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Read more about the article The Hidden Inflammation Factor: A Free Masterclass on Hormones, Pain & Stubborn Weight in Midlife

The Hidden Inflammation Factor: A Free Masterclass on Hormones, Pain & Stubborn Weight in Midlife

Discover the role of inflammation in your midlife symptoms.  The Hidden Inflammation Factor: A Free Masterclass on Hormones, Pain & Stubborn Weight in Midlife 📅 Monday, March 16th | 5:30…

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PAUSED – Salty Sunday: Donation-Based Beach Yoga in Santa Cruz

This event is currently PAUSED Start your Sunday morning with ocean air, movement, and community. Salty Sunday: Beach Yoga Santa Cruz is a weekly donation-based class held at Black’s Beach…

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Calm the Chaos: A Free Masterclass on Stress, Cortisol & Whole-Body Healing

Stress leaves clues in your energy, sleep, and digestion. Calm the Chaos: A Free Masterclass on Stress, Cortisol & Whole-Body Healing 📅 Tuesday, August 26th | 5:30 PM PT |…

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Elementally Nourished – A Sunset Beach Gathering of Restorative Yoga, Sound & Plant Medicine

A Sunset Beach Gathering of Restorative Yoga, Somatics, Sound & Plant Medicine Grab your ticket here. Thursday, July 10th 7:30–9:00 PM Black’s Beach, Santa Cruz Join Dallas McKenzie, Sound Healer and…

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Love Your Liver 💚 : A 14-Day Reset

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A Mini Yoga Retreat by the Sea Grab Your Spot! Sunday, June 29, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Santa Cruz, CA $125 per person | Limited spots available Mind.…

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Befriend Your Nervous System Masterclass: Why Healing Starts with Safety

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Rooted in Love: A Mother’s Day Beach Yoga Flow Fundraiser in Santa Cruz

Sunday, May 11, 2025 9:00 AM | Black’s Beach, Santa Cruz Donation-Based | All Levels Welcome No one turned away for lack of funds Sign Up Now 💙 100% of…

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Metamorphosis Where confidence, embodiment, self- Metamorphosis Where confidence, embodiment, self-trust, and self-love stop being ideas and start becoming how you live You can know exactly how you want to feel…and still not be living it For a long time, my client knew there was another way she wanted to feel in her body in her energy in how she moved through her life But knowing and living it are two very different things She had been pouring into everyone else holding everything together doing all the “right” things And still… something wasn’t fully landing That’s where this work begins Not with more effort but with the right support Metamorphosis is the support for the evolution you’ve always known was possible The way you’ve always wanted to feel in your body and move through your life This is a holistic, high-touch container Where nutrition, movement, nervous system work, and daily habits are all supported together So you’re not piecing it all together on your own I only take a small number of clients into this work each year This is for the woman who is ready for real change and ready to be supported, guided, and held accountable to the change she wants to embody I currently have one spot open and have opened applications DM or comment METAMORPHOSIS and we’ll connect to explore if you’re ready for this level of support and change #mindbodybalance #holistichealthjourney #somatichealing #womenshealthcoach #perimenopausehealth
What protected you as a child might be keeping you What protected you as a child might be keeping you stuck as an adult Many people don’t realize how much their childhood still lives in their body The constant scanning for danger Staying quiet to avoid outbursts Being easy so you don’t upset anyone Overachieving so someone notices your worth Taking care of others as the parentified child Normalizing chaos Pushing away emotions Not prioritizing your own wellbeing At some point, these made sense They helped you feel safe They helped you feel loved They helped you belong And your body learned… this is how we survive But the body doesn’t automatically update just because your life has changed So you might still find yourself overgiving when you’re exhausted overthinking when nothing is wrong bracing when you’re actually safe Not because something is wrong with you but because something once was This is why healing requires more than awareness and is often the root of so many physical and emotional symptoms You can understand your patterns and still feel stuck in them Because they live in the body Healing happens when you begin to create safety from within When you meet these patterns with compassion instead of trying to fix or fight them Because shame keeps the pattern alive but compassion creates space for change When you slow down enough to listen to what your body has been holding This is the work Inner child healing Somatic support Rebuilding trust with yourself Not forcing not pushing not bypassing But softening noticing and allowing your system to learn something new We are safe now, we don’t have to do this anymore. And over time what once protected you no longer controls you If this resonates, this is exactly the work I guide women through DM me “RESET” or book a free Wellness Strategy Call through the link in my bio We’ll start with where you are and gently shift what your body has been holding onto #somatichealing #innerchildtherapy #womenshealthcoach #holistichealthjourney
Summer is coming. How do you want to feel in your Summer is coming. How do you want to feel in your body this year? Stronger More energized Clearer More like yourself again In 6 weeks, we focus on the foundations that support midlife health, hormones, digestion, strength, and your nervous system. The foundation you need to age well and feel your best. Nourish & Flow starts April 6. Doors close this Friday and there are just a few spots left. Comment FLOW or DM me and I’ll send you the info. #healtylifestyle #womenshealthcoach #womenshealthcare #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausehealth
At 38, my body started to feel like it was breakin At 38, my body started to feel like it was breaking down. My anxiety and depression were getting worse. My sleep was wrecked. I was waking up drenched. My hips hurt constantly. My labs were shifting. Iron low. Cholesterol rising. Heavy cycles. Brain fog. Fatigue. So I chased each symptom separately. Different appointments. Different tests. Different solutions. Almost 10 years later, I understand what was happening. These were not random problems. They were signs of perimenopause in a body that needed different support. Perimenopause is systemic. Estrogen fluctuations affect neurotransmitters, iron regulation, cholesterol metabolism, inflammation, pain perception, and stress resilience. When one shifts, everything shifts. When I stopped chasing symptoms and started supporting foundations — protein, strength training, sleep protection, nervous system regulation — things began to change. Not overnight. But steadily. That season changed how I practice. I stopped looking for someone to fix me. I learned how to support my body. Now I help other women do the same. If you’re 35+ and your body feels unfamiliar lately, you’re not crazy. What symptom showed up first for you? #perimenopause #holisticwomenshealth #womenshealth #nutritionforwomen #naturalhealthcare
Random body pain. Weight that won’t budge. Mood ch Random body pain. Weight that won’t budge. Mood changes that don’t feel like you. Midlife is a hormonal transition. And inflammation often rises alongside it. Estrogen shifts. Cortisol patterns change. Muscle mass declines. Recovery slows. This isn’t weakness, it’s physiology. In this free masterclass, I’m breaking down: • Why inflammation increases during midlife • How hormone shifts impact pain, mood, and weight • The blood sugar–cortisol–inflammation loop • Why muscle loss changes metabolism • What actually calms the system naturally If your body feels different and no one has clearly explained why, this is for you. Join me live on March 16 at 5:30 PM PST. Replay sent to all registrants. DM me or comment INFLAMMATION for the link to register. #inflammation #holistichealth #womenshealth #midlifehealth #perimenopausehealth
You’ve had the insight. The realization. The break You’ve had the insight. The realization. The breakthrough. But insight alone doesn’t change your life. The bridge from insight to embodiment runs through the nervous system. Integration happens when your nervous system comes on board with the new belief. Awareness happens in the mind. Integration happens in the body. This workshop is about moving from insight to embodiment. In this Somatic Processing + Integration Workshop, you’ll learn how to: - Create daily practices that help integrate new insights, expanded awareness, and meaningful breakthroughs - Process thoughts and emotions somatically rather than intellectually bypassing them - Understand how your nervous system operates — and how to work with it instead of against it - Use breath and movement strategically to regulate your stress response in real time - Build simple, repeatable rituals that increase physiological safety and support neural rewiring - Strengthen the bridge between cognitive insight and embodied change When your nervous system feels safe, new patterns can take root. You spend less time in survival and more time in regulation, so the brain can begin to reorganize around safety. This space is supportive for those navigating chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, or integrating powerful life experiences and expanded states. Saturday 3/21 1–3 PM PST Virtual or in person at SoulCare Studios Register at https://soulcarestudios.com/schedule/ #somatictherapy #processtherapy #embodyment #mindbodyhealth #holistichealthjourney
Most people don’t realize they’re feeding the wron Most people don’t realize they’re feeding the wrong wolf. This morning in meditation, I was reminded of the well-known parable often attributed to a Cherokee elder about the two wolves inside us. Inside each of us live two wolves. One feeds on fear. Comparison. Resentment. The old story that we are not enough. The other feeds on courage. Compassion. Self-trust. The quiet voice that says, choose differently. In the story, a child asks which wolf wins. The elder answers: The one you feed. Not once. Not in a big moment. But every day. Through your thoughts. Your reactions. Your self-talk. Where you place your attention. This is not about toxic positivity. It is about awareness. And awareness changes everything. So today — I invite you to pause from time to time and ask yourself…. Which wolf are you feeding?
Women inside Nourish & Flow are saying: “I finall Women inside Nourish & Flow are saying: “I finally feel dialed in.” “I have more energy.” “This is the first thing I’ve actually stuck with.” “It’s nice to do something just for me.” That’s not discipline. That’s support. Nourish & Flow is a 6-week, nervous-system-aware holistic health program for midlife women who are ready to stop managing symptoms and start feeling steady, strong, and energized in their bodies again. The next group begins April 1. Only 10 spots available. The waitlist is now open. Waitlist members get first access before enrollment opens publicly. Comment or DM me FLOW to join. This next season of your life deserves real support.
Hope before proof. Trust before clarity. Committ Hope before proof. Trust before clarity. Committing to the work, releasing the outcome. If you’re here, you’re not behind. You don’t have to do this alone. Save this. You’ll know when you need it. #imbolc #holistichealth #healingjourney #lifetransition #holistichealthcoach
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