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Jan 64 min read
Focus on the Branch
Discover how to use the wisdom of the squirrel to bring your goals, dreams, and visions to life.


Aug 14, 20243 min read
The Relaunch
Discover why the book Empaths at the Edge is off the shelves, and receive a special invitation from the author!


May 20, 20244 min read
The Dandelion & Other Good Things We're Taught Not to Love
We may have been taught that dandelions are nothing but a weed... yet they hold so many benefits. Let's consider our commonalities with th


Mar 25, 20244 min read
Full Moon Rituals for Healing & Growth
If you've noticed a bit of chaotic energy this past weekend, you aren't alone! From the kids bouncing off the walls, to unexpected...


Mar 4, 20243 min read
The Secret to Self Healing & Growth Most Often Overlooked
When we think of healing and personal growth, our minds crave progress. We want to see visual representation or concrete evidence of...


Feb 19, 20243 min read
Hips Don't Lie: Releasing Trauma & Emotion Stored in the Hips
While Shakira may have been referring to her hip-shaking dancing, these lyrics hold an entirely different meaning in somatic healing. The...


Feb 5, 20246 min read
Meditation Myths: Bust 9 Common Misconceptions Blocking You From Meditating
We all know meditation can be one of the best habits for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. So why do so few of us...


Jan 22, 20244 min read
What Is Somatic Therapy & Why Is It So Effective?
Have you ever been in a yoga class and while holding a particular pose you're surprised to feel emotional? Or as you're stretching you...

Jan 15, 20244 min read
Do Affirmations Really Work? The Truth Behind This Psychological Practice
From the latest self-help books to inspirational speakers, you've likely heard the popular practice of speaking positive affirmations....


Jan 11, 20244 min read
Snow Day Activities for Joy & Wellness
My phone buzzes with an alert as I begin to write. Winter Weather Warning for this area of the Midwest! The weather men and women are...


Dec 11, 20234 min read
5 Wellness Benefits of Crocheting
Many moons ago a young girl learned a simple crochet stitch from her grandmother. This grandmother lived far away from Iowa... in Texas,...


Sep 25, 20233 min read
7 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Fall with Joy & Mindfulness
Ahhhh... there is something about that first brisk morning when you step outside, inhale deeply, and smell that fall has arrived. Or when...


Sep 11, 20234 min read
Restoring Balance: 9 Tips from a Former Gymnast
They called me the "Beam Queen". As a child gymnast, there was one event where I consistently excelled, even earning an individual...


Aug 28, 20234 min read
Confessions of a "Zen Mom"
If you've been following along this journey of Heal & Rise, you've likely seen videos of me practicing yoga with the kids or meditating...


Jun 26, 20233 min read
4 Simple Steps to Release Worry
As we watched the sun set over the countryside from the lookout of Horseshoe Mound, I paused to snap a few photos to remember this trip...


Jun 4, 20234 min read
Dancing Through Life: Aya Dance Meditation with Dani Eastman
“Alive!” responded an attendee, as we circled up at the end of an Aya Dance Meditation gathering. It was a part of the class that I love...


Feb 20, 20238 min read
11 Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Homebirth
With our son's first birthday this week, I've found myself reminiscing with disbelief that it's been an entire year already since...


Feb 13, 20233 min read
Consent: The Crucial Concept Missing from Women's Health
Consent. The understanding that we have a right to bodily autonomy is a crucial one for our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual...


Feb 6, 20232 min read
The Hidden Health Benefit of Plants Nobody Talks About
Houseplants have an ability beyond simply making us feel good with their oxygen contributions to our home. While they cheer up a space...


Jan 16, 20233 min read
How to Trick Your Body into Relaxing Using This Simple Physiological Hack
For many, January and February can feel a bit bleak. The holidays have passed, yet it's still cold and dreary, often leaving us more "on...
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