Why do we have such a hard time letting go? When we experience grief from losing someone we love, heartbreak, contending with major disappointment after failing, etc there is a secondary emotion that emerges - guilt. We feel guilty for not feeling the way we were supposed to, guilty for continuing to live when someone else has passed on, guilty for feeling angry and resentful, guilty for letting people down, and more.

Tune into this episode to learn more about how these grief and guilt are stored in the body, the patterns they evolve into over time, and a guided meditation at the end to help you release these emotions and create space for more joy, resilience, and faith.

If you’re in the midst of a particularly dark moment in your life, presently emerging from one, or seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges you’ve been through, this episode is for you.

I know what it’s like to be stuck, lost, and lonely in the isolation that comes with these experiences and through my own personal journey and my work with women I also know what it takes to feel light, free, empowered, and full of joy again.

Chinese Medicine has a masterful understanding of both the dark and the light, the yin and the yang, and more importantly how to harness the extraordinary power of your darkest moments to cultivate unstoppable inner fire and strength.

Are we ever done healing? This question sparked a conversation between me and my husband, Jeff, which led to us immediately sitting down to record an episode.

Throughout his life Jeff has experienced extraordinary loss, grief, fear, and self-doubt which ultimately led to him becoming the single most resilient, resourceful, and strong-willed man I’ve ever known.

In this conversation we explore the many practices, tools, and necessary shifts he has made over the past several decades to equip him with the courage he has now to step into the unknown abyss that is fatherhood.

If you know what it is like to be held back by your fears and you ready to create a life that is full of presence, joy, and confidence…give this episode a listen!

Honestly, this is an episode I was nervous to share because I open up about experiences and challenges that very few women outside of my Balanced Woman community, even my closest friends and family members, know very much about. I offer it to you now because I recognize that part of me becoming a mother is leaving my shame, guilt, and fear in the past where it belongs so that my joy, gratitude, and strength can expand and flourish.

Fertility and being ready for pregnancy, birth, and motherhood is such a deeply personal journey that goes far beyond healing and strengthening our bodies with the proper foods, movements, and practices. It also requires us to delve into dimensions of our emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing in order consciously to embody the woman who can handle and embrace this new identity.

I hope this episode resonates and I’d LOVE to connect and support you in your own fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey as I have hundreds of other phenomenal women.

Feel free to send me a DM on Instagram at @thebalancedhealer

My apprentice Michelle is the definition of a powerhouse - she is entrepreneurial, self-motivated, passionate, and commanding. Like many women who are natural born leaders, she is devoted to being of service to the greater good. She has BIG plans and dreams for the world which requires an abundance of energy, tenacity, and self-knowledge. Throughout her time in The Balanced Woman and then in my Apprenticeship, she discovered how deeply caring for herself and meeting her own needs first enables her to make a greater impact on others in a sustainable and ever-expanding way.

I just got back from spending 3 weeks with my family which has me reflecting on just how far our relationships have come. Don’t get me wrong, they are wonderful, supportive, and beautiful people but just like any other family, we are far from perfect.

In this episode I share how I healed old wounds, sensitivities and triggers, and finally learned how to love and accept myself without relying on anyone else’s validation.

Imagine drifting into a deeply relaxing sleep tonight with ease. Your mind is quiet, your body is peaceful, and you feel content with everything you accomplished today. As the warm haze of sleep washes over you, you smile knowing that when you wake up you’ll feel revitalized, restored, and ready for your day.

Difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep is one of the most common concerns clients share with me. High quality sleep is the single most important factor when it comes to healing because our body needs this time to cleanse, repair, organize, and mend our body, mind, and spirit.

I created this simple, yet powerful sleep meditation for one of my private clients and she loved it SO much that I felt called to share it with all of you.

Send me a DM on Instagram (@thebalancedhealer) and let me know how you feel tomorrow morning when you wake up!