Discover the unseen world within you—how bacteria, ancient and intelligent, remind us that we are never alone. Explore the deep connection between the elements, our bodies, and the collective wisdom of life itself, with a guided ritual for connecting with your inner microbiome.
Wow, Jenna - as a fellow emetophobe, I deeply appreciated your openness in acknowledging how compelling a phobia it is and how powerless one can feel in its clutches. It was fascinating and comforting to hear the way in which you made your way back to connection to yourself and all of creation. I know that when I am in the grips of my emetophobia, I feel so irretrievably separate and alone. Thank you for giving a step-by-step of how to stay in connection...and congratulations on making this discovery with the help of your guides!
Oh, Keith, I’m so sorry to hear you have this phobia too. I wish I could erase it from existence. Please know that you’re not alone. Not only do you have your guides and all your bacteria buddies, but I’m here too. Please reach out any time (send me a DM or email jennahiott@gmail.com) if you just need a friendly and sympathetic ear when you’re triggered. When I was growing up, I thought I was the only person in the world with this phobia (which was not even recognized as a phobia at the time). Most people took the stance that I should just get over it. If only, right? Having people in my life now that at least understand this experience has been profoundly helpful. Sending you big, big blessings and lots of love. 💖
Thanks so much, Jenna...deeply appreciate your generosity and empathy. Yes, I too have gotten a lot of "it's no big deal, just get over it" kinds of reactions. Oooph...and yes, if only. So glad to know you've now got some understanding souls to accompany you. Thanks for offering to be one for me as well 💝😊
"That it was actually impossible for me to be alone. Even in my moments of greatest fear, I am part of something boundless, something ancient, something deeply interconnected. "
"When we feel disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid, we can turn inward—not to isolate, but to find our vastness. We can remember that within us, life is always moving, always supporting, always participating in the great cycle of existence."
Soooooo many moments of wonder in this post. Thank you xxx
I remember in college when I first learned that there were more bacteria in and on my body then the human cells that make it up, I was shocked! A door opened where a wisdom came forth, I am not this body! Up to that point I had been identified with it. Yet this experience was so tangible and somatic, it was the first time I realized it was all a collaboration! The many parts working as a whole.
Yes! We mostly go around thinking that our skin and everything inside it is…a single entity called me. But, actually, we are entire ecosystems and we have the ability to communicate with all of it. I love that we’re on this journey together, my friend! ❤️
This feels like a beautiful reminder that our bodies are fully capable and have everything we need to sustain us. Humans are too quick to turn to fads, medicine, etc when all we really need to do is look within ourselves for answers and healing. Loved this, Jenna! I'm glad this crossed my feed today (as I sit here sick as a dog with a head cold).
Oh boy, so sorry to hear you’ve been sick! Since I’m replying to this 3 days later, my hope is that you’re completely on the mend by now. 🙏🙏 I completely agree with what you say here about how the healing we need is already within us. And, as I cultivate this relationship with the cells and bacteria in my body, I’m trying to reframe the default idea that we have to “battle” or “fight” illness. That feels like a patriarchal spillover to me. I’ve been reading a lot about the notion of “disease tolerance” and I think there’s something profoundly spiritual in that, something more relational and inclusive that could actually lead to perfect health. Anyway, a post for another day I’m sure. Sending you lots and lots of healing! 💖💖💖
What a perfectly profound message for us isolates, who, when we're afraid (almost always these days) turn inward and feel alone, which is a relief, but then sometimes darken into deep loneliness, which is heartrending. Thanks so much Jenna. Bless!
I so resonate with this, Lorian! I’m an isolater myself, needing lots of alone time. When I connected with the bacteria and had the realization that I’m actually never alone, something big shifted for me. Sometimes I need a break from other humans—other living collaborations of parts—but I don’t ever have to feel lonely in that. Sending you lots of blessings and love today! 💖🤗
Wow, Jenna - as a fellow emetophobe, I deeply appreciated your openness in acknowledging how compelling a phobia it is and how powerless one can feel in its clutches. It was fascinating and comforting to hear the way in which you made your way back to connection to yourself and all of creation. I know that when I am in the grips of my emetophobia, I feel so irretrievably separate and alone. Thank you for giving a step-by-step of how to stay in connection...and congratulations on making this discovery with the help of your guides!
Oh, Keith, I’m so sorry to hear you have this phobia too. I wish I could erase it from existence. Please know that you’re not alone. Not only do you have your guides and all your bacteria buddies, but I’m here too. Please reach out any time (send me a DM or email jennahiott@gmail.com) if you just need a friendly and sympathetic ear when you’re triggered. When I was growing up, I thought I was the only person in the world with this phobia (which was not even recognized as a phobia at the time). Most people took the stance that I should just get over it. If only, right? Having people in my life now that at least understand this experience has been profoundly helpful. Sending you big, big blessings and lots of love. 💖
Thanks so much, Jenna...deeply appreciate your generosity and empathy. Yes, I too have gotten a lot of "it's no big deal, just get over it" kinds of reactions. Oooph...and yes, if only. So glad to know you've now got some understanding souls to accompany you. Thanks for offering to be one for me as well 💝😊
Love this! What a beautiful remedy for loneliness or a sense of separation. Thank you!!
Thank you, Pamela! 💖🤗 That realization I had that it’s actually impossible to be truly alone was such a profound shift for me.
What a profound, unique, and yet deeply sensible realization. Thank you, Jenna! (And how timely as I sit waiting for my dentist appointment...:)
Oh man! I hope your dentist appointment went okay and all your little mouth bacterias were able to offer some reassurance. 🤗🤗
It did - even got a lollipop at the end ;)
Yay! Definitely worth it! 🍭❤️
ooohhhhh!!!! I love this Jenna!
"That it was actually impossible for me to be alone. Even in my moments of greatest fear, I am part of something boundless, something ancient, something deeply interconnected. "
"When we feel disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid, we can turn inward—not to isolate, but to find our vastness. We can remember that within us, life is always moving, always supporting, always participating in the great cycle of existence."
Soooooo many moments of wonder in this post. Thank you xxx
Thank you so much, Sam! 💖💖
I remember in college when I first learned that there were more bacteria in and on my body then the human cells that make it up, I was shocked! A door opened where a wisdom came forth, I am not this body! Up to that point I had been identified with it. Yet this experience was so tangible and somatic, it was the first time I realized it was all a collaboration! The many parts working as a whole.
Yes! We mostly go around thinking that our skin and everything inside it is…a single entity called me. But, actually, we are entire ecosystems and we have the ability to communicate with all of it. I love that we’re on this journey together, my friend! ❤️
"We are living relationship" ~love that line. I feel inspired to write on it. Thank you, Jenna!!
Ooooh, yay! This made my day, Kelley! 💖💖💖
And your comment makes mine! Thank you, @Jenna Newell Hiott !
What a lovely reminder from your beautiful guides. I'm so glad this gave you a little peace during a stressful time and hope the procedure went well❤️
Thank you, Donna! Everything went well and I’m so glad to be on the other side of it.
This feels like a beautiful reminder that our bodies are fully capable and have everything we need to sustain us. Humans are too quick to turn to fads, medicine, etc when all we really need to do is look within ourselves for answers and healing. Loved this, Jenna! I'm glad this crossed my feed today (as I sit here sick as a dog with a head cold).
Oh boy, so sorry to hear you’ve been sick! Since I’m replying to this 3 days later, my hope is that you’re completely on the mend by now. 🙏🙏 I completely agree with what you say here about how the healing we need is already within us. And, as I cultivate this relationship with the cells and bacteria in my body, I’m trying to reframe the default idea that we have to “battle” or “fight” illness. That feels like a patriarchal spillover to me. I’ve been reading a lot about the notion of “disease tolerance” and I think there’s something profoundly spiritual in that, something more relational and inclusive that could actually lead to perfect health. Anyway, a post for another day I’m sure. Sending you lots and lots of healing! 💖💖💖
Thanks Jenna 😊
Beautiful, Jenna🥰✨🌟💖🙏🕊️😘
What a perfectly profound message for us isolates, who, when we're afraid (almost always these days) turn inward and feel alone, which is a relief, but then sometimes darken into deep loneliness, which is heartrending. Thanks so much Jenna. Bless!
I so resonate with this, Lorian! I’m an isolater myself, needing lots of alone time. When I connected with the bacteria and had the realization that I’m actually never alone, something big shifted for me. Sometimes I need a break from other humans—other living collaborations of parts—but I don’t ever have to feel lonely in that. Sending you lots of blessings and love today! 💖🤗