Personal Stories
How I honor myself when my life needs yellow rubber gloves
I’m not gonna paint a pretty picture today, because things have been super messy over here. I’m talking yellow rubber gloves and disinfectant kind of messy! While I’m not here to just talk about how to clean up messes (though I am very good at this), I am here to...
Honoring yourself amidst life’s stormiest moments
Last week, after a much desired morning workout, I grabbed my phone and noticed I had 5 messages. One was from my son’s school, and 4 were from my son’s dad. My heart instantly started to pound. I knew these weren’t “feel good” messages. After I listened to the first...
When putting myself last became impossible
At a young age I learned not everyone had big dreams like me. I felt the sting of criticism at a young age, and wanting to avoid that pain, I quickly learned how to hide and deny my desires. I learned to blend in, stay quiet, and fit in. Life was easier that way. It...
Permission for more pleasure
I’m back in my office, feeling grateful and refreshed after some time away from my computer and most things business related. This is a summer of many transitions and changes for me. It’s felt so good to create space for myself to be deeply present with...
Falling Apart Is Coming Together
The last 6 years have been monumental for me. Who I was, and everything that I was living prior to 2015, has since fallen apart – sometimes in horrifying, technicolor fashion. I nearly died giving birth to my son. I became a first-time mom just before my...