I first became aware of deep disconnection with myself when I woke up one day and couldn’t hear ANYTHING from my right ear.

Even though I’d been leading a typically “healthy” lifestyle — working out, eating well, following the 80/20 rule — I was shocked to find that my body was suddenly in a constant state of fear, essentially drowning underwater.

I was determined to find a good reason for why this happened --

But doctor after doctor told me that I was the picture of perfect health, apart from…

Stress! Stress. Stress??

It turns out that while I was checking off all these tangible boxes, I was missing a big crucial piece: I wasn’t paying attention to my thoughts, emotions, or how they made me feel AND how they made my body feel.

I was moving through life on autopilot, and confident without any clarity. 

There was a major disconnect. 

I was compartmentalizing my physical body while ignoring my mind and spirit… And when this happens, stress tries to manifest itself in a physical symptom that you *can’t* ignore.

That was the wake-up call I needed to realize that at any moment, I could be out of commission for weeks with young kids in tow.

(With no family around, having moved between multiple countries — oh there you are, stress!)

And I decided that THAT would never be an option. 

So I started doing the deeper work to be aware of my whole self to identify my stressors.

It took time and effort. 

Not the kind you put into a million Pilates classes or tons of healthy green salads.

But deep silence within myself to see my own abilities, recognize how I wanted to live my life, and be truly fulfilled in *all* parts of it.

Through that process, I developed a different sense of self, a new kind of confidence. And that inspired me to go back to school and earn my master’s (that I always wanted) and get onto the path of doing work that doesn’t feel like work, but more of a purpose.

What truly opened my eyes, was sitting with them closed, regularly, daily. 

Meditation helped me realize that I wanted to grow in a deeper way and make some difference, even if it was for one person. 

Through some research, I arrived at the masters in health and wellness coaching--it was a perfect fit. And I found one of the few universities that offered an amazing holistic approach, applied, and voila. 

It was exhilarating to learn all this. There was no looking back. When something feels right, every cell in your body knows it. 

That was how I felt about meditation too. It was a powerful practice that was crucial for me in addressing my own stress and health. 

So why stop at the masters? I thought. I wanted to take a deep dive into this. 

Again, I found a wonderful program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. And once I experienced the benefits, I wanted to share them with the world. 

Today, I feel so lucky to integrate these tools together to help other women. Witnessing the process of someone peeling back their layers, getting into their deeper self, is so rewarding. 

Yes, there will ALWAYS be challenges and stress as we navigate life as mothers…

But when we become more deeply aware of our bodies and our capacity for compassion, we evolve into more confident versions of ourselves that our kids can learn from, too.

That’s why I feel so called to support you in coming home to yourself, finding your center, and learning how to build resilience to stress from the inside out.

Together, we can connect you back to yourself *and* your joy.