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A note to fellow healers on integrity, accountability, and what it really means to embody the language we use. The Words Are Spreading — But Is the Work? Something beautiful has been happening in our culture over the last decade. The language of therapy, healing, and inner work has gone mainstream. Terms like “shadow work,”…
Content note: This post includes references to childhood sexual abuse and trauma I Grew Up Without Touch I grew up without physical affection. Very rarely did I ever get hugged, kissed, or held. More often than not, my overstimulated, angry, distant mother would send me to my room the second I had an emotion, because…
It’s half past six in the morning, and I’ve just woken up to take Pedro outside for his morning business. The sky is still dark, and the brightly shining stars are visible. Nearby, a large pack of coyotes is howling and making strange squealing noises. McCall is beautiful, but wild, in the mountainous North country…
How an Indigenous Spiritual Leader from Ecuador’s Sapara Nation Brought Ancient Wisdom to the Heart of Idaho An Extraordinary Gathering of Sacred Wisdom Last week, something truly magical happened in Boise, Idaho. We had the incredible honor of welcoming Manari Ushigua Santi, leader of the Sapara nation of Ecuador, Indigenous Spiritual Leader, and passionate defender…
From circus dreams to healing trauma – a healer’s journey through father wounds and finding self-worth. When I was a little girl, I used to dream about running away to the circus. Not just because I loved elephants and acrobats, but because I wanted to escape. I wanted to find a place where I belonged.…
Becoming a medicine woman and energy healing practitioner The path of a healer isn’t always straight or clear. Sometimes it winds through cloud forests in Costa Rica, ancient redwood groves in California, and deep into the Amazon jungle. This year, at 40, my journey as a holistic healer transformed dramatically as I embraced my true…
This was my first time exploring Ecuador’s diverse landscapes – from colonial churches to cloud forests and the Amazon rainforest. Here are the Key Takeaways from this post: Exploring Quito’s UNESCO World Heritage historic district Visting Mitad del Mundo, the Middle of the World Swimming in Mindo’s secluded cloud forest pools Experiencing Papallacta’s luxury hot…
Introduction: The Roots of Food Trauma Childhood experiences shape our relationship with food in profound ways. For many, these early interactions can lead to what we call “food trauma” – a complex set of emotional and behavioral patterns that persist into adulthood. My Story: A Childhood of Food Restrictions The Hungry Mornings I grew up…
Is your deep tissue doing more harm than good? Many people (including massage therapists!) often misunderstand what “deep tissue” really means. That’s because it’s subjective, and varies from person to person. What one person may consider deep is not what someone else might consider deep. The problem with this is that when done incorrectly, a…
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