Small Steps, Big Healing: The Power of Compassionate Progress

The fastest path to real change is not more pressure, more perfection, or another “quick fix.” Holistic wellness coach Kerisma Vere shares why trauma-informed healing starts with self-trust, nervous system regulation, and a radically more compassionate way of working with yourself. After a life shaped by bullying, dissociation, addiction recovery, and a full breakdown that landed her in the hospital, Kerisma rebuilt from the inside out. She explains how healing became less about forcing outcomes and more about learning to meet her capacity, listen to her body, and stop treating every setback like failure. You’ll discover: Why all-or-nothing self-help keeps people stuck in shame loops How trauma and chronic stress drain motivation, focus, and decision-making The difference between “goal setting” and building a realistic, values-based plan Why nervous system dysregulation can make even simple changes feel impossible How tiny daily acknowledgments can rewire the brain toward safety, agency, and confidence Kerisma also breaks down the power of “ways I showed up for myself” journaling, the danger of instant-transformation marketing, and why support from the right person can free up more energy than trying to do it all alone. If you’ve been blaming yourself for not changing fast enough, this conversation offers a very different lens. Perfect for anyone healing from trauma, recovering from burnout or addiction, or simply tired of self-improvement advice that feels impossible to sustain. This episode is a reminder that lasting change often begins with one thing: compassion. Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach, author, and founder of Towards Wellness, where she helps people move beyond all-or-nothing self-help toward healing, self-trust, and sustainable change. Connect with Kerisma via https://towardswellness.ca/ She is also on LinkedIn   / kerisma-vere-a327428   YouTube    / @kerismavere   TikTok   / kerismavere