen explores what it means to hold onto our humanity in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. Through a trauma-informed, nervous-system lens, she reflects on empathy, burnout, and the body’s role in helping us stay compassionate even when it hurts. This essay invites readers to pause, feel, and remember that nervous system regulation isn’t just about stress relief—it’s about preserving our capacity to care for one another. Grounded in Juliana’s work at the intersection of personal healing and systemic change, it reminds us that staying human requires awareness, presence, and courage.