5 Ways To Cope With Overwhelming Emotions
I'm writing this with tears streaming down my face.... My sister's best friend's brother just passed away, my Uncle is dying of cancer, my dad is dealing with chronic pain,…
How To Pick Out Hardware
When looking for hardware for your home or project you might not know where to start. It might not seem like a lot goes into making a handle or doorknob…
What’s in my Newsletter
How was your week? Mine was a freaking rollercoaster.... I started the week out feeling kind low energy and now it's Friday and I'm feeling much more space to breathe…
Join My Newsletter
I'm happy you are here! I've been wanting to create a newsletter for a long time. This will be a weekly note straight to your inbox filled with the things…
The Early Early Holiday Gift Guide
It's a Christmas miracle in early November... I finished Christmas shopping for my kids and because I know they are sneaky little guys I wrapped them already as well! I'm…
Outdoor Reading/Play Nook
Sometimes I get ideas so fast they stress out my husband, but I see it all in my mind and just know it will work. This reading/play nook was one…
Minding Your Mind: the importance of mental health
When I pursued the route of becoming a therapist after suffering from depression and an eating disorder in my early 20's, I never know how important my work would become.…
How To Get The Best Workout At Home
*This is a sponsored post for Openfit, however all words and thoughts are my own. Click HERE to check out my favorite at home workouts and see how easy it is to…
Why Manifestion is NOT Woo Woo
When I say that I'm the last person who would learn about manifestation I mean it...I was so locked up in my evangelical Christian box that I would never consider…
How To Do Disneyland in 2021
If you have a child in school you know this school year was hard on everyone on the family. Sam and I went through Pre-K and 3rd grade all over…
The Powers Place Update!
In a few months it will have been 2 years since we broke ground on our home. We were on a roll and full speed ahead when COVID hit last…
Ch. 8 & 9: Ego Stories + Trauma Bonds
..."The damn dishes!" Have you ever been triggered by something like a pile of dirty dishes? I certainly have. Periodically when I walk through our garage my nervous system responds…
Ch. 6 & 7: The Power Of Belief + Meet Your Inner Child
Oh the stories we tell ourselves.... they are powerful, so powerful they can shape our entire future if we're not aware that they are just a STORY! What stories have…
Ch. 4 & 5: Trauma Body + Mind-Body Healing Practices
While reading about the trauma body in chapter 4 I had many flashbacks back to my childhood and other times in my life when my body seemed to fail me….or was it? I used to see my panic attacks and fainting spells as a bodily curse but now I see them as gifts or messages from my body tell me something very important.
Ch. 3 A New Theory Of Trauma
We all carry unresolved trauma. As we've seen, it's not necessarily the severity of the event itself but our response to it that determines the imprint it makes.....When we do…
Shop my favorite modern sustainable home designs
I have always loved style and design. As far back as I can remember, I have loved putting looks together and would spend entire Saturdays redesigning my bedroom. Once when…
Ch 2 The Conscious Self: Becoming Aware
How mind-blown are you after reading Chapter 2 of "How To Do The Work"? This chapter painted the picture well of how we stay stuck in reactive cycles of old…
Ch. 1: You Are Your Own Best Healer
Alright my wellness book lovers and Sure Babe book club members here are your questions from Chapter One of "How To Do The Work" by Dr. Nicole LePera. I hope…
The Healing Book Club You Need!
Hi Friend, I'm happy you're here. Being a human is hard right? I mean have you ever been yourself before? No, you haven't. This is the first time you have…
Pleasure and Purity: Releasing Shame From Your Sexuality
Pleasure refers to the experience of feeling good. Pleasure contrasts with pain and suffering and is related to value and desire. Why does pleasure matter? Pleasure is a birthright to…
Facial Self-Care
Has the past year taken it's toll on your face too? My birthday is March 8th and once you past 35 it just feels like every birthday is just creeping…
How To Pick The Perfect White Paint
Stress, busy-ness, and anxiety seem to be a normal part of our everyday lives at the moment, making the need for a home that acts as a relaxing retreat more…
Sugar and Anxiety in Children
Did you know that sugar triggers anxiety in our kids? Crazy, right? As a marriage and family therapist that specializes in stress and anxiety release, as well as the mom…
Tips for Soothing The Sensitive Child
All of our children are sensitive in their own way however Zeke is our Canary. In an article on Motherly called "What Sensitive Boys Need From Their Mamas" by Rebecca…
