I’m an autistic adult who has experienced long-term burnout and chronic exhaustion, including the kind that doesn’t resolve with rest or time off. For me, burnout wasn’t just about doing too much — it was about mismatches between expectations, capacity, sensory load, and the ways I was taught to push through instead of notice limits. Over time, I’ve learned to recognize burnout patterns, early warning signs, and the difference between being tired, being overwhelmed, and being genuinely depleted. I’m not here to offer fixes, productivity hacks, or positivity. This space is for talking with someone who understands burnout as a nervous-system and systems-level experience, not a personal failure. If you’re burned out, unsure how you got here, or trying to understand what your exhaustion is actually telling you, I offer peer support grounded in lived experience.

I’m a neurodivergent adult who has spent years overwhelmed by productivity systems that promised clarity but instead added pressure, guilt, or complexity. I’ve tried many approaches that looked good on paper and failed in real life because they didn’t account for fluctuating energy, executive dysfunction, or the realities of living in a demanding world. Over time, I’ve learned to focus less on “the right system” and more on building something that is good enough to support me where I actually am. That usually means simplifying, reusing tools I already have, and letting go of expectations that a system should work perfectly or consistently. This isn’t about optimization, discipline, or becoming more productive. It’s a working session with a peer who understands executive dysfunction firsthand and can help you think through what might support you without adding more to manage.

I’m neurodivergent myself, and I know how exhausting it can be to hold too many thoughts at once—especially when most advice assumes unlimited energy or a single “right” path. In this session, I show up as a thinking partner. We take one situation, decision, or problem and make it more explicit: what’s actually going on, what constraints are real, and what options exist once those limits are acknowledged. This is a conversation. There’s no expectation of follow-up or ongoing work. The goal is clarity and relief from mental overload, not motivation, fixing, or self-improvement pressure.

I stopped treating my body like a problem to manage and started relating to it with care. . I spent years cycling through extremes: eating reactively, sleeping inconsistently, pushing through exhaustion, then wondering why I felt disconnected and depleted. What changed everything was learning how to slow down and notice my patterns without judgment. I can now recognize hunger, fullness, and emotional cues. Sleep became a priority once I understood how deeply it affects mood, focus, and regulation. Healthy routines and daily wellness stopped being about productivity and started being about support and creating rhythms that actually fit my life.

It has been my experience that while being a wife and a caregiver for a spouse with disabilities and mobility challenges I have had to learn to prioritize my self-care and boundaries and limitations and know when I need to ask for help or call for help because I don't have the strength to pick him up or move him into his wheelchair under my own capacity and need help and that I need to take care of myself in the process

Once I began to know better for myself and do better, I instantly felt the shift in the connections in my life. I felt more & more alone as what I thought held us together was no longer sustainable to maintain relationships with those from my past. That loneliness stepping into my new season of growth was intense, and made it feel so tempting to return to old habits that I knew deep down no longer aligned with my life's journey. Sometimes others were even hurtful towards me emotionally and verbally as we went our separate ways, and those feelings were difficult to navigate alone. Continuing along the path I knew was right for me, that I felt deep down in my gut and could see the proof of in my surroundings as more doors began to open was affirming, and I know I made the right choice as I am attracting the community that best supports the path that I am on today.

I grew up taking pride in what others said about me, yet struggling to believe it myself to actually step into my life's purpose. Running on external sources for self worth can only last but so long before I was met with authentically and meaningfully seeing me. With mindfulness, emotional intelligence and a continuous curiosity to see and understand myself and how I feel about what I uncover, while also learning of the countless different available healing modalities that support my inner balance and harmony with others, I am now able to be a flickering light that takes pride in offering support to others from a state of overflow, no longer depleting my own energy for other's approval.With practice, grace and patience, I have reached a loving space where I move through life's ups and downs with allowance and acceptance, something I thoroughly enjoy sharing with others as we all deserve to believe in and walk in our own enoughness and worthiness. My journey continues, and so does yours

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.

Can't tell you how often I chased a broken idea of self-improvement; trying to eliminate "flaws," and constantly striving for an ideal version of myself that felt out of reach. The more I pushed toward that impossible standard, the more disconnected I felt. But growth isn’t about perfection—it’s about exploration. We evolve not by erasing the parts of us we struggle with, but by understanding them, accepting them, and finding authentic ways to move forward. Philosophy has played a huge role in reshaping how I approach self-development, helping me see life less as a rigid path. It can be hard to navigate the tension between self-acceptance and wanting to grow—breaking free from unrealistic expectations and exploring self-reflection in a way that actually feels fulfilling. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you’re "not enough," let’s take a step back. It doesn’t have to be about fixing—it can be about understanding and embracing the complexity of who you are.

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 grew up in a dysfunctional family. There was emotional and sexual abuse. The trauma from that experience has had lasting effects on my mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. In my teens and early 20's I used alcohol/drugs, food, and sex to try to deal with the trauma. It didn't work. Finally, in my late 20's, I started therapy. My emerging memories and the pain of my childhood was a deep injury that I have been healing since. During my healing journey, I have used therapy, support groups, 12 steps and supportive people to teach me how to process the hurt, confusion, devastation and self hatred. My experience is that recovery from trauma is done in layers-like an onion. I would do the work to heal and get stronger then when I was ready another layer would peel back and the process of identifying, accepting, processing, and healing would begin. Personally, I believe that personal growth is life long and I will be guided to issues and injuries I need to deal with.

Disabled from birth I have struggled finding employment that is accessible to me as a blind person. Jobs that work with screen readers and locations easy to find transportation to have been challenges I've had. After several job opportunities I have found a job that I feel will be rewarding and enjoyable that I don't have to leave home for.

We'll begin by tuning into where you currently are energetically and in your life. You can either share or we can immediately dive into the meditation. From there, I'll invite you to close your eyes and we will begin the grounding meditation. You will drop back into your body and feel a deep sense of present moment awareness. These meditation sessions will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, more positive and confident.

In high school I was passionate about fashion and dreamed of becoming a fashion blogger, but my family shamed me and I chose the “safe” path of graphic design instead. For 10 years I worked in corporate roles that gave me the chance to travel and live in incredible cities, but inside I felt empty — I wasn’t living my truth. In my free time I journaled and did inner work, rediscovering the passions I had buried. Fashion was still there, but I had also grown a deep love for wellness and nutrition. Earlier this year I became a Certified Holistic Health Coach, and now I help others reconnect with their true passions, nourish themselves inside and out, and create lives that feel beautiful, authentic, and aligned. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you really are, I’d love to support you on your journey.

Dogs are fiercely loyal; they endure the hardships of Life alongside us, without judgment, without pause. During my darkest times my dog was there - a constant study presence offering love even when I felt unworthy. Most people wouldn't choose recovery over loyalty, but dogs don't ask questions; they simply walk with you through the storm. My journey in recovery is intertwined with the bond I share with my dog teaching me patients, trust, and unconditional love. At bond has been a lifeline, a teacher, and a mirror for my own resilience, showing me that honoring and maintaining loyalty through recovery is possible and profoundly transformative.

I survived human trafficking, a world built on fear, control, and hate. Escaping wasn't just leaving people behind - it was unlearning the lies about my worth and reclaiming my freedom. Healing meant shedding pain, prejudice, and survival mindsets to see the beauty and diversity and the power and love. I've claimed belonging to groups based purely off of hate for people they don't even know. I've learned the arrogance in hate but also the much needed presence of it in some circumstances which directly affect your well-being. Now, I try to help others do the same really trauma, move past hate, and rediscover the love and light inside them. Your past doesn't define your capacity for love - it can become the source of your strength, growth, and connection.

Through years of mental rewiring, I practice mindful living. This comes with the often loud voice of self-awareness, as well as presence and acceptance. Mindfulness is the difference between mindlessly binge watching tv that harms your sleep to numb against upset, versus enjoying one cookie. And I obviously still struggle! Acceptance also involves loving your true self and knowing your worth. I'd love to share tips and challenges as we go on a mindful journey together.

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.

Consistency was something I struggled with and still have to give myself sweet reminders of my weekly nonnegotiables when it comes to wellness. If you are looking for support in creating or completing plans, meeting milestones or finding motivation to make time for health & wellness *I'm Here For You* I can provide a space to help you create plans, help you see your potential and help you stay motivated.

Wellness and Creative Connection. Turn feelings into Art with Journaling or Guided Drawing, Collage, Creative Writing, or read me a poem - I will listen and provide a safe space for your ideas and expressing. Any supplies you have or creative household items you have on hand for collage or drawing can support wellness for creatives. Unlock your creativity by turning feelings into art. Creative wellness is also a beautiful tool for grief support. If you need prompts or just someone to listen to your poem - I'm Here For You.