Personal Stories
20 Years of Walking Hand in Hand: Celebrating Our 20th Wedding Anniversary
Today marks 20 years of marriage to my best friend, Jimi. Reaching two decades together feels like such a huge, beautiful milestone. Looking back over the years, we have walked through so much side by side—celebrating the incredible highs, navigating the difficult and scary moments, and upholding our promise of “in sickness and in health.” […]
The Magic Hiding in Plain Sight: Fairies, Curiosity, and Glimmers ✨
Today is International Fairy Day, and as someone who is endlessly curious about the hidden magic in our world, my heart is absolutely full of wonder. If you follow my journey, you know how much I talk about glimmers—those tiny, micro-moments of safety and joy that whisper directly to our nervous systems, telling our bodies […]
Small Steps, Big Momentum
Have you ever noticed how an unintentional habit can completely reshape your day? What started as a simple desire to enjoy the beautiful February air with my husband has turned into a 126-day walking streak. We didn’t sit down to create a rigid plan, but when my Apple Watch began celebrating our daily progress, that […]
Step by Step into the Sanctuary
Pull up a comfortable chair and settle in right here across the table from me. Take a slow, deep breath, letting your shoulders soften a fraction of an inch as you transition into this quiet space of sanctuary. Grab your favorite warm mug, feel the comfort of its heat against your palms, and let’s just […]
Episode 100: The View from the Spiral
Reaching 100 episodes of the Creative Journey podcast feels like a beautiful bloom from seeds I didn’t even realize I was planting four years ago. When I first started, I wasn’t a coach. I was just a seeker who didn’t want to walk the path alone. I gathered a group to go through The Artist’s Way together, and that […]
The Sacred Spiral of Growth
W This week, we have explored the foundational supports that hold us—from the deep pressure of weighted therapy to the literal pull of gravity that keeps us tethered to the earth. But as we move into this space of Sunday Stillness, I want to talk about the “shape” of the journey itself. Earlier this week, […]
Finding My Frequency: The Joy of Singing Bowls
Have you ever felt a sound vibrate not just in your ears, but deep within your chest? This week, my home filled with a new kind of magic. My husband gifted me a set of frosted crystal singing bowls, and I have spent days lost in their song. “The medicine of the future will be […]
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Woman Who Painted Her Own Path
The smell of paint and the sound of a steady brushstroke are the backdrop of my childhood. Yesterday, we gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of my mom’s business, and as I look at the calendar and realize it’s International Women’s Day, the timing feels like more than just a coincidence. It feels like a […]
The Threads That Bind: A Journey of Stories and Family Surprises
“Everything is connected.” We hear it all the time, but lately, I have been experiencing a series of “glimmers”—those small moments of joy and connection—that have made this truth feel incredibly real. It all started with a simple phone call and led me deep into the heart of my family history. Let’s rewind to last […]