Meet Cassie Krajewski

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cassie Krajewski. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Cassie, so great to have you on the platform. There’s so much we want to ask you, but let’s start with the topic of self-care. Do you do anything for self-care and if so, do you think it’s had a meaningful impact on your effectiveness?

For me, self-care is an ongoing practice of returning home to myself. It’s about cultivating an intentional relationship with my body, mind, and soul that acknowledges their wisdom and honors their needs. I tend to think of self-care less as a list of activities or routines and more as a way of being—tuning in, slowing down, and asking, “What is it that I need right now?”

Sometimes, it’s a quiet walk outside, feeling the air on my skin and grounding into the earth beneath my feet. Other times, it’s giving myself permission to rest deeply, not just physically, but also emotionally and mentally. A big part of my self-care is also community—allowing myself to be witnessed and supported by others, which brings a sense of belonging and connection that helps me show up more fully in my work.

The impact on my effectiveness as a therapist is profound. When I am cared for, I can hold space more deeply for others. My nervous system is calm, which helps clients regulate theirs. I’m able to listen more intuitively and guide them through the healing process in a way that feels authentic and present. Self-care isn’t separate from the work; it’s woven into it. It makes me a more compassionate, attuned, and grounded therapist, and ultimately, it allows me to offer more from a place of fullness rather than depletion.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I’m the founder of Inner Atlas Therapy, where we take an integrative approach to trauma healing, helping clients access their inner wisdom and heal from the root. My work centers around EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), alongside attachment theory, anti-oppressive frameworks, and neuroscience. At the heart of it all, I believe that my clients have everything within them to heal. My role is to guide and support them in discovering their own inner resources—whether it’s courage, self-compassion, or the clarity to navigate life’s challenges.

What excites me most about this work is witnessing people rediscover their wholeness. Trauma has a way of fragmenting us, making us feel disconnected from our bodies, from our sense of self, from others. To watch someone reclaim parts of themselves they’ve lost, to see the light come back into their eyes, is incredibly profound. It’s more than just symptom relief; it’s about deep transformation and creating long-lasting change that ripples out into every area of a person’s life.

Right now, I’m particularly energized by my podcast that launched in May 2024, Taking Up Space. My podcast is dedicated to exploring body liberation, embodiment, and the power of reclaiming our worth in a culture that often asks us to shrink physically, emotionally, and relationally. Through conversations with experts, activists, and everyday people, we deconstruct and challenge the societal norms around bodies hierarchies whether that’s related to trauma, oppression, illness, pain, beauty, health, and weight. Giving a space for people to tell the stories about their body is incredibly powerful. I find that so many people have a body story that they haven’t told anyone. They’ve kept it secret out of a deep shame. The more that we bring these stories in the light, the incredible feedback I’m getting is that people are feeling comforted and validated in listening to stories that in many ways feel like their own.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, three qualities stand out as most impactful in my journey: self-compassion, curiosity, and resilience. Self-compassion allowed me to meet myself with kindness, especially during moments of doubt, failure, or uncertainty. It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of criticism and imposter syndrome, but learning to offer myself grace instead of judgment was a turning point. Curiosity has kept me open to new ideas, perspectives, and ways of being. It’s what allowed me to continually evolve—both personally and professionally—staying engaged with the world rather than feeling stuck or rigid in my path. Lastly, resilience, not in the sense of pushing through difficulty, but in allowing myself to bend, adapt, and grow in the face of challenges, trusting that these experiences could deepen my wisdom and empathy.

For those just starting out, I would say, first and foremost, cultivate self-compassion. The journey of building a practice, a business, or a creative life will inevitably bring moments of struggle or doubt. Learning to meet yourself with kindness in those moments is essential. Curiosity is something that you can practice daily—asking questions, exploring new ideas, and being open to different perspectives keeps you learning and growing. And for resilience, learn to honor your capacity. There will be times when you need to rest, adapt, or pivot, and trusting in your ability to do so will make you more adaptable and grounded in your long-term vision.

What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?

In the past year, my greatest area of growth has been learning to release self-abandonment and people-pleasing, while embracing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing my own needs. For so long, I believed that in order to maintain connection, I had to put others first, even when it left me feeling depleted or disconnected from myself. But what I’ve come to understand is that true, authentic connection is only possible when we are fully present in our own truth, not when we’re sacrificing ourselves to meet the expectations of others.

This past year, I’ve practiced noticing the subtle moments when I start to abandon myself—when I’m tempted to say “yes” when I really mean “no,” or when I avoid sharing my true feelings to keep the peace. In these moments, I’ve learned to pause, to check in with what I need, and to trust that setting boundaries isn’t about rejecting others, but about honoring myself in a way that ultimately strengthens relationships. Prioritizing my needs has allowed me to show up with more presence, compassion, and energy, not just for myself but for the people I care about most. It’s been a powerful shift from performing for connection to embodying it.

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