I grew up believing that strength meant being able to take harsh words, pressure, and negativity without breaking. If I crumbled under cruel or brutal talk, I thought it meant I was weak. Over time, I internalized that message and spoke to myself in the same harsh way, thinking it would make me stronger. But instead, it wore me down and made me feel small. Through practice, I’ve learned that positive self-talk isn’t weakness—it’s courage. Choosing to speak to myself with compassion instead of criticism has helped me build true resilience and self-acceptance. Now, I use gentle, encouraging words to remind myself that I am worthy, capable, and human. Practicing positive self-talk has been a big part of how I continue to heal and grow, and it’s something I’m passionate about sharing with others.

Resilience, the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity, is an essential skill in the modern world. Some people appear naturally resilient. If that's not you, the good news is you can cultivate resilience through conscious effort and intentional practices. Building resilience enables you to navigate setbacks, grow from challenges, and maintain a sense of purpose in the face of uncertainty. Growing resilience requires self-awareness, self-regulation, optimism, self-compassion and a growth mind-set to name a few. I have gone through the twists and turns that life presents: family disintegration, child-estrangement, physical challenges , job and career loss. Though it was rocky, I survived and ultimately thrived. Certain practices strengthen your ability to cope with stress and to recover from setbacks. They foster growth and adaptation. Let’s navigate your current setback(s) together. Let me be your co-pilot in discovering skills you don't yet know you have.

I thought resilience meant pushing through—gritting my teeth, swallowing feelings, and forcing myself to ‘just deal with it.’ But that left me drained and butting against as brick wall. You see, strength isn’t just enduring struggles; it’s about adapting, processing, and allowing yourself space to heal. Self-compassion was the hardest piece. I didn’t realize how much I held myself to unrealistic standards, expecting perfection where I should’ve offered myself grace. Over time, I started embracing the idea that strength isn’t about ignoring pain—it’s about acknowledging it and choosing how to move forward with care. Through my work in peer support, I’ve helped others cultivate resilience in a way that feels sustainable—balancing the need for self-protection with the power of self-kindness. If you’ve ever felt like you’re being too hard on yourself or struggling to recover from challenges, I get it. Let’s explore ways to navigate life with strength and softness.

I have always been someone that struggles with creating boundaries and understanding and holding true to boundaries, in order to protect my peace of mind and mental health and have always struggled to prioritize what is important, and to help me not to be stressed out once i make my decisions and learning how to create daily, weekly, and monthly priorities and obligations that must be done, versus things i would like to do or have time to do. Ive had to set up accountability reminders and journal entries in order to hold myself accountable, as well as have other people to hold me accountable to myself.

My first awakening came at 23, when everything in my life suddenly simplified into one undeniable truth: love is what matters most. Not success, not perfection, not external validation: just love. Many near-death experiencers describe this same realization, that love is the core of everything: and I felt that truth awaken in me so clearly that it changed how I saw life, people, and purpose. Years later, in my 40s, a second awakening arrived: quieter at first, then powerful and expansive. Through deep meditation and the Gateway Experience, my inner world opened. My intuition sharpened, my awareness deepened, and abilities I never expected: psychic sensitivity, mediumship, subtle perception began to unfold naturally. Whether you're feeling expanded, confused, curious, or in transition, I help you make sense of what’s unfolding, stay rooted, and integrate your insights with clarity and emotional safety.

Music reaches places inside us that conversation sometimes can't, and healing often begins when we allow ourselves to feel again. In this space, we use music as emotional reflection, expression, and connection. You can bring a song(s) that resonates with you, or we can choose one together based on what you're feeling. We’ll listen in the chat/screenshare and explore the emotions, memories, insights, and meanings that arise. Or we can just hang out and jam :) I've held 200+ Healing Through Music sessions on ShareWell, a peer-support platform, and it’s one of the most powerful ways people open up, self-discover, and find emotional release without pressure or judgment.

I’ve experienced stress in many forms—personal and professional. Personally, I’ve dealt with the emotional stress of being in a relationship where trust was broken, which taught me how overwhelming unresolved feelings can feel. Professionally, I navigated a challenging work environment with a micromanaging boss, which tested my patience and resilience. Over time, I learned to manage stress by setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and focusing on what I can control. These experiences helped me develop strategies to stay calm, grounded, and balanced. Now, I help others recognize their stress, manage it effectively, and regain a sense of control and peace in their lives.

After losing the love of my life, I realized this grief was different from previous losses. It felt like my life was a beautiful vase shattered into a hundred pieces. I tried to pick them up and put them back together, but I couldn’t do it alone. Some pieces were too far away, others didn’t fit, and I was frustrated and in despair. That’s when I accepted the love and help offered by those around me. Others could reach pieces I could not and helped me fit them back together. Together, we created a new vase—different but functional and ready to be used again. I learned not to be too proud to accept help because I wouldn’t have gotten up without it. Wisdom, I found, is simply knowledge gained through life’s hardest experiences. Prior to the death of my Wife, I had experienced the loss of my parents and other close family members. But they were no more than a punch in the gut. You fall down, sit for a bit, get up and go again. My Wifes loss was completely different. It was as if my life was a beautiful vase that had fallen to the floor and shattered into a hundred pieces. I had to sit down and try gathering the pieces and try putting them back together again. Needless to say, I could not seem to do it by myself. Some pieces were too far away. I could not figure out how to make other pieces fit together. i was frustrated and in despair but that is when i realized how much love and help i had around me and I accepted this gift. Some people could reach the pieces that i could not reach and brought them back to me. Others had the ability to fit pieces back together that i could not do. By drawing on our strengths together we were able to create a new vase which is functional and ready for use again. Do not ever be too proud to accept the help that good people want to shelter you with. I would have not been able to get off the floor again if it wasn't for the help and love given to me by others. Wisdom is nothing more than knowledge gained through life's experiences.

I know what it feels like to be burnt out, to be tired in your body, numb in your spirit, and overwhelmed by responsibilities that never seem to end. For years I tried to push through, believing rest had to be earned. But what I learned is that burnout isn’t a malfunction or weakness, it’s a signal. It’s your body and mind begging for a new way of being. Through my own healing, I discovered how to step off the hamster wheel, slow down, and actually hear myself again. Now, I help others honor their limits, create rhythms of rest, and rebuild their energy without guilt. Together we’ll find sustainable ways to feel human again.

I am no stranger to stress! My background in health psychology and experience with the therapeutic process can help you achieve your goals of managing and coping with stress, in addition to regulating emotions. The mission isn't to rid our lives of stress - which is impossible - but to develop a healthy relationship with life's challenges and ourselves, and feel comfortable facing unpleasant emotions.

I know what it’s like to feel stuck in stress, sadness, or uncertainty—when everything feels too loud or too heavy, and you’re not sure how to move forward. Over time, I’ve learned that coping doesn’t mean fixing everything at once. It means finding small ways to feel a little more okay in the moment. For me, that looked like learning to name my feelings, creating routines that helped me feel safe, and figuring out what actually helped me recharge. Now, I offer space for others to explore what coping looks like for them. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or just trying to get through the day, I’m here to help you find tools that feel doable and real.

Losing a pet can feel like losing a piece of your heart. They aren’t “just animals”—they’re family, companions, and sources of unconditional love. When they’re gone, the silence can feel overwhelming, and the grief can be hard to put into words. I know how important it is to have a safe space to share memories, talk about the pain, and feel understood without judgment. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning how to carry their love with you in a new way. Now, I offer space for others who are navigating this kind of loss, so you don’t have to go through it alone.

In eating disorder recovery I discovered how to take care of myself and trust my body's wisdom - something I never had access to. It was a profound experience that created many changes in my life. I believe in the power of mindfulness, movement and somatics and received my yoga teacher training certification about five years ago. I also became really interested in accessible practices that meet anybody right where they are even if they have very little time, resources or energy. As a neurodivergent person I found it important to adapt these practices to my different brain. I hope to work with you around finding practices that help you connect to your body no matter who you are and no matter where you are in life.

For years, I was my own worst critic. I judged myself harshly, compared myself to others, and silenced my inner voice with substances. I didn’t realize how deep my self-abandonment ran until I began the healing process. The turning point came when I learned that no one else could give me the love I was starving for—not in a lasting way. I had to learn how to offer it to myself first. In recovery, I began treating myself like someone I actually cared about. I practiced speaking kindly to myself. I explored therapeutic art, forgiveness practices, and daily rituals to reconnect with the parts of me that had been ignored or shamed. Slowly, I began to like myself—and eventually, I became my own best friend. This wasn’t just a mindset shift—it was a full transformation in how I related to myself. I stopped abandoning myself when things got hard. I stood by myself in the storm, and that’s what helped me thrive. This also slowly reduced my anxiety and stress levels over time.

I will never forget the image of my brother who was then 60, and had lead a sedentary lifestyle for 6 years, lifting a tool box and struggling to get it up stairs. I had put it in the car and knew it was pretty heavy, maybe 75 lbs. I was 55 and had recently been working out and changed my eating habits to lose weight. I couldn't believe his transformation. He was a mechanic lifting motors, transmissions and car stuff! But all it took was the lack of movement to get him to not being able to move like he used to. Now he isn't the only one. I am now almost 60 and I find that there are certain things I am not able/willing to lift anymore, so I let someone else. I changed my lifestyle to incorporate daily exercise for the future If you find that aging is slowing you down a little or finding that there are things you use to do that you don't and you want to do them, but it's too much ____, let's talk and find out what healthy habits for your body and your life you want to work on.

ve spent years working through PTSD and complex PTSD, using therapy, meditation, retreats, yoga, coaching, and whatever tools helped me heal. Along the way, I learned something powerful—just as my therapist taught me—these experiences don’t have to define you or hold you back. They’re part of your story, sure, but they don’t have to be the whole story.Healing isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about reclaiming your life, discovering what brings you joy, and feeling like yourself again. Now, I help others do the same. I guide people through fear, anxiety, and the weight of past trauma so they can step into a life that feels lighter, freer, and more aligned with who they really are. Together, we focus on practical tools, mindset shifts, and actionable steps that make big changes feel possible. Life after trauma is possible—and it can be filled with things you love, people you connect with, and experiences that bring you joy. I’m here to help you get there, one step at a time.

I’ve spent years learning how to navigate the chaos of life without letting stress take over. Between work, side projects, travel, and personal growth, I’ve experienced firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when time and priorities feel out of control. Over time, I’ve discovered practical strategies, mindset shifts, and daily habits that help me stay balanced, focused, and productive—even during life’s busiest seasons. Now, I help others do the same. I guide people to manage their time more effectively, reduce stress, and create routines that support both their goals and well-being. My approach is about finding what truly works for you, cutting through the overwhelm, and reclaiming your days. After working with me, people often feel calmer, more in control, and empowered to handle their responsibilities with clarity and confidence, leaving room for both productivity and the things they love most in life.

For a long time, I coped with life by disconnecting and emotionally checking out and going through the motions just to get by. It wasn’t until I started therapy that I began to truly understand what I had been avoiding and how much of myself I had lost along the way. The process of healing was slow, and at times uncomfortable, but it gave me something I never expected: a clearer sense of who I really am. I leaned into things that made me feel alive again like travel, hobbies, deep friendships and slowly began rebuilding from the inside out. Along the way, I’ve supported others as they navigate similar journeys of rediscovery. Whether it was helping a friend find a therapist, encouraging someone to set boundaries, or being a steady voice during a life transition, I’ve learned how powerful it is to be seen and supported at just the right moment. Now, I hold space for others who feel stuck or uncertain, offering guidance and genuine care as they find their way back to themselves.

I’ve often been the person who put everyone else’s needs ahead of my own. For years, I ran on empty, believing that if I didn’t show up for others, I was failing them. But I learned the hard way that you can’t pour from an empty cup. I burned out, lost my sense of self, and forgot what it felt like to truly nourish myself. It took time to recognize that self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Taking time for myself doesn’t make me selfish; it makes me whole. I began learning how to set boundaries, how to say no without guilt, and how to listen to my own needs with love and respect. Now, I’m committed to helping others reclaim their well-being, create space for rest, and understand that caring for yourself isn’t a one-time act—it’s a continuous practice. If you’re feeling drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your inner peace, let’s explore what self-care could look like for you

I didn’t always see movement as a lifeline. For years, I lived with anxiety and depression, trying to push through and keep it all together, especially as a mom. I hid a lot behind a smile, but inside I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Things got so heavy at one point that I asked my family to help figure out what to do if I wasn’t here anymore. That moment scared me and it made me realize I needed help. I started therapy and, slowly, I also began moving my body in a different way: not for weight loss or performance, but to feel something good again. That shift changed everything. Movement gave me space to breathe, to process, to heal. It reminded me that I’m still here, and still capable of growing. Today, I’m a fitness professional and health coach, and I help others use movement not as punishment, but as a way to come home to themselves. I believe every body needs to move to thrive because movement connects us back to life.