Yoga has been an incredible tool in helping me manage my anxiety. When I step onto my mat and begin my practice, I can feel the tension melting away from my body with each breath I take. The combination of physical postures, deep breathing exercises, and meditation helps me center myself and bring my focus … Continue reading Do you suffer from stress and anxiety? Yoga may help…
Knowledge is power. When you have a deeper understanding of what is happening, it makes the situation more manageable. The same principle applies when it comes to understanding stress and anxiety. My in-depth knowledge of the nervous system, and how it physiologically responds under pressure, was one of the most beneficial tools I used when … Continue reading Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Body’s Response to Stress
The science of happiness, also known as positive psychology, is the study of the factors that contribute to an individual’s sense of well-being, fulfillment, and happiness. It focuses on the positive aspects of human behavior, emotions, and thoughts. Self-regulation techniques are methods that individuals can use to regulate their thoughts and emotions to achieve a … Continue reading Finding Balance Within – The Science of Happiness
It’s been just over a year since I had my last facial reconstructive surgery. Continue reading Living Life After Trauma
An introduction to my life managing stress, anxiety and PTSD. Continue reading My Life: Unscripted
If you’re going to grab 2020 by the proverbial balls and make it yours, you need to get organized. CLUTTER IMPEDES PROGRESS. “Clutter is an overabundance of possessions that collectively create chaotic and disorderly living spaces,” said Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul University in Chicago who studies the causes of clutter and … Continue reading 8 Tips for Managing Your Sanity and Manifesting Happiness by Eliminating Clutter
For me, 2020 is about gratitude, vulnerability and having an authentic, unfiltered existence. I left a pretty amazing life in Ottawa almost 5 years ago in search of PEACE. Prior to moving to Calgary, I had worked myself into a state of organized chaos. Sure it looked fabulous from the outside. Home and Design Editor, … Continue reading 2020: Cheers to Living a Meaningful, Inspired Life
If you are like any other consciously mindful individual, you likely want what’s best for you and your family. Which may include decisions such as having a healthy, balanced diet, getting plenty of exercise, and perhaps even eliminating toxins from your life. For the past several years, I have been focusing on learning about and … Continue reading Essentially Speaking…Let’s talk Aromatherapy
If you suffer from visual OCD like I do, an inspiring workspace is a must. Since moving to Calgary 4+ years ago, I had yet to make my home my own. Which is ironic considering before I moved here, I was the Home & Design Editor for Ottawa Life Magazine, booked to speak for several … Continue reading How to create an eco-friendly & inspiring home office.
Because honestly, great things never come from living in your comfort zone. What made me decide to pursue trauma sensitive yoga training? 1. Losing loved ones to suicide 2. Trying to prevent further suicides In a nutshell, it has been the overwhelming sense of helplessness that I have felt after a loved one has either … Continue reading Shit’s About to get REAL
Nourish Your Body, Mind + Soul 