My Journey From Recovery to Ritual — The Tools That Changed My Life
There was a time when my days were fueled by chaos. My nervous system was constantly in fight or flight. I was chasing dopamine in all the wrong places. The idea of wellness felt like a luxury I couldn’t afford. Healing seemed reserved for people with time, money, and picture-perfect lives. That wasn’t me. Not yet.
But something shifted.
The rock bottom I hit became the foundation I rebuilt from. One breath. One walk. One journal entry at a time. I didn’t change overnight. I evolved through small, intentional actions that slowly rewired my brain and body. I learned to regulate my nervous system not with substances but with structure, support, and science-backed tools that actually work.
That’s when the Pulsetto vagus nerve stimulator entered my life. I’ll be honest — at first, it sounded too good to be true. Wear a device around your neck, and it helps calm your nervous system? But after years of living in survival mode, I was willing to try anything that wasn’t another pill or escape plan.
The first time I used it, something shifted. Not just in my body, but in my awareness. My breathing slowed. My mind quieted. I felt like I had finally found a tool that worked with my body instead of fighting against it. The more I used it — especially during my morning meditation or right before bed — the more I noticed my capacity to stay calm in situations that used to trigger me.
This wasn’t just about wellness. It was about rebuilding trust with myself.
The Pulsetto became a part of my daily ritual. Right there with my gratitude journaling, cold showers, and breathwork. It’s discreet, science-backed, and most importantly, something that reminds me I am not broken. I’m healing. And healing is possible.
That’s why I included it in the Lumana store. Not just because it looks sleek or sells well, but because I’ve lived through what it can support. I want every product on our site to be more than a trend. I want it to be something that meets you where you are — whether that’s in recovery, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or just trying to get your spark back.
My wellness ritual isn’t about perfection. It’s about permission. Permission to rest. To rise. To try again.
And if you’re reading this, maybe that’s where your next chapter begins too.