How to Build Capacity
In Our World Today
Slowing down to listen to your body is an act of rebellion in our fast-paced world, that keeps us disconnected.
Everything around you is fast, demanding, and overstimulating. So you keep going. Pushing through. Holding it all together. Until you can't do it anymore.
You snap when you don't mean to. You know what to do, but can't access it in the moment because you're overwhelmed.
Your nervous system is trying to protect you.
You don’t need more strategies, more patience, or to try harder. You need capacity.
Why is capacity important?
Capacity is the difference between reacting and responding. Not because you’re trying harder, but because your body has the space to stay with what’s happening without becoming completely overwhelmed.
Your child refuses to get dressed
❌ Without capacity you snap, things escalate, you feel guilty
✅ With capacity you remain calm, explain why & support them - you both start your day happy
You get critical feedback at work
❌ Without capacity you spiral and feel yourself bracing
✅ With capacity you respond clearly - it's just feedback
Your partner forgets to pick up dinner ingredients
❌ Without capacity you immediately get annoyed & both your backs are up for the evening - your child feels it & reacts
✅ With capacity you remain steady & explain why this was important and figure out a system for next time
An unexpected bill hits
❌ Without capacity you panic - and everyone gets on edge
✅ With capacity you calmly navigate how to work through it
You get sick... which affects everything
❌ Without capacity you push through... and it gets worse
✅ With capacity you slow down & recover - your health is #1
If any of this feels familiar and you’re tired of holding it all together…
If you want something that actually works with your body— join me to start building capacity today.
Simple, practical, body-based tools you can begin using right away.
$49 for lifetime access & community support.
This is for you if you...
Notice you're on-edge, holding your breath - feeling like you're always bracing for the next thing
Are exhausted, overwhelmed or burnt-out... and are ready for more ease in your life
Have a child who's reactive or tends to shut down, because they are overwhelmed...which puts you on edge
Have tried lots of tools but nothing seems to work for you - or help when you really need it
Want practical & Somatic (body-based) tools to help you create a solid foundation
It's time to get off the treadmill and actually put you first - because if you don't have capacity your health, relationships and even finances become compromised. This video course with 7 guided modules breaks down the foundations I guide my Clinical Counselling clients through. Without this we can't create sustainable change, we're just adding more to an overwhelmed system.
Welcome! If you're new to gloWithin™, I have been supporting clients through Somatics for over 15 years. I began learning these practices as a child, and pursuing formal learning in this field shortly after leaving the business world, when I realized I needed to realign my life for my wellbeing. Since then I created a Registered Children's Yoga School, became a Craniosacral Therapist & Neuroaffirming Somatic Clinical Counsellor. I have walked this path and am passionate about bringing you real tools to empower you!
🌺 Katie
RCC. CCC. ERYT-500. RCYT. RPYT. YACEP
What's included?
Inside I’ll guide you through 7 short video modules, reflection prompts & simple practices you can integrate at your own pace, so you'll:
✨ Understand what's happening in your body, so you can honour your system vs override it
✨ Know what to do in real-life moments, like when you’re on edge, your child is overwhelmed & everything feels like too much
✨ Identify your capacity leaks, so you are better supported & can respond rather than react
✨ Build capacity that lasts, so you’re not constantly starting over or relying on quick fixes
✨Be able to tune into your body at your pace, to empower yourself and loved ones to reduce overwhelm
If something in your body is saying “I need this.” Trust that.
Begin today for $49 - One time. Yours to return to whenever you need with lifetime access & community support.
What if I don't have time for something else?
This isn’t something to add to your life. It’s something that makes your life feel more manageable. It's short, sweet & accessible. You can return to it whenever you like... but the beauty is, when you start here - you've laid a foundation so you don't need to keep coming back!
Will this actually work for me?
This is about learning how to work with your body— so things begin to shift naturally. Often we don't even recognize there is a lack of safety in the body, we just feel 'on-edge' almost all the time... because for many this is normal. With guided supported, I encourage you to gently foster capacity, so day to day feels less overwhelming... and you experience greater inner-peace.
No complicated routines.
No forcing yourself to “calm down.”
No overriding what feel or your boundaries.
Just small shifts that help your body remember safety again.
What happens when your system has more capacity?
This isn't about becoming perfectly calm. It's about helping your body feel safe enough to be present. We're working with your body - not against it.
And when your system feels safer:
• You recover from difficult moments faster
• You feel less overwhelmed by everyday stress
• Your body softens instead of constantly bracing
• You can support children or others without becoming depleted
• Life feels more spacious, manageable, and calm
Build capacity without adding more to your already full plate, without overriding your needs.
You might be wondering...
What is Somatic Work, Therapy, or Coaching?
"Soma" is Greek for body, and so Somatic Therapy is body-based. Lately this has become a bit of a buzz word, and for good reason, as so many are disconnected from their bodies due to lifestyle, demands, an overstimulated society, and trauma. I have also been here and at one point was so disconnected from my body, because it didn't feel like a safe place to be. While our experiences are unique, it is connection that allows us to heal and grow. But I suspect you are here because you recognize this, and are looking to create positive change in your life!
When I was a child my wise mother gave me the gift of breath and meditation, and often asked me "what is your body saying?" Around the age of 7 I began playing with yoga forms, and noticed that they released tension or brought up sensation and emotion in different areas of my body. This is the basis of Somatic work, therapy or coaching - the integration of our experiences from physiological, emotional, cognitive, and energetic perspectives. Essentially Somatic Therapy is a holistic practice, however; everyone practices it differently... so it's good to ask.
What I do as a Somatic Coach?
As this is and always has been integral to my work, I incorporate somatic coaching into all I do, from my online courses, to Craniosacral & Yoga, to Clinical Counselling and Speaking since 2011. I support clients to develop greater awareness around their body sensations, how this informs their emotions, thought patterns, subsequent behaviours, and beyond. This helps you to tune into your body wisdom, release patterns no longer serving, and create greater alignment in your life.
How I practice it differs depending on the client, their age, their learning and sensing type, and what modalities we are working with. Ultimately my purpose is to guide you back into connection with your body, so you can experience greater health, peace, love, joy, and gloWithin!
Who do I work with in my somatic practice?
I support clients of all ages and stages of life, with a focus on highly sensitive and ND individuals and families. You are welcome to read about my specialties and modalities below.
Specialties
Developing self awareness, neuroception & biofeedback for intuition & resilience
Highly sensitive & neurodiverse souls - ADHD, Autism, ODD & sensory processing
Empowering parents in supporting their sensitive & neurodiverse children
Anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, depression & sleep concerns
Comprehending near death & out of body experiences
Perfection, procrastination, body image & eating
Body autonomy & creating healthy boundaries
Attachment, parentification & intimacy
Releasing intergenerational patterns
Finding your voice & self-expression
Tapping into your full potential
Chronic pain patterns
Modalities
While I offer a variety of modalities, the choice is completely up to my clients:
Narrative Therapy and Dynamic Narrative Exposure Therapy™
Holistic Developmental Integration Therapy©
Internal Family Systems & Parts Therapy
Somatic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Solutions Focused Therapy
Craniosacral & Somatic Experiencing
Yoga and somatic movement
Bilateral art & sound practices
Meditation & mindfulness
Safe & Sound Protocol
Neuroaffective Touch®
Play Therapy
Biofeedback
Breathwork
Art Therapy
Braindance™
My qualifications
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC with BCACC) Applicant
Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC with CCPA) Applicant
Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Bachelor of Business (UBC)
Certificate in Adult Learning (U Calgary)
Expert Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500)
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT)
Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT)
Registered Children's Yoga School (RCYS)
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
Craniosacral Therapy, Infants + Children (Visionary Healing)
Craniosacral Therapy Level 4 (Visionary Healing)
PESI Trauma & Memory Course: Somatic Experiencing® Skills with Dr. Peter Levine
PESI Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification with Dr. Abi Blakeslee
Certified Safe + Sound Protocol™ (SSP)Provider
Certified Dynamic Narrative Exposure Therapy™ (DNET) Provider
NeuroAffective Touch® Provider
Art Therapy Practitioner
Chronic Shame in Clinical Practice: An Embodied Relational Perspective
Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
Braindance™ Instructor
I'm ready to foster capacity, to feel more calm.
Learn simple, powerful practical & Somatic practices that build a foundation on which true health and wellbeing can flourish... so you no longer feel like you're constantly bracing and on-edge.
This course is yours for as long as you wish, including any upgrade & community support.
Begin fostering capacity today for only $49!
FAQs
How are 1:1 sessions held?
If 1:1 sessions are part of your purchase, they will be held securely via Zoom. You are welcome to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to book a 1:1 package.
How will I receive my purchase?
When you register you will receive immediate access via email and to any related Communities (if applicable) for further support. Please ensure you move emails from @glowithin.ca to your Inbox, so you don't miss out on your courses and any promos. You can unsubscribe at anytime as per our policies.
How long will I have my course for?
It's yours to keep along with any updates! If for some reason I change platforms, I will ensure you have full access to the materials in a format to refer back to.
What's your refund policy?
There are no refunds on digital products, as per our policies. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
How is this different to your other courses?
Great question! On the surface there does seem to be overlap with Reset & Reconnect and maybe even Authentically You, without Burnout. They all support nourishing your nervous system and wellbeing, but in different ways. Reset & Reconnect guides you through my foundational 4 steps - with the guided video course going much deeper and exploring foundational practices to support each step. Authentically You, without Burnout is a pdf guide packed with over 50 pages of Somatic-based reflection questions & practical steps to create greater alignment, so your system is constantly overwhelmed. How to Build Capacity in Our World Today focuses on key elements that detract from our capacity, and how to proactively foster greater capacity so sustainable wellbeing (and calm) is possible.
Questions?
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