Sasha Tanoushka BCH IACT

By Sasha Tanoushka When people migrate, they rarely bring only a suitcase. They bring a language. A history. A way of seeing the world. And sometimes… Trauma that was never given words. Born in England with Sri Lankan roots, I’ve often wondered how much of who we become is shaped not only by our own experiences, but by the stories, losses and silences carried by those who came before us. This isn’t simply about identity. It’s about understanding what it means to be human. Language is a living...

Many people know Pegasus as the beautiful winged horse of Greek mythology. Fewer know that Pegasus emerged from the death of Medusa. Medusa’s story is uncomfortable. In some versions of the myth, she is harmed by a powerful figure, blamed for what happened, transformed into something feared, and ultimately destroyed. Yet from the site of that suffering, Pegasus is born. The lesson is not that suffering is good. The lesson is that the human nervous system can transform suffering into wisdom,...

We often assume that great intimacy is something we find. Perhaps it is something we cultivate. Modern culture teaches us to improve our communication, become more attractive, or discover greater sexual compatibility. These all have value. Yet they overlook a deeper question. What state is your nervous system in when you enter intimacy? If your body is preparing for danger, genuine connection becomes extraordinarily difficult. Across many ancient traditions, sexuality was viewed as more than...