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A self-healing journey can be daunting, and when you start on one, it might be tempting to gather all the self-help books you can find for consumption. Don’t get me wrong, a great self help book can be life changing, but sometimes this route can prevent healing work from even getting off the ground; especially […]
“Oh, you look great! You must have lost weight.” “They really let themselves go, I wonder what happened…” “Wow, you bounced back quickly after that baby! Good for you.” What they really just said was: “I notice your body changes. I’ve noticed it before, I am noticing it now, and I will notice it in […]
As new age spiritualism continues to be on the rise, you may have heard the mysterious term: Shadow Work, and may be curious about what it means to get in touch with your shadows. In the therapeutic space, Shadow Work can be done using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) treatment modality. The beautiful thing about […]
At seven months pregnant, I have witnessed my body move through many stages of change that are happening without any thought involved. Some good, some not so good. A few nights ago, I was on the couch talking to my partner about some of the intrusive anxious thoughts I was having about the anticipation of […]
As I sit down to write, I can’t help but gaze outside at the gloomy weather. It’s a brutal day of 8 degrees with thick clouds and thick snow underfoot. Some people absolutely love this weather; more time snuggled up next to the fireplace under a warm blanket with those you love. However, this time […]
This week has been full of change. I see the trees dropping their yellow and red leaves and the cold dewy grass each morning after a night of almost freezing. Change, while it can be transformative like a butterfly coming out of the cocoon, is quite uncomfortable. Whether the change is expected, unexpected, good or […]
Yesterday was painful. While it was a beautiful summer day outside and I had a light week of work on the horizon, I still felt a wave of depression overcoming me. This showed up in feelings of emptiness and lack of fulfillment throughout my day. Even my usual morning routine of sitting out in the […]
Ever wonder why the universe just seems to send us the same repeating situations over and over again? You might notice this in your relationships. One toxic person leaves, and another toxic person enters. What is it about them, or us, that contributes to falling into the same trap one after another? Codependency. I hear […]
In a world full of weight stigma and body positivity movements, it might feel confusing to work on healing your relationship with your body. You may have tried healing your body through listening to those who were supposed to be authorities on “health” but later found out it was all just a marketing scheme. Maybe […]
Balanced. Enlightened. Refreshed. These are the sensations I felt after my first Reiki session. And I can proudly say that I haven’t felt like the same person since. From that day forward, Reiki is one of the most invaluable healing methods on my journey toward contentment and well-being. The Japanese term “Reiki” can quite literally […]