I used to feel guilty for saying no. Now, I set boundaries without fear. Sara helped me understand that prioritising myself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary for healing.
I’m Sara
I support midlife women who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck in survival mode — helping them gently reconnect with themselves and break free from anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.
Through somatic, trauma-informed coaching, I guide you to regulate your nervous system, feel safe in your body again, and begin healing at the root — where lasting change truly begins.
For years, I thought something was wrong with me. I overthought everything, I was always exhausted, and even small decisions felt overwhelming.
I kept attracting the same toxic relationships and didn’t understand why. I thought if I just tried harder, I could make people love me. I lost myself completely.
I spent years in therapy trying to ‘fix’ myself, but nothing seemed to stick. I was still anxious, still overthinking, still waiting for the day I’d finally feel ‘normal.’ This program changed everything.
I always took care of everyone else—my kids, my family, my partner—but never myself. I didn’t even know what I wanted anymore.
I was always exhausted, but I felt guilty if I took a break. I thought I just needed to push harder. I had no idea my body was stuck in survival mode.
I used to wake up with a tight chest and racing thoughts every single day. No matter what I tried, the anxiety never fully went away.
Before working with Sara I was constantly anxious, overthinking every decision, and felt like I was just going through the motions of life.
I spent years in toxic relationships, always putting everyone else’s needs before my own. I didn’t realise how much I had abandoned myself until I started coaching with Sara.
I used to wake up every day feeling exhausted and overwhelmed before the day even started. My mind was constantly racing, and I never felt like I could truly rest.
I’ve always struggled with self-worth and never felt ‘good enough.’ I thought healing meant just thinking positively, but Sara showed me that real healing happens in the body.
How To Calm Your Nervous System Without Meditating
How To Calm Your Nervous System Without Meditating Trauma-informed somatic tools for women who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in stress mode By Sara Vida, Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach, NHS Health & Wellbeing Coach, and Pilates Instructor When Sitting Still Feels Like Failure Have you ever been told to “just meditate” — and felt like screaming…
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The Power of Saying No: Why it isn’t a Selfish Act, blog by Sara Vida
In our fast-paced and demanding world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of requests and obligations that come our way. We often find ourselves saying “yes” to everything, fearing that saying “no” might be seen as selfish or unhelpful. However, it’s important to recognise that saying “no” is not only a valid…