My story, like many others, is a chaotic one. I experienced a lot of complex trauma, loss, and addiction. That all used to define me, but to be honest, my story hadn’t even begun yet.
The true story began when I made the choice to take my power back and HEAL. This is not a linear process. I’ve been in therapy for myself, and the field in hopes of helping others, for years. It wasn’t until I finally reached a personal rock bottom that I was broken open and given the most abrupt awakening. I couldn’t see the light until I was engulfed in pure darkness.
I’ve had my share of addictions: It started in middle school with more of the “socially acceptable” habits. When I got out of high school, I threw myself into fitness and swung the pendulum to the complete opposite side. I was still ruled by addiction, it just looked different. Swaying from extreme health nut to desolate drug addict, I finally lost everything: my home, my car, jobs, friendships, and eventually, my self-efficacy.
After multiple failed attempts at recovery, in and out of hospitals & institutions, I became hopeless. I had no will to live. No self-worth or faith that I could come back. I stumbled into the hospital at my last attempt to save myself from myself, and I got clean. It wasn’t until months later that I had the most powerful awakening of my life, and I have not looked back.
Since then, I’ve received so much more than I could have dreamed possible. I am happily married with two beautiful children, my relationships with family and friends are restored, and most importantly, I WANT to be here. I look forward to waking up and knowing that the Universe is working for my greatest good in life. The journey is never complete, but I have a relationship with myself and the world that fills me up with abundance.
A lot of credit is due to the facilities, 12-step programs, and communities I was involved with. However, with all the structure and support, I still felt something was missing. I knew there had to be more. When I incorporated nutrition, exercise, and meditation, it got noticeably better. My mindset was changing, and I felt so close to my Higher Power. I yearned for more conscious practice with alternative healing, so I got back into energy healing. I started utilizing tools like tarot, daily devotionals, affirmations, healing crystals, and so much prayer. Before I knew it, I was close with my whole family again and my husband and my relationship was stronger and more joyful every day. Positive situations and people were coming into my life at rapid speed, and I reached a point where I honestly couldn’t think of anything to ask for in my prayers. All I could do was repeat “I am grateful for..” and go on and on until I closed with the realization that no matter what happens, I am capable of overcoming and thriving as long as I stay committed to myself: to healing daily and believing that I am divinely guided and supported.
I’ve had an urgent longing to help others on their own path, and to illuminate the magic that comes with deep core healing. I have a background in health coaching, personal training, and psychology, and am now able to effectively use that experience to support and empower those who may feel lost or stuck.
I am currently completing my second coaching certification, specializing in recovery from addiction and trauma. I am a level 1 Reiki Practitioner, and am near completion of my “Alternative Healing Therapist” certificate. I have been utilizing energy healing for years, but never have I experienced the progress I have had now that my ego is not on defense, overprotecting me from the life I know I deserve.
At the end of the day, we all have the same chance to live a life of meaning and purpose. To throw in a cliche of severe truth: if I can do it, you can do it. I would be honored to be a part of your journey, whether it’s 1:1 coaching, or you find my blog or podcast helpful in some way, I would love to connect and show you how you too can find true soul-briety!
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