The Emotional Detox No One Talks About

Bonnie Strati
Jun 17
3 min read

You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens." — Rumi

It started with a teabag.

There I was, standing in Trader Joe’s, minding my own business, when I realized they were out of my favorite calming blend. I blinked, trying to act unbothered. And then—bam—tears. Not a single whimper. Just a full-blown emotional unraveling between the oat milk and the organic ginger chews.

Was I really crying over tea? No. I was smack in the middle of something much deeper: an emotional detox I hadn’t even signed up for.

Forget green juice. This is the real cleanse.The one that doesn’t leave you glowing—it leaves you raw. Tender. Cracked open in a way that feels like maybe something sacred is breaking through, even if it’s not pretty.

Are You in an Emotional Detox? Check All That Apply:

☐ You’ve cried at a commercial (bonus points if it was a dog reunion video)

☐ You “accidentally” cancelled all your plans for the week

☐ You’re tired but wired—and maybe irrationally irritated by slow walkers

☐ You feel like you’re unraveling, but your intuition says, "Keep going."

☐ You’re questioning every life choice while simultaneously craving soup and solitude

If you checked one or more of the above—welcome, my friend. You may be experiencing a deep reset of the emotional kind. No juice or fasting necessary—just you, your truth, and a whole lot of tissues.

🧠 This Isn’t About the Teabag

Emotional detoxing shows up when we’re ready to shed something that no longer fits.It’s often triggered by a breakup, a big birthday, a job loss, or a quiet moment that opens a crack in your chest.It’s the unraveling of the person you thought you had to be.The release of old stories, identities, and expectations you didn’t even know you were still carrying.

And like any cleanse—it can get messier before it gets better.

Cue:

The sudden urge to cry in public
The bone-deep exhaustion
The “what is my life?” spiral
The way your body starts rejecting things that used to feel like comfort

This is the kind of healing no one really talks about. The quiet one. The invisible one. The one where you’re falling apart, but on the inside—and rebuilding something more honest, more grounded, more you.

🛠 Your Emotional Detox Survival Kit

This isn't Pinterest-perfect healing. This is real-life, breath-catching-in-your-throat, granola-crumbs-on-your-shirt healing. And for that, you need tools.

Let it be messy – Crying in your car, mascara down your face, granola bar wrapper stuck to your pants? That’s a sacred moment. Let it be what it is.
Nap like it’s your job – Emotional work is work. Your nervous system is doing heavy lifting. Give it the horizontal rest it deserves—weighted blanket optional, but highly encouraged.
Bone broth and breath work – Nourish and soothe. Take a sip, take a breath. Bonus points if you whisper affirmations between sips like a magical soup witch.
Voice notes are therapy – Record your thoughts like you’re narrating your own healing podcast. No one has to hear it—but it’s powerful to speak your truth out loud.
Phone a friend (or a healer) – Don’t do this alone. Text someone who gets it—or at least won’t try to fix you with a meme.

The Truth: This Isn’t a Breakdown, It’s a Breakthrough

You’re shedding. You’re becoming. You’re releasing everything that no longer matches the person you’re growing into. And that’s brave work.

This is the detox no one talks about. The one that doesn’t leave you with a flat stomach, but with a clearer heart. The one that doesn’t taste like cayenne lemon water, but feels like truth burning through your chest.

There’s no before-and-after picture for this kind of transformation. No cleanse guide, no timeline. But there is freedom. And softness. And space to breathe in a way you didn’t know you were missing.

So if you’re feeling raw, undone, extra sensitive, or like your entire life is being restructured from the inside out—don’t panic.

You’re not crumbling—you’re recalibrating. What feels like falling apart is actually your soul clearing space for what’s next. You’re being rebuilt from the inside out.

And honestly? That deserves a standing ovation—and definitely a nap.

✨ Ready to Heal What You Didn’t Know You Were Holding?

If you’ve found yourself crying in the oat milk aisle, canceling plans for “no reason,” or craving stillness in a world that keeps asking you to perform—this isn’t a breakdown. It’s a breakthrough.

You’re not falling apart.You’re falling into alignment.

Let’s make space for what’s trying to move through you. Whether you need a place to cry, a hand to hold, or tools to navigate the emotional storm—I’m here.

🧡 Book a soulful session—come as you are (yes, pajamas and granola bar wrappers welcome).

👉 email me at bonnie@bonniestrati.com