Rest and Reflect Membership

A monthly sanctuary for your body and mind This is where the ongoing work happens. Each month inside Rest + Reflect you receive gentle somatic practices, seasonal Ayurvedic guidance, and creative embodiment tools designed to support your nervous system, your body, and your inner world — at a pace that actually honors how healing works. No hustle. No fixing. Just consistent, compassionate tending to yourself.

The Whole Body Experience 2026

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The Whole Body Experience is a one-day immersive gathering designed to challenge the narratives we’ve inherited about bodies — and to create something braver, more compassionate, and more liberatory together. In a culture that profits from body shame and thrives on division, this conference invites us into a different way. A way rooted in nervous system safety, body neutrality, collective care, and systemic awareness. A way that honors lived experience — from diet culture harm to purity culture wounds, from trauma to resilience. Through a keynote address, breakout sessions, community conversations, and local vendors aligned with embodied wellbeing, participants will explore what it means to live in relationship with their bodies — not as projects to fix, but as homes to return to. This is not a quick-fix event. It is a reclamation space. A room full of people willing to have the crucial conversations. Whether you are early in your healing or years into unlearning, you are welcome here.
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This year I am on sabbatical.

I am slowing down in the most intentional way — training with incredible teachers, tending my garden, deepening my own practices, creating, and living the very work I share with you. It is a season of rooting before rising.

And in the quiet of that, two things are being born.

The first is a book.

The Seasons of the Body: You Were Never Meant to Stay the Same

"Your body has been speaking in sensation, rhythm, and cycles this whole time. This work is not about fixing the body — it's about remembering how to listen."

An exploration of how we came to live at war with our bodies — tracing the cultural and historical forces behind diet culture and body shame — and a path home through cyclical living, somatic wisdom, and body liberation. Part cultural excavation, part personal unlearning, part invitation.

You Were Never Meant to Be Constant- a preview 

"You were never meant to wake the same every day. Not in your energy. Not in your hunger. Not in your wanting.

The earth does not apologize for winter. The trees do not rush their own becoming.

But somewhere along the way, you were taught to override your seasons. To push through fatigue. To silence fullness. To mistrust change.

So you learned to call your body inconsistent. Unreliable. A problem to solve.

But your body has been speaking in seasons this whole time.

Rest is not failure. Desire is not weakness. Change is not instability.

It is rhythm. It is intelligence. It is life moving through you.

You were never meant to be constant. You were meant to be in relationship with your own becoming."

The second is a companion oracle deck.

The Body Remembering Oracle Deck — a set of cards to help you listen to your body's wisdom, attune to your inner seasons, and find your way back to yourself one pull at a time.

Both are being made slowly and with great care. Everything finding its way into these pages and cards is showing up in this community first — in the membership, in these courses, in these conversations.

If you want to be the first to know when they're ready, stay close. You're already in the right place.

© Jennifer Bullen, The Seasons of the Body — all rights reserved

Hear it first hand

““I am enough.” That phrase has haunted me for as long as I can remember. I have shuddered internally every time someone repeats that saying… because it drives me to once again ask myself if that is true… am I ENOUGH? Being a part of Rise Up has given me a community of lovely women who are all trying to tackle that internal dialog about our self-worth. We are digging deep, asking ourselves tough questions, and learning to love ourselves - just as we are. Jen is such a wonderful coach, gently guiding us to freedom. She is real and authentic. She radiates light and hope in our one-on-one sessions, inspiring me to address the lies and obstacles that are holding me back from my goals. Our weekly zoom calls are so cathartic and supportive. Every day that I work through the Rise Up program brings me a step closer to believing that I am, in fact, enough. That is invaluable to me ! ”

Jessica

““Jen/Rising Strong Wellness is… Empowerment. Overcoming just as you are laugh and cry good. Jen makes being human simple. She is a breath of fresh air in terms of practicing self care, sharing her truth and combining age old wisdom of body movement with healing. If you want to change yourself, your mind and your heart make the commitment to start something special with Rising Strong Wellness. You won’t regret it. “ -Julianne Lettinga MA LPC ”

Julianne

““With the pressure in today’s world to look a certain way, Uprising (now Rise Up) was a much needed experience for me. If you struggle with body image issues, or are simply unhappy with yourself, Uprising is for you. It has completely changed my perspective about myself in the most positive way. For the first time ever I can say that I accept and love myself the way that I am. I have Jen Monroe to thank for that - she is a wonderful human being and has a gift to share with the world.” Kim Reeves ”

Kim

“"Uprising was a really empowering experience. It gave me an opportunity to authentically connect with other women from all different experiences who all fight the same internal fight. Jen creates a safe space to connect with our bodies and manifest change in so many ways. The yoga was connective and grounding. I'm excited to be apart of this shift in how we view ourselves and create a new space in our culture for this type of connection." ”

Hilary

About Rising Strong Wellness

If you've spent years at war with your body — exhausted by diet culture, disconnected from your hunger, your rest, your own reflection — you are not broken. You are depleted. And you have found the right place. Rising Strong Wellness is a somatic healing space for women ready to heal their relationship with their body, food, and movement. Through nervous system regulation, body image healing, cyclical living, and Ayurvedic wisdom, we do the deep work of coming home — to your body, your rhythms, and yourself. This is not another diet. Not another fix. Not another plan that asks you to shrink. This is reclamation.

Jennifer Bullen

Owner/founder

Embodiment and Somatic Healing Coach. Body image whisperer. Diet Culture REBEL. Energy dealer. Feeling feeler. Story holder. I help you FEEL more and HEAL deeper. Jennifer Bullen is the founder of Rising Strong Wellness. Jen, a somatic healing coach, is passionate about helping individuals overcome trauma and achieve wholeness through body-focused techniques. She strongly believes in the body's capacity for healing and the importance of listening to the stories it holds. Driven by a deep-rooted belief in the body's ability to heal, she reveres the stories woven within each individual and listens to their whispers with utmost care. Somatic healing, Jennifer's preferred modality, emphasizes feeling through issues rather than merely talking about them. Jen uses various techniques, including trauma-sensitive yoga, dance, and art, and encourages connection with nature. Her holistic approach to health counseling encompasses the whole being, examining stress levels, digestion, sleep patterns, hormones, and life experiences. This all-encompassing method aims to kindle the healing of the mind and body, spark vitality, and nurture nervous system health. Jennifer also practices Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine that promotes a holistic, nature-connected lifestyle. Her unique expertise lies in supporting those navigating the path of trauma, body image issues, disordered eating, and movement patterns.

Mission and values

We are committed to liberation through embodied, fair, and collaborative relationships. We believe in creating spaces that honor the full spectrum of body experiences — spaces where each individual is met with compassion, respect, and dignity on their unique body journey.

We hold that all bodies are worthy, valuable, and deserving of care, free from judgment or comparison. In embracing body neutrality, we shift away from idealizing or criticizing appearance and instead center acceptance, presence, and lived experience. We acknowledge that not all bodies are treated equally and that body freedom is deeply intertwined with systemic justice.

Our work is rooted in the belief that healing our relationship with our bodies is a vital path toward greater mental health, physical wellbeing, and social equity. We seek to foster environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all — where personal narratives around body image are honored without hierarchy or erasure.

We recognize that wellbeing is a collective responsibility. It grows through connection — to ourselves, to each other, and to the land we gather on. We humbly acknowledge that we are situated on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe: the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Bodéwadmi peoples, the People of the Three Fires. We honor their enduring presence and sovereignty and commit to equity, accountability, and authentic relationship with this place now known as West Michigan.

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FAQ

  • What is somatic therapy?

    What Is Somatic Healing? And how can it help if you're healing from trauma? If you’ve been through trauma, you may feel disconnected from your body — like you're just going through the motions, always in survival mode. You might feel anxious, shut down, or stuck in cycles you don’t fully understand. That’s where somatic healing comes in. What Does Somatic Mean? The word somatic comes from "soma", a word with rich meanings from both Greek and Indian traditions. In Greek, soma means “the living body as felt from within.” It’s not just the physical body — it's your body as you experience it: your breath, your senses, your emotions, and your energy. It’s about being fully alive and present in yourself. In Hindu and Indian traditions, Soma is also known as a sacred substance — a divine nectar or elixir of the gods. It’s associated with inner vitality, clarity, and bliss. Symbolically, it represents the flow of life energy and spiritual awakening that can arise when body, mind, and spirit are in harmony. In both meanings, Soma points to something deeply alive, wise, and whole — and this is the heart of somatic healing. Why the Body Matters in Healing Trauma isn’t just stored in our thoughts — it’s held in our nervous system and throughout our body. You might not remember everything that happened, but your body does. That’s why healing often has to start not just with talking, but with feeling. Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body as a place of safety and wisdom. It’s about gently coming home to yourself. What Somatic Healing Helps With: Feeling safe and grounded in your body Releasing stored or stuck emotions Processing “body memories” that aren’t always verbal Completing stress responses that got frozen during trauma Strengthening your connection to yourself and others Tapping into your body’s natural ability to heal How Does It Work? Somatic healing uses tools like breathwork, mindful movement, grounding, and body awareness. You’ll learn to notice what’s happening in your body — without judgment — and respond with care. Healing doesn’t mean “pushing through” trauma. It means creating space for your body to finally feel safe, supported, and seen. What Might a Session Look Like? A somatic session might include: Simple breath or movement practices Learning how to calm your nervous system Gently exploring physical sensations Developing a sense of internal safety Being supported in a trusting, compassionate relationship It’s about moving at your own pace — honoring your story and your body. The Core of Somatic Healing Somatic healing is based on the idea that your body speaks a primal language — through movement, breath, and sensation. When we learn to listen, we begin to access our inner wisdom — the same life energy (or Soma) that both the ancient Greeks and Indian sages spoke of. This is the path to true integration: healing not just in your mind, but through your whole being.

  • What is trauma?

    A holistic approach to trauma defines trauma not as an event, but rather as a disruption and overwhelm to our body-mind’s capacity to adapt, thrive, and flourish. Trauma can occur when: There is too much too soon There is too much for too long There is not enough for too long Power and agency have been taken away from the person or collective. The stressors outweigh the resources available to navigate them. When our primal protective instincts, intuitions, and responses are thwarted. There is not enough time, space, or permission to heal It is essential that we consider social, developmental, and cultural factors. By not acknowledging these contextual factors we do a disservice. The symptoms of trauma may occur immediately or emerge over time from the compounding stress and challenges of processing and adapting to the experiences of life. Symptoms of trauma emerge as the body and mind attempt to cope with and resolve the stressors. The effects of trauma may include: Physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, tightness in the body, muscle tension, digestion challenges, and constrictions around the breath. Emotional symptoms such as flatness / inability to feel, fear, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, loss of choice, difficulty feeling comforted, anger, and shame. Trauma can lead to feelings of powerlessness, helplessness, and groundlessness. It interferes with our ability to feel real in body and mind, it disrupts our very sense of existence, and takes us away from the present moment.

  • What is a 1:1 session like?

    It doesn't matter if we are working together in person or virtually... you can expect compassion! We begin our time together by simply arriving. Getting present and connecting with our bodies. Each session we utilize modalities like trauma informed yoga, dance, art, breathing, EFT tapping and more to bring you to a deeper awareness of what is happening in your body and life. You will gain insights and tool to help you navigate some of life's hardest situations. You can expect a safe, accepting place where all parts of you, and all emotions are welcome.

  • How does payment work?

    I utilize a heart based payment plan or a "sliding scale." Those that can pay the full amount are asked to do so in order to provide accessible care to those that cannot at this time. We all get to heal as the collective! We all get to care for each other. This is re-evaluated every 3 months. Payment is due at the time of scheduling unless otherwise arranged. There is a no-show and late cancel fee.

  • How can I prepare for a session?

    Start with an open heart and a commitment to heal and be real! Wear something comfortable. Arrive 5 minutes or so prior to our time together just to get settled and to quiet your mind. We will take it from there.

  • How many 1:1 sessions do I need to do?

    As with anything therapeutic ... everyone is different! I recommend 6-8 sessions consistently to gain some really valuable tools. Some people find they need to continue, some people take a break and come back often, some people end there.

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