Over the past few years, I have started to make self-care a weekly priority. I didn’t even know what self-care was, nor did I talk about it amongst friends, family, and peers for most of my life. If I wanted to “treat” myself, that usually involved a trip to the mall to go shopping, maybe getting some acrylic nails put on, or a night out partying (and drinking away all my money) with my girlfriends. I thought going to the gym for two to three hours a day was all I really needed to be “healthy.” Man, I had no clue. Over the last few years, I have learned that mental wellbeing and physical well ..read more

I had the honor and privilege to contribute an article to Thrive Global. In the article, How to Reduce Your Anxiety Symptoms Holistically, I shared components of my story and journey with my mental health, which included the breakdown I had in December 2018, shortly after my late father passed. I also provided practical, no fluff, holistic and alternative methods to cope with the adverse effects of anxiety. They are as follows: Mindful Meditation Aromatherapy Crystals Exercise Self-Care If you are struggling with anxiety, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to read my article ..read more

I had the honor and privilege to contribute an article on the website for the Rejuvenate IV Hydration & Wellness Center in Olympia, WA. In the article, 5 Ways to Holistically Ease Your Mood Disorder Symptoms, I shared my story and journey with my mental health, which included my breakdown in December 2018, shortly after losing my father to cancer, and included five holistic and alternative ways to get a handle on mood disorder symptoms that have worked for me. They are as follows: Diet Sleep Exercise Mindful Meditation Aromatherapy If you are struggling with mood disorders, su ..read more

Did you know that burning incense can support your healing journey as well as provide other benefits? It sure does! Burning incense is a form of aromatherapy. The way aromatherapy works is that it activates the smell receptors in your nose that sends messages directly to your brain’s limbic system. This system affects your emotions, memory, learning, appetite, and sex drive. Therefore, inhaling aromas, such as through essential oils or burning incense, stimulate different responses throughout your body that provide a positive healing effect. There are several benefits to burning incense, and ..read more

Did you know that crystals can support you in various ways, such as during challenging times, feelings associated with grief, to boost creativity, help you sleep, and more? Yes, they sure do! Whether or not you believe crystals truly can support you emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually is up to you. I'll let you form your own opinions on the topic, but for me, I have seen first hand how they have helped me throughout my life. After my father's passing, my doctor diagnosed me with recurrent major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD ..read more

Are you struggling to manage your emotions during a challenging time in your life or significant life transition? You're not alone. In fact, it's quite common to be bombarded with a barrage of feelings and be unsure of how to handle each one as they come and go. Often, it feels as though you are on a rollercoaster ride with your emotions - highs, lows, twists, and turns. Throughout my life, I have faced several adversities and significant list transitions - infertility, divorce, financial hardship, job loss, and the loss of my dad, to name a few. The later rocked my world, and I wasn't quite ..read more