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The Heal & Rise Blog
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.
Dec 30, 20249 min read
Counting My Top 5 Failures of 2024: Unexpected Lessons of the Year
It's that time of year again! As we come to the end of another year already, you'll see myself and many others reflecting on their year....
Nov 12, 20246 min read
A Letter to Those Who Voted for Trump
We love you. And you love us. Which is why this election hurts so much. Choose to seek understanding and connection over division.
Nov 6, 20243 min read
It's Time to Rally the Militia
It's time to rally the militia of love, peace, and kindness. I'll see you on the front lines.
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Disappointment, What Rejection REALLY Means & How to Embrace Emotional Healing
I woke up Friday morning antsy to check my email, though I knew it would likely be a few hours before I'd receive what I'd been waiting...
Oct 9, 20243 min read
The Most Valuable Resource I Refuse to Squander
It's been a couple of weeks since you've seen a new blog post from me! Where my past self may have felt guilty and been hard on myself...
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!
Jul 23, 20245 min read
Privilege, Fear, and Elections Coming Near
True leadership empowers others with a feeling of "we can do this because we're better together, differences and all".
Apr 1, 20243 min read
New Things Blooming: The Healing Power of Spring Rain
Spring rain. There is truly nothing quite like the experience of spring rain. The smell in the air of the soil doing its thing, the first...
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 18, 20243 min read
The Rebirth of a Woman
Sometimes within life, a death occurs. This death may be coupled with a physical death... the death of a precious friend, beloved family...
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 12, 20243 min read
Getting Your Sparkle Back
Have you ever felt you've lost your sparkle? As a dear friend nears the birth of her first child, we were chuckling over name suggestions...
Jan 29, 20243 min read
The Overstimulated Mom: How to Go From Te Ka to Te Fiti Fast
For me, it's the noise. We all have a sense that is the first to derail our peace when we begin to feel overstimulated, and mine is...
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....
Dec 18, 20235 min read
Keep the Peace: 20 Phrases to Help You Hold Boundaries at Holiday Functions
We've all been there. You're gathered with the whole family crew and Aunt Sally asks a questions that she knows will stir up some drama....
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 14, 20233 min read
"Now FEEL." A Barbie Movie Review
As I sat down with my daughter in the matinee seats, I reflected on how rarely we go to the theater to enjoy a film. In fact, when was...
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...
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