Reclaim Your Calm: A Restorative Journey to Healing Stress & Anxiety

Juliana Derr
Oct 1
2 min read

In today’s world, stress and anxiety are more than just mental challenges — they live in our bodies, our breath, and our daily habits. The weight can feel overwhelming. But when we come together in community, healing becomes possible.

On a warm evening in Austin, The Kind Power Nonprofit hosted Reclaim Your Calm: A Restorative Journey to Healing Stress & Anxiety — a gathering crafted to help you release that weight, reclaim your calm, and rediscover resilience through practice, presence, and connection.

🌿 Rooted in Purpose

This event was more than a gathering; it was a reflection of The Kind Power’s mission: trauma-informed healing, education, and socio-economic impact. We aspire to build a global, inclusive community where everyone is welcome to heal, learn, and grow together.

From mingling over light bites to diving into embodied practice, the evening was a flow of nourishment, insight, laughter, and deep rest.

✨ What You Experienced

Opening Breathwork with JJ Ruescas – Gentle breathwork to ground the body and create a safe, healing space.
Brian Comstock – Laughter is Medicine – A stand-up comedy set to release stress and shift negative thought patterns through humor.
Colleen Schell – Finding Freedom in Your Voice – Learn how reclaiming your voice can dissolve anxiety and unlock resilience.
Alex Katz – Shredding the “Should Shame” – A mind-body breakthrough to silence villain thoughts and build confidence.
Healing Ceremony with Fae la Rose – A multidimensional practice to integrate the evening’s learnings and leave you whole.
Sound Bath with Emina Agic – A serene journey of sound and vibration to guide the body into deep rest and emotional balance.

Each segment was designed to meet you where you are and guide you deeper into healing.

🌸 Community & Nourishment

Guests were greeted with:

Light bites from Teremok
Highvibe mushroom drinks by Limitless
Living Water by Candice
Kombucha and beer on tap
Surprise raffle prizes
Beautiful photography by Stella Lumina capturing moments of presence, connection, and release

🌟 Why It Mattered

By attending, participants:

Learned to detect overwhelm early before it escalates
Discovered simple, daily practices to reset the nervous system
Let themselves laugh, shift, and release
Gained confidence to set boundaries and protect their emotional energy
Experienced live healing practices that leave you calmer, lighter, more centered
Connected with a like-minded, inclusive community invested in healing and transformation

This event was for everyone — women, men, all identities — because healing is universal. Come as you are, bring a friend, and let the evening surprise you.