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Somatic practices, stories and tips to integrate into your life.

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The Power of Pausing to Celebrate

I want to honor the little things, the big milestones, and everything in between. Because here’s what I’ve noticed: as a culture, we’re not great at pausing to celebrate. Not really. Even when we do stop for a moment, we tend to move on way too fast.

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Maycember Is a Scam (But the Kids Looked Cute at the Recital)

Maycember: that magical time of year when May morphs into December-level chaos. Except instead of twinkly lights and cozy sweaters, we’re juggling end-of-year school tests, final projects, sports banquets, dance recitals, teacher gifts, and just an overall explosion of "lasts" and "finales"—all while trying to maintain some semblance of normal family life. Why is everything so crammed into the end of the school year?

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No One Can Hand You the Map

I see this often — clients who are incredibly aware of their patterns but still can’t seem to break them, no matter how badly they want to.

My somatic journey began in my early twenties, when I became a student of Iyengar Yoga. I loved it. It started slowly — a class here and there, then weekly, and eventually, I developed a dedicated morning practice. It transformed my life. That experience was part of what inspired me to become a bodyworker.

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Alcoholism is a Bitch

If you're reading this and suffering from alcoholism yourself—or watching a loved one suffer—you know what I mean. My heart aches with you. It’s so painful. For the whole family. And it truly affects everyone.

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

There was a time when overwhelm would send me into forcing and pushing harder. But these days? I’ve learned to breathe and listen.

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Choosing Your Soul Friend

Your Anam Cara, soul friend, is someone who believes in you, cherishes you, and wants the best for you in all scenarios. This person is not judgmental and is never trying to change you or your beliefs.

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From Shattered to Open: How Divorce Transformed Me

Our divorce rate is high, and people sometimes think it’s contagious. I began to notice people treating me differently, not fitting in the places I used to. But honestly, I didn’t mind. I was choosing to live a more authentic life than I ever had before.

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Dancing With Anger

Anger is a life force. It is a real, human emotion. We were meant to feel and express anger in healthy, safe ways—with safe people. We are not meant to shut it down or suppress it. When we do, that’s when we get disease and depression.

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We Are Not Who We Think We Are

The ego is just part of our mind that essentially creates our personality based on desires, fears, and a need for self-validation. In truth, it gives us a false sense of self, covering up our deeper consciousness.

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The Gift of a Hug

That hug and the connection we shared was exactly why I was meant to be at the post office today.

So here’s my PSA: Do the uncomfortable thing. Just DO. THE. THING. Do the thing that feels vulnerable.

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From Ashes to Abundance: What We Can Learn from Los Angeles

Abundance exists in the relationships we have with our loved ones. It’s in the simple, human interactions we share with others. It’s inside of us, no matter where we live or what we have. We are rich in love, rich in the mind, rich in choice.

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