It’s time….. the house needs groceries and your spouse offered to stay with the kids while you go alone.

This is so exciting… time alone…

To listen to the music that you want in the car.

To grab a coffee on the way without having kids ask for something, too.


There is time to go down EVERY aisle as slow as you want… checking out EVERY item.


But now it’s time to head to the check-out line.


Your mind starts thinking; oh man, I have been gone too long. I have way too many items in my cart. I wonder if my husband will be overwhelmed when I get home.




The mom guilt starts creeping in…. should I have had that coffee? Maybe I should have only gotten what was on the list?


As you are putting away unnecessary items on random shelves, walking to the check-out line and checking your phone for messages, your mind doesn’t stop racing and wondering if this is what will happen EVERYTIME you leave the house alone.


This is when deep breathing comes in handy… As you breath in say a positive affirmation (don’t know any then click here). Reminding yourself that you are a human that needs mental breaks, too!


That you are worthy of alone time…

That you need this time to be the best YOU…


Self-care is very important, especially as a busy mother and keep in mind that it looks different for everyone (my definition of self-care).




Don’t let those negative thoughts ruin your outing… or ruin your day.


Take the time to explore self-care. (Lucky for you, I have a free self-care guidance class in my group—HERE).


Your health, wellbeing, mental state, emotional state, and every aspect of YOU matters!

Take care of YOU!

 

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The sterile scent of hospitals, the hushed, hopeful whispers, and the gnawing fear that lives in every waiting room – these became the unwanted backdrop of my life. It wasn't a single event, but a relentless series of challenges that slowly, profoundly, reshaped my understanding of health and ultimately, my purpose.

It began with my own daughter's cancer diagnosis. The helplessness I felt was amplified a thousandfold. As we navigated her treatment, I scrutinized every aspect of her care, seeking not just survival, but thriving. I began to ask different questions, looking beyond the conventional to see how diet, lifestyle, and a holistic approach could support her body through the immense challenges she faced.

Then, the world tilted on its axis with my beloved father. His terminal cancer diagnosis was a crushing blow, an unyielding reality that traditional medicine, for all its marvels, couldn't alter. We watched, we hoped, we grieved. In the midst of that raw pain, a seed of curiosity took root: Was there more to healing than what we were being told?

My own body then sent a jarring message. I experienced a hemiplegic migraine, an terrifying event that starkly mimicked stroke-like symptoms. The sudden loss of function, the fear, the uncertainty – it was a profound wake-up call. It forced me to confront my own health, which I had unconsciously neglected while caring for others. It was in that moment of vulnerability that I truly understood the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

I realized then that I didn't just want to heal; I wanted to understand why we get sick and how to build true, resilient health from the ground up. I wanted to change the trajectory of my own life, and more importantly, my family's life, away from chronic illness and towards vibrant well-being.

This intense, personal journey ignited an unshakeable passion within me. I devoured knowledge, exploring functional nutrition, mind-body practices, and the profound impact of lifestyle on health. I became an integrative health practitioner because I couldn't keep this newfound understanding to myself. My deepest desire is to guide others through their own health challenges, to empower them with the knowledge and tools to create their own new beginnings, and to help them rewrite their family's health story, just as I've strived to do for my own. It's not just a profession; it's a calling born from love, loss, and a relentless hope for a healthier future for all.
 

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