My Journey: From Chaos to Comfort to
Trinity of ‘Health- Mental Wellness- Routine’ Discovery
Living with multiple chronic conditions - Hashimoto's, MCAS, endometriosis, and BPD - has been my daily reality since 18 years old. At 38, a genetic test finally unveiled another mystery: Borderline Personality Disorder. This discovery became a turning point in my understanding of myself and my emotional struggles.
Despite these health challenges, I've built a very successful 10+ years career as a business consultant, working with Fortune 500 companies.
While I maintain my privacy (Marbella Reed is a pen name) in an industry obsessed with personal branding and hustle culture, my voice and truth will not be silenced.
Authenticity doesn't require a face - it demands courage and raw honesty. When you've found keys to healing that could help others breathe easier, sleep better, or reclaim their lives, sharing becomes a moral imperative that transcends personal visibility.
My anonymity isn't a barrier - it's a shield that allows me to share my most vulnerable truths and bring more value to You.
The Treasure Hunt for Health
My greatest treasure has always been health - those precious hours of feeling well, both mentally and physically. Through my 18-year journey, I've discovered that healing often comes from unexpected places. Two newsletters literally saved my life, leading me to self-diagnose MCAS and eliminate 99% of my symptoms. When one of these writers passed away, I realized the profound impact of sharing health discoveries.
Why Cognitive Spa and Comforts?
The Science of Social Healing
Our need to heal in community isn't just a modern phenomenon - it's deeply rooted in our biology. Social healing is backed by scientific research, showing how shared experiences contribute to recovery and wellness.
Emotional Regulation Through Micro-Routines
Emotional regulation is the cornerstone of mental health, yet it's a skill that can be learned, forgotten, and relearned. I've developed what I call "Comforts" - emotional micro-routines that seamlessly integrate into daily life, providing tools for:
Managing triggers
Stabilizing emotions
Creating moments of peace
You can read more about the name here.
My Promise to You
This space is your sanctuary for discovering personalized micro-routines. Here, you'll find:
Practical tools for emotional regulation that You can integrate into Your emotional micro-routines
Evidence-based comfort strategies
A judgment-free environment for healing
Think of these Comforts as diamonds - precious tools that can illuminate your path to better emotional health.
I want to know which specific emotions you need help with. So please take 20 seconds to answer just 1 question:
Together, we'll explore, adjust, and create positive, enriching moments that help us thrive, regardless of our challenges.
Let's embark on this journey of healing together, one micro-routine at a time.
