I am not a doctor. I have no formal medical training. Information contained on this website is for educational purposes only. Nothing presented here replaces the advice of a medical professional.

I spent decades teaching others how to thrive while quietly carrying burdens that drained my own vitality. Eventually, my body, my relationships, and my spirit invited me to do deeper work.What I discovered changed everything: the thing I was waiting for was me.

“It’s a reunion.
The little girl brought the wonder.
The woman brought the wisdom.
And for perhaps the first time, they’re standing in the same room.”
— Rian

 My Philosophy

Each of us is unique and there is no magic bullet. It’s up to us. Our best bet is to learn to tune in to our body, emotions, thoughts, experiences, nature, others, present moment, something bigger, et al. Once tuned in, we can steer the board, stand up, ride the waves, and enjoy the view again.

My journey: where wisdom meets wonder

For decades, I believed healing was tied to being a better person: more discipline, more doing, just more in general. What I discovered instead was that healing is so often the process of returning to who you were before fear, grief, expectations, and survival strategies convinced you otherwise. Somewhere along the way, the wise woman and the wonder-filled little girl found each other again. Everything I write, teach, and explore blooms from that reunion.

  • I am: a mom, daughter, sister, cousin, wife, ex-wife, maiden, mother, crone, and wild woman.

  • I value: joy, love, presence, connection, expression, and authenticity.

  • I know: grief and loss of self, loved ones, long goodbyes, no goodbyes, stifling, weeping, and joyful memories.

  • I do: deep emotional work, energetic healing, traditional counseling, transformational journaling, shadow work, and bare-naked assessments of my inner workings.

  • I seek: authentic self, healthy connection to others, connection to the sacred, knowledge of how the human body works and what it needs, and my own gifts that ache to be shared.

  • I live: in a human body, using a human brain, experiencing human emotion, making human mistakes, seeking deeper spirit and integrating it everywhere I could.

  • I spend: my life seeking truth even when it’s messy, cultivating authenticity even when it’s scary, encouraging growth even when it’s uncomfortable.

  • I appreciate: loving my fellow humans, exploring the human condition, and seeking ways we can elevate the experience for each other.

  • I am certain: Our reason for being is each other. Human connection is sacred and the work done there is transformative.

We belong to each other. Every meaningful healing, moment of growth, or act of kindness points to the truth that our lives are deeply intertwined.

Ubuntu: I am because we are.