Two weeks ago, I lost my closest friend, Stacy. Probably one of the hardest days of my life. Losing her felt like someone ripped out a part of me and left a huge hollow hole. Grief is something most of us know about in theory. We understand that it hurts, that it brings sadness, and that it takes time to move through. But what we often don’t realize, at least I hadn’t, is that grief is not just emotional. It is deeply physiological. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been witness

For those who know me, as a mindfulness practitioner, nature therapy guide, or herbalist-in-training, you know that much of my life and work is rooted in paying attention to the natural world as medicine. If you didn't know that about me, well, now you do :) lol! Studying herbalism has felt like a natural progression in my life. After becoming a certified nature therapy guide and connecting so deeply with the natural world, it was an easy transition! Through it, I’ve deepe

“Forest bathing? So… is that like being naked in the forest or soaking in a tub under the trees?” I get asked this all the time. And...

I never imagined in a million years that I would end up here. But now that I know, I wish I had learned and understood this twenty years...

This is not a typical post, but I felt compelled to share our family vacation and reflect on the journey. Our adventure in this country...

I wanted to take some time to share with you a few easy tips that you can use to begin incorporating mindfulness into your day. These...

When was the last time you felt completely at ease, with nothing to do but just be ? For me, I’ve always found that sense of peace in...

Ever found yourself brushing your teeth while mentally rewriting that email you meant to send, running through your entire to-do list,...

I did a thing... I got certified as a Nature Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. And, am I ever glad I...