When Food Becomes a Substance: Inflammation, Emotional Numbing, and the Clean Body Reboot
In today’s world, many of us are doing the best we can. We read the labels, buy organic, skip the fast food—but still feel tired, inflamed, bloated, and burned out.
As a certified health coach and substance use counselor, I’ve worked with hundreds of women who are deeply wellness-aware—yet unknowingly using food as a coping mechanism. Especially ultra-processed foods high in sugar, refined grains, alcohol, and seed oils. These act as substances, not nourishment, in the way they hijack our brain chemistry and burden our bodies…
Reboot Your Body: The Hidden Root of Inflammation and How to Finally Feel Better
You know that feeling—when your jeans don’t fit the same, your energy crashes halfway through the day, and your body feels like it’s holding onto something… but you can’t quite name what?
For years, I chalked it up to stress, age, or just being “off.”…
What Your Organs Are Trying to Tell You: How the Body Stores Emotion—and How to Release It
We often think of the body as a machine—organs with jobs, systems with tasks, and symptoms as signs of breakdown. But ancient healing traditions and modern science alike suggest something deeper: our bodies hold stories, and those stories are often stored in our organs…
Why Your Body Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Reset It in 28 Days)
We often think of personal transformation as something that begins in the mind—through willpower, mindset shifts, or therapy. And while those tools are vital, they often fall short when one crucial piece is missing:
The body.
As a health and wellness coach, substance use disorder counselor, and energetic alignment mentor, I’ve worked with countless individuals who were mentally ready to change—but couldn’t sustain their transformation because they hadn’t addressed the physical and energetic state of their body. I’ve also walked that path myself…
What I Wish I Had Honored in My 20s (That Are Now Non-Negotiables in My 40s)
A Letter From the Future You ✨
Dear Younger Me—
And to every woman navigating your 20s, 30s, or 40s who feels the quiet tug that there’s more to life than chasing the next glass of wine, the next relationship, the next version of yourself you think you have to be…
5 Reasons I’m Choosing Not to Drink And Why You Might Be Feeling the Same Pull
There’s been a quiet shift happening in me—one that’s been growing louder over time.
And while it may not seem revolutionary on the outside, it’s been deeply transformational for how I show up in my body, my relationships, my purpose, and my sense of self…
Anticipation, Addiction & Alignment: How Dopamine Shapes Your Reality—and How to Take Your Power Back
As a SUD (Substance Use Disorder) professional, one of the most profound insights I gained in my training was this:
Dopamine doesn’t just spike when we receive a reward—it spikes in anticipation of it.
That means it’s not the wine, the scroll, the sugar, the like, or the hit that hooks us.
It’s the pursuit.
The anticipation.
The chase…
How to Realign Your Energy Using the Mind, Body, and Spirit Framework
Ever had that quiet inner knowing that something is… off? You’re doing the yoga, saying the affirmations, maybe even cutting back on alcohol—but still feeling disconnected? You’re not alone. What you’re sensing is an energetic misalignment—and I want to show you exactly how to come back into harmony with yourself…
Exploring Sobriety Through the Lens of Energy Alignment: Discover What’s Right for You
In a world where alcohol is often synonymous with relaxation, celebration, or connection, many of us move through life unaware of how deeply it may be misaligning our energy—and quietly blocking us from our higher path…
Recovery Coaching: A Personal, Practical Path to Healing from Addiction
If you’re struggling with addiction, emotional numbness, or self-sabotaging behavior, you may be searching for a new kind of support—something different from traditional rehab or therapy. Recovery coaching is quickly becoming one of the most effective and empowering options for people who want to rebuild their lives from the inside out…
From Surviving to Thriving: Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adulthood
Many adults walk through life carrying the invisible weight of unresolved childhood pain. You may not even call it “trauma.” But if you grew up in a home where there was chaos, abuse, neglect, addiction, or instability, you may still be feeling the ripple effects decades later—in your relationships, your health, your coping patterns, and your sense of self…
Healing the Family System: Why Allowing Consequences Supports Addiction Recovery
When we talk about addiction recovery, the spotlight often shines solely on the individual struggling with substance use.
But true healing isn’t isolated. Recovery is a family system journey…
Who Is the True You Without Substances?
Have you ever said or thought, “I just feel more like myself when I’m drinking”?
Maybe you’ve felt more confident, open, relaxed, or expressive while under the influence—and started to wonder: Is that my real self?…
The Body Remembers: Understanding Trauma, Somatic Energy & the Path to Release
We often think of trauma as something that happens to the mind. But what if I told you that your body holds just as much—if not more—of the story?
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of emotional overwhelm, chronic tension, or self-sabotage…
If your body reacts before your mind can make sense of it…
Healing the Root: How Internalized Oppression, Negative Self-Talk & Projection Fuel Self-Sabotage
If you’ve ever felt like your own thoughts were working against you…
If you’ve ever numbed out with food, substances, scrolling, or toxic relationships—even when you knew better…
Or if you’ve ever questioned why you keep sabotaging your growth…
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken…
The Sobriety Summit 2025: A Transformational Event for Recovery, Healing, and Professional Growth
Are you ready to take your understanding of addiction and recovery to the next level? Whether you’re a professional in the substance use disorder (SUD) and wellness industry or someone seeking personal healing, the Sobriety Summit 2025 is a must-attend event.
Aligned Living: Thriving Beyond Recovery
Recovery isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re moving toward.
For many, the early stages of recovery are focused on breaking free from destructive habits, whether it’s substance use, emotional numbing, or unhealthy relationships. But once the dust settles and those behaviors are no longer controlling your life…
“I Deserve This” — Understanding Permissive Thoughts and How They Sabotage Your Recovery Goals
You’ve had a hard day.
You’re tired, frustrated, maybe even a little hurt.
And suddenly, your brain whispers:
“I deserve this.”
A glass of wine.
A scroll through TikTok until 1 a.m.
That relationship you know isn’t healthy.
Another handful of chips.
Whatever your “go-to” escape is—it suddenly feels justified.
That’s what we call a permissive thought—a seemingly innocent phrase that gives you permission to override your boundaries and default back into a coping pattern you’re trying to move away from…
Inner Strength: Resilience & Self-Compassion in Recovery
Recovery is not a straight line. It’s a journey filled with progress, setbacks, victories, and challenges. What determines your success is not whether or not you stumble—it’s how you respond when you do…
Reclaiming Yourself: Mindfulness & Healing in Recovery
One of the most challenging aspects of recovery is learning how to ride the wave of cravings without acting on them. Cravings feel powerful in the moment, but the truth is, they follow a natural rise-and-fall pattern…