SWL (2026)

12/04/2023

What we need to know about spiritual bypassing (and why it’s something we should avoid).

So often, I have clients who are active in the spiritual community… yet are still struggling more than ever. For many, embodiment work is the missing link. The human experience is way too critical for our sustainable transformation to be overlooked!

07/04/2023

Why did I make the leap from being a clinical counsellor practicing CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) to body-based somatic work? 👇

💙 Firstly, there is absolutely a need for all different types of therapy modalities, including CBT! But during my own health journey and my time as a clinical counsellor, I also realized the importance of turning inwards for sustainable transformation. Our lack of body awareness is why when one unhealthy behaviour stops, another one takes its place.

💙 Whether our struggles are around addiction, food, our body image, and/or everything else in between, these behaviours are never the real issue. They are symptoms, a response to a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. They’re a response to a child that never felt attended to, seen, loved or understood. And where do we find these parts of ourselves? In our body!

💙 For years and years, I had gone from counsellor to counsellor, treatment centre to treatment centre, struggling with a chronic eating disorder, anxiety and depression. Sustainable transformation didn’t happen until I listened to what my body had been (and still is) telling me. I also began to embody a way of being that continues to be so much more fulfilling than simply day to day life in recovery.

Because I began to live from a place of creation.

I began to live a life on my terms.

I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for somatic modalities like breathwork, understanding and meeting my nervous system where it was at, and getting to know my different parts and where they were hitching a tent in my body.

Sounds a little ironic, but my desire for a clear cognitive mind came to fruition only after I started living and operating through the body rather than the mind.

Book a free 30-minute consultation and discover how somatic work can work for you! https://www.theselfworthlounge.com 🔗

03/04/2023

Why is it so crucial that your therapist or coach be the right person for you?

Think about it.

This is someone you’re trusting with your inner wounds, your messy parts… your incredibly, incredibly brave vulnerability. You’re trusting them with perhaps your truest self.

Finding best fit in your therapeutic relationships means finding one of your strongest advocates and best allies. But every human being on this planet is unique. It’s only natural that there are some people you get along with, who complement you, more than others.

When I work with people, it’s important that there’s harmony. It’s like a collaborative dance where my nervous system can begin co-nourishing yours to provide you with the best possible experience and fulfill your intentions for every single session together!

When you’re in a therapeutic relationship where both parties are able to build mutual understanding and trust, you strengthen the foundation for your own authentic, long-term healing.

We know how important best fit is for your healing journey. That’s why our 1:1 integrative healing sessions at The Self-Worth Lounge start with a free 30-minute consultation – a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where we can learn more about each other before any commitments are made. And if together we find that your path of true healing involves guiding you elsewhere, then that’s exactly what we can do for you!

If you’re interested in booking a free 30-minute consultation, visit our website at https://www.theselfworthlounge.com 🔗

24/03/2023

to my interview last September on Hannah Wiz's wonderful podcast, Empowering Vibez!

In this episode, I share how I healed my eating disorder after 16 years of struggle, the power of breathwork, and how to build your self-worth to feel valued and loved.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XXZ0MyTIeJtpCMYZzM1uT?si=0ed20977d24b4e88! 🔗

22/03/2023

Healing isn’t always about becoming the best version of yourself. Healing can also be about recognizing the worst versions of self, complete with all the messy parts, the parts struggling with uncertainty… and still telling them, “You are seen” and “You deserve love and grace.”

When we can come to a place of self compassion for every part of ourselves, that’s when we know we are walking on the path of healing.

Interested in parts work but not sure where or how to get started? Registrations are still open for our upcoming 6-week online workshop, Awakening Your Inner Healer, where you will be guided through parts work, other practices of self compassion, and potent somatic strategies.

Spots are limited, so learn more and sign up today at https://www.theselfworthlounge.com/somatic-workshops! 🔗

15/03/2023

Hi there! 👋 If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably have a sense of who I am.

But you might have wondered what some of those titles after my name mean, and how they allow me to guide people on their healing journeys. So here we go!

❤️️ R.H.N stands for Registered Holistic Nutritionist, which is the designation used for Holistic Nutritionists in British Columbia. Generally, Holistic Nutritionists refer to those who have completed education from a recognized institution in nutrition-related fields, and then applied for professional qualifications from organizations like the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals.

❤️️ Clinical Counsellors are specifically trained to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. For my clients, this may take the form of insights into existing challenges, emotional relief, new skills and tools, and more.

❤️️ A Pause Somatic Coach (in training) guides clients through body-based practices, liberating them into deeper states of embodiment by facilitating energetic transformation. Pause Somatic Coaches are certified after a 6-month training program. This is what I’m currently working towards to deepen my ongoing somatic experience work!

❤️️ A Breathwork Facilitator is someone who is trained and certified to guide people through conscious breathing techniques. Everyone’s healing journey is unique. As a facilitator, I provide knowledge and guidance to clients while creating a space where they can engage in a way that works for them.

❤️️ A Certified Mind-Body Nutrition and Dynamic Psychology Coach is trained in clinical nutrition, body-centered practices, mind-body science and practical coaching techniques. This designation is rooted in compassion and focuses on the psychological roots of our relationship with food and body. As someone who fought a 16-year battle with eating disorders, I fully believe that the path to true healing involves transforming our belief system.

❤️️ E-RYT 200 stands for Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. Different from a RYT, an E-RYT 200 is someone who not only completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training (that is registered with Yoga Alliance) but also taught for at least two years after completing training.

If there’s anything else you’re curious about, feel free to leave your question in the comments! 😊

13/03/2023

You might already be familiar with the idea of breathwork, so what do I mean by breathwork therapy? 👇

While breathwork refers to a somatic practice involving the conscious control of breathing (of which there are various techniques and exercises), I love the term “breathwork therapy” for the way it emphasizes breathwork as one of the most powerful healing modalities for emotional, mental health, and spiritual transformation.

It also refers specifically to embodiment and the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system – bringing you into your body, rather than taking you out of it (i.e., a disembodying effect), which a lot of other breathwork practices do.

Potential benefits of breathwork include, but are absolutely not limited to:

➡️ Grounding and stabilizing the mind and body
➡️ Better mental focus
➡️ Release of stress hormones in your body
➡️ More restful, deeper sleep
➡️ Stronger immune system
➡️ Nervous system regulation

When we bring in a somatic healing experience to our practice, we are capable of shifting on a cellular level. No matter where you’re at or what has happened in your life, we believe full heartedly that you were created with everything you need to heal and thrive. What breathwork therapy does is help cultivate a deeper connection with your body so you can tap into this innate potential.

That’s why breathwork therapy is a core part of our upcoming 6-week online workshop, Awakening Your Inner Healer. In these weekly sessions, you will be guided through different breathwork practices and other potent somatic strategies – so by the end of those 6 weeks, you have greater access to the wisdom and healing capabilities of your own body.

📅 Register before MARCH 20 to enjoy a special early bird discount. This workshop is limited to 10 participants, so reserve your spot today! Learn more at https://www.theselfworthlounge.com/somatic-workshops!

10/03/2023

Anyone else as excited as I am?!

In case you haven’t heard, we’re launching a new 6-week online workshop: Awakening Your Inner Healer! Every Sunday at 4:00pm PST from April 2nd to May 7th, you’ll be guided towards practices of self-compassion as well as the embodiment-based, trauma-informed strategies you need to become your own best advocate and healer.

These weekly sessions will be held online so you get the benefits of connecting with a cozy and compassionate community of like-minded people… from the comfort and privacy of your own home!

Not sure if you can attend every live session? No worries! Recordings and prepared notes will be provided so you don’t miss out on any essential learnings. ✨

⏰ Register before MARCH 20 and enjoy a special early bird discount. This workshop is limited to only 10 participants, so be sure to save your spot! Learn more at https://www.theselfworthlounge.com/somatic-workshops

08/03/2023

Happy International Women’s Day! 💃

Personally, this day is both a recognition and reminder that women are fully capable of achieving anything we desire. Starting and running my own businesses as a woman has challenged every belief I’ve ever had about myself, but all these experiences – the joys and the challenges – have become an extension of myself and my growth as a human being.

P.S. – In case you missed it, registrations are now open for the 6-week Awakening Your Inner Healer workshop! Spots are limited, so sign up today by visiting https://www.theselfworthlounge.com/somatic-workshops

06/03/2023

🔔 NEW WORKSHOP ALERT! 🔔

I’m so excited to announce our new online 6-week workshop: Awakening Your Inner Healer!

Starting from April 2 until May 7, join us online every Sunday at 4:00pm PST as we guide you to the potent somatic strategies and practices you need to leverage your natural self-healing capabilities.

Over the course of 6 weeks, you will learn the practice of self-compassion, as well as trauma-informed, body-based practices and teachings that guide you to access the wisdom of your own body. By the end, you’ll come away with embodiment practices and processes that will shape your personal healing journey, long after the sessions are done.

And that’s not all! 👇

To celebrate the launch of this workshop, we’re offering a special early bird discount to anyone who signs up before MARCH 20 (details via the link below). Better hurry, though – these sessions are limited to 10 participants to ensure a more personalized approach.

📅 Reserve your spot or learn more at https://www.theselfworthlounge.com/somatic-workshops

01/03/2023

How many times have you heard (or told yourself) the phrase, “Fake it ‘til you make it”?

A lot of people get stuck on upholding the appearance of confidence. It seems like sound advice for those of us who don’t feel confident naturally. And don’t get me wrong! Faking it can totally be helpful sometimes. But over the long term? Constantly forcing ourselves to perform confidence can be draining, both physically and emotionally.

That’s why I love this work. I fully believe that a body-based approach to healing is our future. Instead of temporary fixes that dysregulate our nervous system, we create within ourselves the foundation we need for authentic and sustainable transformation! 🌱

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