The Healing Power of Community
- Juliet Tabbara
- Sep 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 12
Written by: Juliet Tabbara
What if one of the most powerful forms of self-care isn’t found in a supplement, a workout, or even a good night’s sleep—but in the people you surround yourself with?
The Overlooked Pillar of Wellness
Community is medicine. And when we don’t have it, our health can suffer in quiet, unseen ways.
When you think of self-care, what comes to mind first? Probably what you eat, how much you move, or whether you’re getting enough sleep, right? But one of the most underrated (yet essential) pillars of wellness is connection.
Who we choose to spend time with—who listens, lifts, and truly sees us—can impact our mental, physical, and emotional well-being just as much as any lifestyle habit.
Why Connection Matters
Mental, emotional, and even physical well-being flourish when we feel supported, understood, and connected. A strong sense of belonging—being seen, heard, and accepted—can be truly healing.
On the flip side, loneliness and isolation can trigger or worsen symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. Chronic stress from disconnection has been linked to headaches, muscle tension, poor sleep, inflammation, and even immune dysfunction.
A strong sense of belonging—being seen, heard, and accepted—can be truly healing.
My Story: From Isolation to Intention
I know this firsthand.
When I moved away from my close-knit community in St. Louis in my 20s, I felt the ache of being disconnected. Working from home, pursuing my Master’s degree, navigating my autoimmune healing journey, and becoming a new mom—while trying to “hold it all together”—left me drained, isolated, and often unwell. I downplayed how I was really feeling and didn’t prioritize connection.
Looking back, I wish I’d let people in. I wish I’d said yes to help. I wish I’d just allowed myself to be held.
Because the truth is, whenever I spent time with people who made me feel seen and supported… My symptoms softened. My body felt lighter. My stress melted. I could breathe again.
That wasn’t just emotional relief. It was healing.
Community is Medicine
Positive relationships are just as vital as nutrition and movement. And the research backs it up—people with strong social ties not only live longer, but also get sick less often and bounce back quicker when life gets hard.
It’s not just about being around people—it’s about being around the right people: Those who lift you up, hold space for you, and remind you who you are.
We’re Better Together
These days, I’m craving more real connection—people I can grow with, laugh with, and lean on.
Through connecting with other local moms, wellness professionals, and heart-led entrepreneurs in the Conejo Valley, I’ve felt firsthand how nourishing it is to grow in community.
Even as an introvert, I’m learning to put myself out there more—which still feels a little awkward, you know? But I keep showing up—because I’ve seen the magic that happens when you’re truly seen.
Because the truth is, whenever I spent time with people who made me feel seen and supported… My symptoms softened. My body felt lighter. My stress melted. I could breathe again.
Create the Community you Need to Flourish
Maybe you’re in a season of rebuilding. Or growing. Or simply trying to stay afloat. Wherever you are, you deserve a village that meets you there—one that supports your healing, reminds you of your strength, and helps you feel like your true self.
You don’t have to do this alone. Start by reaching out. Saying yes to the invitation. Starting the conversation. Creating space for the kind of connections that energize, uplift, and sustain you.
This season, give yourself the gift of real connection. Not just networking. Not just socializing. Belonging.
Together, we can build the kind of community where healing doesn’t happen in isolation—but in the spaces we create for each other to be seen, supported, and held.
Let’s build that, one conversation at a time.
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