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The Heal & Rise Blog


The 5 Places You're Holding Stress in Your Body (& How to Release It)
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!
Mar 245 min read


Naked Truths: The Power of Community
Landynne embraced courage. That was her choice, nobody else's. Her light (and yours) shines regardless of who chooses to see it.
Mar 104 min read


Put Us All Together, We Make a Mighty Roar
Glancing all around me as my arms lifted to the familiar music, I saw nothing but joy. Bliss. Presence. Open-hearted love was radiating...
Mar 34 min read


When River Spirits Speak: Water Remembers
I've always been drawn to the water. Water remembers. Moving waters, whether the most gentle, trickling stream or a powerful and full...
Jan 274 min read

This Inauguration Day... Be a Bubble
This inauguration day and beyond, may you be a bubble. Odd sounding advice? Perhaps... but here's why this is exactly the practice you need.
Jan 203 min read


Focus on the Branch
Discover how to use the wisdom of the squirrel to bring your goals, dreams, and visions to life.
Jan 64 min read


Counting My Top 5 Failures of 2024: Unexpected Lessons of the Year
It's that time of year again! As we come to the end of another year already, you'll see myself and many others reflecting on their year....
Dec 30, 20249 min read

A Letter to Those Who Voted for Trump
We love you. And you love us. Which is why this election hurts so much. Choose to seek understanding and connection over division.
Nov 12, 20246 min read


It's Time to Rally the Militia
It's time to rally the militia of love, peace, and kindness. I'll see you on the front lines.
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Disappointment, What Rejection REALLY Means & How to Embrace Emotional Healing
I woke up Friday morning antsy to check my email, though I knew it would likely be a few hours before I'd receive what I'd been waiting...
Oct 14, 20243 min read


The Most Valuable Resource I Refuse to Squander
It's been a couple of weeks since you've seen a new blog post from me! Where my past self may have felt guilty and been hard on myself...
Oct 9, 20243 min read


The Relaunch
Discover why the book Empaths at the Edge is off the shelves, and receive a special invitation from the author!
Aug 14, 20243 min read

Privilege, Fear, and Elections Coming Near
True leadership empowers others with a feeling of "we can do this because we're better together, differences and all".
Jul 23, 20245 min read


New Things Blooming: The Healing Power of Spring Rain
Spring rain. There is truly nothing quite like the experience of spring rain. The smell in the air of the soil doing its thing, the first...
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Full Moon Rituals for Healing & Growth
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...
Mar 25, 20244 min read


The Rebirth of a Woman
Sometimes within life, a death occurs. This death may be coupled with a physical death... the death of a precious friend, beloved family...
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Hips Don't Lie: Releasing Trauma & Emotion Stored in the Hips
While Shakira may have been referring to her hip-shaking dancing, these lyrics hold an entirely different meaning in somatic healing. The...
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Getting Your Sparkle Back
Have you ever felt you've lost your sparkle? As a dear friend nears the birth of her first child, we were chuckling over name suggestions...
Feb 12, 20243 min read


The Overstimulated Mom: How to Go From Te Ka to Te Fiti Fast
For me, it's the noise. We all have a sense that is the first to derail our peace when we begin to feel overstimulated, and mine is...
Jan 29, 20243 min read


What Is Somatic Therapy & Why Is It So Effective?
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...
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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