I’ve been weighed down by depression and anxiety most my life. I spent over a decade in traditional talk therapy with minimal progress. It wasn’t until I discovered body-focused practices that I truly began to transform. Growing up in an abusive and neglectful environment, I learned from birth to ignore my body and ignore my needs. My authenticity was unconsciously suppressed for my own survival. This was a necessary strategy as a child, however, as I grew older it became less helpful and more harmful.

By the age of 12 I was using alcohol, over-the-counter medications, and attention from boys to numb the deep sadness and disconnect I felt. For the next two decades, I sought wholeness and connection through unhealthy relationships and self-destructive behaviors—but never found what I was looking for.

Since then, I’ve created a successful cleaning business, established a transformational coaching practice, healed wounded parts of myself, and cultivated resilience. I continue to experience depression, anxiety and codependent tendencies sometimes, and now relate to these challenges in a completely different way. I now have the awareness, tools and wisdom to navigate tough times and because of this, the challenges are much less painful, happen less often and don’t last as long.