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Addiction, Recovery & the Brain: Part 4 The Science of Relapse, Resilience & Hope
When the Brain Trips on Its Way to Healing I relapsed twice before recovery held.Both times, it felt like grief with homework. It wasn’t loud; it was lonely. I remember the shame, the hollow stomach, the voice whispering, You ruined it. Back then, I thought relapse meant the wiring had failed. Now I know it meant the network was still forming. The brain doesn’t erase progress when you fall; it just takes notes. Each relapse records new data: this cue still triggers dopamine,
Nangoma Simatele
Oct 273 min read


Addiction, Recovery & the Brain: Rituals, Art & Music: How I Rewired My Brain Through Creativity
In “Rituals, Art & Music: How I Rewired My Brain Through Creativity”, I explore how drawing, scent, and sound became neurological and spiritual lifelines. From burning frankincense and painting at 3 a.m. to learning that music literally synchronises the brain’s emotional and motor circuits (neural entrainment), this is the story of rebuilding my mind through ritual and rebellion.
Nangoma Simatele
Oct 205 min read


Addiction, Recovery & the Brain: Rewiring the Brain: part 2 What Neuroplasticity Taught Me About Healing
Rewiring the Brain: What Neuroplasticity Taught Me About Healing explores how recovery changes the brain through small, consistent habits. From leaving rehab and rebuilding trust to using laughter, art, scent, and music as tools for healing, this blog shows how neuroplasticity helps rewire emotional patterns, calm the nervous system, and restore hope. Healing isn’t instant — it’s a daily act of compassion, rest, and repetition that proves the brain can recover, rebuild, and b
Nangoma Simatele
Oct 134 min read


Addiction, Recovery & the Brain: “The Spark in the Dark”
A personal story of addiction, recovery, and neuroplasticity; how art, science, and community helped rewire the brain and rebuild hope. Part 1
Nangoma Simatele
Oct 64 min read


How CBT Tools Can Transform Mental Health — and How We Use Them at Lumuno
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and effective approaches for managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Here’s why CBT tools work and how we’ve woven them into our therapeutic boxes to make healing practical, personal, and science-backed.
Nangoma Simatele
Aug 141 min read


The Science of Aromatherapy: How Essential Oils Support Mental Well-Being
Essential oils aren’t just about pleasant scents, they can influence mood, stress, and even focus through the brain’s olfactory system. Here’s the science behind aromatherapy, and how we use oils like lavender, peppermint, and frankincense in Lumuno’s personalised mental health boxes.
Nangoma Simatele
Aug 81 min read


What is Lumuno? Personalised Mental Health Care in a Box
Mental health care should feel personal, gentle, and empowering; not clinical or overwhelming. At Lumuno, we create therapeutic boxes tailored to your unique needs, blending science, creativity, and culture. Here’s what makes Lumuno different and why it might be the support you’ve been searching for.
Nangoma Simatele
Aug 11 min read
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