Trysted Soul Blog

Why Mother's Day Hurts (Even If You're Fine With Your Mum)

Mark Reid

Published on: 11/05/2026

If your chest tightened on Mother's Day but couldn't name why, this is what was happening underneath

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The One Thing Running Your Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Patterns

Mark Reid

Published on: 14/02/2026

I spent 15 years, three continents, and hundreds of thousands of pounds trying to fix anxiety, depression, panic attacks and self-sabotage. Nothing worked — until I discovered the one root cause running every symptom I had.

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Why talk therapy does NOT Heal trauma

Mark Reid

Published on: 02/01/2026

For decades, we've been told trauma is 'all in your head.' This fundamental misunderstanding keeps millions stuck. The truth? Trauma lives in your body, your nervous system, and your implicit memory. Here's why body-based healing is the key to lasting transformation.

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Why You Can't Relax Even When Everything's Fine (Your Nervous System Is Stuck)

Mark Reid

Published on: 28/12/2025

You're not broken — your body is stuck in survival mode. The 8 signs of nervous system dysregulation and practical tools to finally find peace.

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