The Art of Holding Space: Guided Meditations for the Emotions We Resist

Hi friends,

I don’t pretend to know how you’re feeling today. Maybe you're moving through joy, anxiety, or a quiet ache you can’t quite name. What I do know is that each day brings an opportunity to work on nervous system regulation—a skill that so many of us, especially those raised in environments where emotions were policed or suppressed, desperately need.

Over the past year, I’ve poured my heart into creating meditations that hold space for the “harder” emotions, the ones we were taught to ignore, dismiss, or fear. Today, I’m excited to share The Art of Holding Space: Guided Meditations for the Emotions We Resist, a workbook dedicated to helping you meet those emotions with the gentleness and compassion they deserve.

For those of us raised in fundamentalist religious spaces, emotions like anger, fear, or sadness often came with an unspoken (or spoken) warning: they were weaknesses, sins, or failures. But these emotions didn’t disappear—they retreated to hidden places within us, waiting to be acknowledged and understood. This workbook is an invitation to listen, explore, and reclaim those feelings without judgment, creating a sanctuary for your whole self.

This resource is pay what you can, with a suggested price of $10. I want it to be accessible to anyone seeking to approach their emotions with compassion.

Meditation isn’t sexy or an instant fix. It’s a long-term strategy to build your capacity to show up for yourself, bit by bit, as you navigate life’s complexities. If you’re ready to hold space for every part of yourself and welcome those exiled emotions home, I hope this workbook serves as a meaningful companion.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. May this workbook be a source of courage and freedom as you embrace the fullness of your emotional landscape, creating a path forward toward healing, authenticity, and peace.

With warmth and gratitude,

Chelsea