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Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Explained: A Gentle Guide to Trauma Responses

Dominick Hussey — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:19:07 +0000

Fight, flight, freeze and fawn are your body’s ways of protecting you. A gentle, plain-language guide to trauma responses from Capital Osteopathy, Ottawa.

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What Is Somatic Therapy? A Plain-Language Guide

Dominick Hussey — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:29:26 +0000

What is somatic therapy? A gentle, plain-language look at body-based support, what it can feel like, and how it fits with gentle osteopathy in Ottawa.

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Your Nervous System and Blood Sugar: The Hidden Link to Irritability

Dominick Hussey — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:14:20 +0000

Snappy or on edge when you’re running on empty? A gentle look at blood sugar, anxiety, and irritability and your nervous system. Ottawa.

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Body Symptoms vs. Anxiety Thoughts: How to Tell What’s Leading

Dominick Hussey — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:32:54 +0000

Struggling to tell body symptoms from anxiety thoughts? A gentle, trauma-informed look at how your nervous system and mind respond on different timelines.

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When Exercise Backfires for Sensitive Bodies

Dominick Hussey — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Explore nervous system safe movement and discover how gentle exercises can help your body without causing pain or exhaustion.

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Why Pushing Through Makes Pain Worse

Dominick Hussey — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Explore the connection between pain flare trauma and unexpected pain responses. Understand how old trauma affects your body.

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Why Pain Moves Around the Body

Dominick Hussey — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:20:32 +0000

Explore the connection between chronic pain and the nervous system. Understand shifting pain and its impact on your body.

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Why Rest Doesn’t Feel Restful: Understanding Your Window of Tolerance

Dominick Hussey — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:17:53 +0000

Learn about the window of tolerance and how it helps explain the connection between stress, trauma, and feelings of depletion.

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Why Food Sensitivities Change With Stress

Dominick Hussey — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0000

Explore the link between food sensitivities and stress. Gentle, root-cause support for shifting digestive reactions in Ottawa.

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When Your Gut and Your Anxiety Seem Impossible to Separate

Dominick Hussey — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:28:40 +0000

Explore the connection between IBS and the nervous system. Stress may trigger gut issues you experience daily.

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