I have been focused lately on really fine-tuning my life. This looks like examining each part of my day to day and schedule, structures and routines, and commitments and future plans to be sure everything feels like it’s in alignment. As a result, I’ve had to make some changes that are uncomfortable and stretch me in my commitment to growth—especially because I am so clear that self-betrayal (that looks like over-committing and/or committing to the wrong things) is a path I’ve been down before. I can also say that I have self-betrayed as recently as a few months ago, so it’s an ongoing journey for all of us!

You are your own best resource

Hello and Happy New Year! Do you choose a word for the year? I started doing this a few years ago and it’s been a really sweet guiding practice for me throughout the year. For 2022, my word is EMBODY and I am excited to align my work and personal life with the goal of being in my body and aware of my physical experiences and sensations, as well as embodying the practices I teach in a fuller way. I am looking forward to how this word will guide me.

Tapping Into the Full Range of Human Experience

I have lots of fresh new content to share with you this week! First: there is a new BONUS episode of the Here to Heal podcast today! I’m sharing a sweet and powerful interview I had with Dr. Chelsea Rae Verslues, a trained chiropractor and network care practitioner here in Asheville, North Carolina. We talk all about healing, tapping in to our personal power, and listening deeply to our bodies.

here to heal podcast, episode 12: The Healing Process Sucks But It’s Totally Worth It

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Asheville native Kayla Pittman (she/her) as she shares with us the hard truths about her healing journey. Kayla gets real about how she can be the “queen of hating”, but also knows how important it is to do the healing work. Kayla shares how she has shifted her social media presence from posting all the happy things to getting really honest, open and vulnerable about her healing journey. In turning her pain into power she has inspired her community and created deeper connections.

here to heal podcast, episode 11: can all wounds be healed?

In today’s episode, I am getting real about a question that has come up for me: “Can all wounds be healed?” As I sat with my emotions, my privilege and my skills I came to the answer “yes”, with a caveat. I’m sharing about the connection between individual experiences and the need for healing in the collective, as well as how I create hope when I’m feeling lost. I can’t wait for you to tune in!

Honoring Our Survival

Many of my clients, colleagues, and friends know I am a cancer survivor. Today is what I call my Cancerversary--diagnosis day. It's the day my life changed forever. It's also the day I decided to fight like hell for my life and my health. I won't ever forget it for lots of reasons.

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