Back in high school, I struggled to find confidence and acceptance for myself and turned to eating disorders. I worked out far too much and even did yoga, but I did not understand much about the ancient practice. Feeling inadequate for 8 years, I battled bulimia on and off. I was never neglected or abused... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk Self-LOVE
Self-love comes easily for some, and no so much for others. It's my mission to create that healthy, loving space for Lucca. When he learns to love and accept himself, he will be confident, caring, compassionate, kind, and generous. He will thrive and succeed. Many of us have been surrounded by negative self-talk, society and... Continue Reading →
Postpartum Yoga + Life
Nothing could prepare me for motherhood or a postpartum yoga practice. People warned me, but motherhood is something no one really understands until it's experienced on a personal level (like many life phases). I was told numerous times how hard, wonderful, and tiring having a baby would be. I was prepared as much as possible... Continue Reading →
Pushing people away to hold on to Addiction
It has taken me a very long time to get to this point, many years in fact. You have heard me talk about my struggles with eating disorders on and off for 8 years. This is not a subject that I ever saw myself discussing, or being freed from. But here I am, the healthiest... Continue Reading →
One night..
When I was a freshman in college, I had an experience with sexual assault. I never thought I would be sharing this, for various reasons. I think one of the main reasons I couldn't see myself sharing this trauma is because I couldn't admit it happened. I was not raped, beaten, bleeding, or severely injured.... Continue Reading →
WHY ‘HEALING Yoga: Volume 1’
Why did I write and publish the electronic book, "Healing Yoga: Volume 1"? Why is this guide for YOU? How does one stay committed to the healing process? There are so many yoga guides, books, teachers, and resources out there! With all this information, it is important that we search for the truth. Why do... Continue Reading →
the darker side (part 2)
(CONTINUED) I found friends that had the same issues, and we would discuss and obsess our habits together. Just like any other "common interests" connect people, so do eating issues. Only now I see it as what it is... enabling and unhealthy. The first time I tried to "quit" was my freshman year in... Continue Reading →
the darker side (part 1)
People that have not experienced this struggle most likely cannot comprehend how those with eating disorders let it get "so bad." Addiction. It's an addiction. There is so much more to each story and struggle, but addiction is one part of the sickness. This is part of my dark story. Know that I am very... Continue Reading →
a day in the life
Like most people, healthy choices come and go. As a strict vegetarian with many allergies and sensitivities, I prepare and eat healthy more times than not. My chips are USDA organic. So are my whole wheat pasta, all fresh and frozen produce, and even the oils and seasonings. Knowing where the food I am putting... Continue Reading →