Dr. Verena Young

09/17/2026

You can run the team and still be running on empty.
Management by day. Motherhood after hours. A nervous system that never clocks out.

You’re not failing at balance; a part of you won’t put the load down. I use hypnosis and parts work so that part can stand down, and the rest of you can finally breathe.

Free Consultation link in bio.

09/16/2026

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09/15/2026

I’m a mom of two in my forties, and parts work has been a game-changer for finding balance and more ease in everyday life.

Parts work sees your inner world as a team of different “parts”; the worried planner, the exhausted caregiver, the playful kid, the critic; each trying to keep you safe or get needs met. Instead of shaming or pushing parts away, you learn to listen, understand their intentions, and help them cooperate. That gentle curiosity reduces internal conflict, guilt, and exhaustion so decisions become clearer and calmer.

How it helps busy moms:
- Spot burnout early: You’ll recognize the “overdoer” or “people-pleaser” before they burn you out.
- Build self-compassion: Knowing a part is scared rather than “bad” softens judgment and reduces shame.
- Create practical boundaries: When you understand which part pushes for constant productivity, you can negotiate time for rest, play, and work without guilt.

Try this quick practice:
1. Pause and name the part that’s strongest right now (e.g., “the critic” or “the protector”).
2. Ask what it’s trying to do for you and what it needs.
3. Thank it, then decide one small action that honors both your responsibility and your well-being.

If you want, I can share short scripts or prompts to use when a part shows up; comment or DM me and I’ll send a few.

09/14/2026

I work with high-performing mothers using parts work, trauma-release, and hypnosis. If you feel pulled in opposite directions; perfect at work, guilty at home; that’s often different inner parts trying to protect you. There are no bad parts; curiosity helps them relax.

Richard Schwartz’s parts work (IFS) changed how I see inner conflict: every part has a positive intention, even if its methods cause stress. Understanding that shifts shame into compassion.

Do you ever feel like a harsh inner coach and a exhausted parent are arguing inside you? That tug-of-war is common. Naming the parts reduces their power and gives you choices.

Quick practice: pause for 60 seconds. Ask the part that feels strongest right now, “What are you trying to do for me?” Listen without judgment. A single answer can change how you respond for the rest of the day.

When parts carry old hurt or overwhelm, symptoms show up as perfectionism, sleeplessness, anxiety, or snapping at loved ones. Trauma-release work helps the nervous system let go so the parts don’t have to stay stuck in protection mode.

Parts work isn’t about splitting or becoming fragmented. It’s about meeting roles inside you—protector, critic, wounded child—and helping them cooperate so you can be present and calm.

A client who couldn’t switch off after long workdays learned to identify her “over-responsible” part and give it safer ways to help. She now sleeps better and shows up more gently at home—without losing her professional edge.

I create tailored packages combining parts work and trauma-release hypnotherapy for busy mothers who want sustainable change. If you’re curious, I’m happy to share more simple practices you can try this week.

07/13/2026

Take five minutes for yourself today; you might be surprised what changes. 💚

Wellness Wednesday: Nervous System Reset & Anxiety Relief

When your nervous system feels overwhelmed, your mind and body are asking for safety—not more pressure.

Join me this Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 PM EST for a restorative class where you'll learn practical, gentle tools to calm anxiety, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with a sense of peace and presence.

✨ The video below includes a 5-minute embodiment practice so you can experience a simple nervous system reset for yourself. Follow along and simply notice what shifts in your body, your breath, and your awareness.

Imagine what can happen when you have 90 minutes dedicated to learning and practicing these techniques in a supportive space.

Together, we'll explore simple, effective practices that can help you:
🌱 Regulate your nervous system
🌱 Reduce anxiety and overwhelm
🌱 Feel more grounded and present
🌱 Build resilience you can carry into everyday life

🗓️ Wednesday | 7:00–8:30 PM EST

I'd love to have you join us on this journey toward greater calm, connection, and well-being.

👇 The registration link is in the comments. I hope to see you there! 💚

07/09/2026

"You're too sensitive."

How many times have you heard those words?

Maybe from
A parent.
A teacher.
A partner.
Or maybe... you've started saying them to yourself.

But what if your sensitivity isn't a flaw?

What if it's the result of a nervous system that learned to stay alert because it didn't always feel safe?

People with highly sensitive nervous systems often notice what others miss.
They read the room before anyone speaks.
They sense tension.
They anticipate conflict.
They feel deeply.

Those aren't signs that you're weak.

They're signs that your body became incredibly skilled at protecting you.

Healing isn't about becoming less sensitive.

It's about helping your nervous system discover that it no longer has to be on high alert all the time.

Because when your body feels safe...

Your sensitivity becomes your greatest strength instead of your greatest burden.

If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," I hope you know this:

"You were never too much."

You were carrying more than most people could see.

💛 Tag someone who needs this reminder today.

07/08/2026

“You’re just overthinking.”

If only it were that simple.

What many people call “overthinking” is often a nervous system that has learned to constantly scan for danger.

“What if I fail?”
“What if they don’t text back?”
“What if something bad happens?”
“What if I made a mistake?”

Those thoughts aren’t random.

They’re your brain trying to predict every possible outcome because, at some point, it learned that being prepared felt safer than being surprised.

That doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck there.

When you begin working with your nervous system instead of fighting it, your mind no longer has to carry the weight of protecting you every second of the day.

💛 You are not “too much.”
💛 You are not weak.
💛 You are not broken.

Your nervous system adapted to help you survive.

And the beautiful thing about the nervous system is this:

“What it learned, it can also relearn.”

If this resonates with you, share it with someone who has been told they’re “just overthinking.”

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07/08/2026

"You're just overthinking."

If only it were that simple.

What many people call "overthinking" is often a nervous system that has learned to constantly scan for danger.

"What if I fail?"
"What if they don't text back?"
"What if something bad happens?"
"What if I made a mistake?"

Those thoughts aren't random.

They're your brain trying to predict every possible outcome because, at some point, it learned that being prepared felt safer than being surprised.

That doesn't mean you have to stay stuck there.

When you begin working with your nervous system instead of fighting it, your mind no longer has to carry the weight of protecting you every second of the day.

💛 You are not "too much."
💛 You are not weak.
💛 You are not broken.

Your nervous system adapted to help you survive.

And the beautiful thing about the nervous system is this:

"What it learned, it can also relearn."

If this resonates with you, share it with someone who has been told they're "just overthinking."

07/06/2026

What if anxiety isn’t the problem?

Most of us were taught to fight anxiety.

Push through it.
Ignore it.
Distract yourself.
Think more positively.

But what if anxiety isn’t your enemy?

What if it’s your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to keep you safe?

That one shift in perspective changed my own healing journey—and it’s the foundation of how I now help others move from survival mode to connection.

In this video, I explain why understanding your nervous system can transform the way you see anxiety and, more importantly, yourself.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/Q8dE0obvvmg?si=mNFX5TbtSlmn3Rph

💬 After you watch, I’d love to know:
**What is one thing you wish people understood about anxiety?**

07/06/2026

What if anxiety isn't the problem?**

Most of us were taught to fight anxiety.

Push through it.
Ignore it.
Distract yourself.
Think more positively.

But what if anxiety isn't your enemy?

What if it's your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to keep you safe?

That one shift in perspective changed my own healing journey—and it's the foundation of how I now help others move from survival mode to connection.

In this video, I explain why understanding your nervous system can transform the way you see anxiety and, more importantly, yourself.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/Q8dE0obvvmg?si=mNFX5TbtSlmn3Rph

💬 After you watch, I'd love to know:
**What is one thing you wish people understood about anxiety?**

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