The Heal & Rise Blog

We're living in a time of high stress. Discover the five places you're likely holding stress in your body and how to release it!

Glancing all around me as my arms lifted to the familiar music, I saw nothing but joy. Bliss. Presence. Open-hearted love was radiating...

Discover how to use the wisdom of the squirrel to bring your goals, dreams, and visions to life.

Discover why the book Empaths at the Edge is off the shelves, and receive a special invitation from the author!

We may have been taught that dandelions are nothing but a weed... yet they hold so many benefits. Let's consider our commonalities with th

If you've noticed a bit of chaotic energy this past weekend, you aren't alone! From the kids bouncing off the walls, to unexpected...

When we think of healing and personal growth, our minds crave progress. We want to see visual representation or concrete evidence of...

While Shakira may have been referring to her hip-shaking dancing, these lyrics hold an entirely different meaning in somatic healing. The...

We all know meditation can be one of the best habits for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. So why do so few of us...

Have you ever been in a yoga class and while holding a particular pose you're surprised to feel emotional? Or as you're stretching you...

From the latest self-help books to inspirational speakers, you've likely heard the popular practice of speaking positive affirmations....

My phone buzzes with an alert as I begin to write. Winter Weather Warning for this area of the Midwest! The weather men and women are...

Many moons ago a young girl learned a simple crochet stitch from her grandmother. This grandmother lived far away from Iowa... in Texas,...

Ahhhh... there is something about that first brisk morning when you step outside, inhale deeply, and smell that fall has arrived. Or when...

They called me the "Beam Queen". As a child gymnast, there was one event where I consistently excelled, even earning an individual...

If you've been following along this journey of Heal & Rise, you've likely seen videos of me practicing yoga with the kids or meditating...

As we watched the sun set over the countryside from the lookout of Horseshoe Mound, I paused to snap a few photos to remember this trip...

“Alive!” responded an attendee, as we circled up at the end of an Aya Dance Meditation gathering. It was a part of the class that I love...

With our son's first birthday this week, I've found myself reminiscing with disbelief that it's been an entire year already since...

Consent. The understanding that we have a right to bodily autonomy is a crucial one for our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual...