Here’s what you may have missed *on glee*
All the tea you've been waiting for and more! Divorce, unemployment, the whole shebang! Infused with love, inspiration, excitement and more :)
RESOURCES LISTED IN POST:
Letting Go by David Hawkins,
I Thought it was Just Me (But it wasn’t) by Brene Brown,
Community, Therapy, Walking, Taking pictures of things that bring you joy
Radical self-honesty
Facing your fears
Marriage, or lack thereof…
In November 2024, Chase and I began the difficult conversation about what we each wanted in our lives. We reflected on how our relationship, as beautiful as it had been, and discovered that it was holding us each back from being our most true versions of ourselves. It wasn’t so much a sudden shock but rather a deep knowing brought to the surface by sharp discomfort. We decided to officially separate, and dare I say divorce, the week after Thanksgiving.
To say that this has been one of the most defining experiences of my life is an understatement, and honestly, I thought it wasn’t possible after the year I had.
We are both so brilliantly happier on the other side and have truly developed an incredible friendship, yes, seriously.
If you are curious about how we did that, I'd start by learning to take deep breaths. I will have much more to say about the whole thing coming soon for those looking for expansion around letting go and coming back to self after breakups, both in friendship and romance.
Job, or lack thereof…
I quit my job! As of January 3rd, I have been “unemployed,” and what a sigh of relief. In November of 2023, I began to be incredibly unsatisfied with my work and the work environment I was in. The discomfort led me to aggressively and continuously trying to escape. Banging on every door and begging the universe for an opportunity to let me do something different.
I was willing and ready to sacrifice alignment for something that would “give me the money to start saving for something more aligned.” After months of exhausting all the efforts, I began, the most important part, to surrender.
Again, Letting Go was my grounding source. I also leaned heavily into my TBM work and my friendships during this time. What resulted from this was a camera roll filled with pictures of all the interesting birds that made the pond by my office their local hang-out spot, lots of hours of podcasts getting my afternoon steps in, and endless tests begging me to hold the line of self-worth. What part of myself would I be willing to sacrifice for the “safety” of my job?
Each time the test arose, taking a deep breath, moving forward with as much integrity as I could muster, knowing that god had bigger and richer plans for me ahead that I could feel but could not yet see.
I kept sinking beneath the waves, letting the storm crash above me. (More imagery on that coming soon - OG subscribers might recall this one a bit.)
When the divorce hit, I realized that the only thing left preventing me from jumping into the unknown in my career was the fear of creating resentment through finances in my marriage. The marriage was gone. All that was left when I looked at the space the universe was clearing for me, was my job, so I sunk deep into my internal resources leaned on my support system for emotional guidance,, and turned in my two weeks notice the week before Christmas.
I am so glad I didn't do it a moment sooner or a moment later. It was all in perfect and divine timing.
Diving into my studies…
Just a few days after my last day at work, I began my first week of classes toward my Master’s in Mind-Body Medicine! The joy and gratitude I feel from this experience is unmatched. My entire life I have had a rich love of learning and when lit up by what I was learning, excelled in school. I waited after getting my Bachelor’s to pursue more formal education until I learned more about what I wanted to do.
While on paper, this looks like a complete professional shift, those who have been here for a while know this was exactly where I was headed the entire time.
With this experience, I will continue to help holistic-minded people nurture their overall well-being by balancing mind, body, and spirit for sustainable growth, empowering them to succeed in their aligned goals, create supportive communities, and thrive in their pursuit of healing.
What’s Next…
Well, if you have been following along on Instagram, I am sure you have sensed the insane energy shift in my life. I am constantly inspired and being met by individuals who are in need of the work I am blessed to be doing. It feels like magic because it really is. Expanded, unblocked, and taking action towards the life I have been dreaming of, and finding it here in the back room of my parent’s house, for now.
Crying myself to sleep thinking about how beautiful this experience is and how this is, even if just for now, my dream life. Exploring how I can fully honor it and live fully, not wasting one moment being anywhere other than the here and now.
Free meditations/sessions this week:
To start, tonight, 1/13/24, I will be hosting a FULL MOON MEDITATION for Free over Zoom (camera on not required <3)
Whether you believe the full moon has powerful energy or are a little hesitant about the idea, this will be a relaxing and releasing experience.
We will be meditating on releasing judgment and taking time to honor self-trust. All you will need is a cozy spot to meditate for about 20 minutes, a journal, and as little distraction as possible.
Jan 13, 2025 08:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86886895645?pwd=OMpkLOybWUCGvbK2k7zz5iEbepLUqB.1
Meeting ID: 868 8689 5645 Passcode: 2zVUuF
While I encourage trying to attend live, the energy is always so good; I will upload the meditation portion of the video to my substack for paid subscribers ($5/month). With the subscription, you will also gain access to other meditations I record throughout the week that you can tap into at any time.
Beginning THIS SATURDAY, we will begin the Holding Space for Winter yoga meditations, which will also be free of cost.
Wintering: A Four-Part Online Yoga Meditation Series
Join me each Saturday for a calming practice of gentle movement, guided meditation, and journaling, all centered around wintering—a season of rest, healing, and quiet renewal when life feels heavy.
“As winter is a time of retreat and hibernation for much of the natural world, wintering is the process by which our bodies and souls seek rest and recuperation when the clouds descend and light fades.” — Katherine May
Dates and Themes (9am CST each day)
January 18: Reflection and Release — Let go of what no longer serves you.
January 25: Creating Inner Warmth — Cultivate resilience and self-compassion.
February 1: Healing in Winter — Embrace stillness as a source of peace.
February 8: Meeting Your Needs — Build a personal toolkit for ongoing support.
This series invites you to pause, reset, and nurture your inner light through mindful connection and gentle self-care.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECIEVE THE ZOOM LINK