A Reflective Pause With Cherish

This blog is a space for healthcare workers who feel tired in ways rest doesn’t fix.

I write about burnout, nervous system regulation, identity beyond the role, and trauma-informed ways of relating to yourself with more safety and choice.

There are no quick fixes here. Just language for what you might be carrying and permission to move at your own pace.

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New blogs are published every Wednesday(ish).

Cherish, Founder of TTIC 2/4/26 Cherish, Founder of TTIC 2/4/26

Why Rest Makes Healthcare Workers Anxious

Rest can trigger anxiety for burned-out healthcare workers. Learn why slowing down feels uncomfortable and how the nervous system responds to chronic stress.

The picture looks like rest. I’m actually lying here wide awake, taking selfies. This is what ‘rest that doesn’t land’ can look like.

Cherish, Founder of TTIC 1/28/26 Cherish, Founder of TTIC 1/28/26

The Badge Comes Off. The Identity Doesn’t.

Our badges carry meaning, pride, and trust.
They also hide the stains. In my case, it’s mustard. 🙃
Real life. Real shift.

But the metaphor stands.

Cherish, Founder of TTIC 1/21/26 Cherish, Founder of TTIC 1/21/26

When “Trauma-Informed” Stopped Being a Buzzword

I used to think trauma-informed care was just another clinical term. Then I realized it was a posture, not a protocol. This reflection explores what trauma-informed really means in everyday life and how that shift changed the way I relate to my own nervous system.

Corot, Camille. The Reader. 1869. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Gift of Chester Dale. Public domain.