First Loved

10/21/2026

I can still remember gripping the steering wheel as I drove, lying in bed wondering why my heartbeat was racing, and standing at the grocery store checkout without even noticing the person in front of me. I was short with my kids and kept wondering, “What is wrong with me?” 😢

I went to the doctor, and Lexapro was the answer we tried. I experienced a lot of side effects. A few months later, I began to see that there was more beneath my anxiety—and I sensed God inviting me into a deeper journey of healing.

Over time, I was able to taper off the medication. I spent a year doing intensive work and discovered that, for me, healing needed to include my body along with my mind and emotions. 🙌

My journey is still unfolding, but I’m grateful to share what I’ve learned with the people who come alongside me. After teaching about embodied peace at the Garber Women’s Retreat, it became clear that there was a need for more—so I created a four-week class for women before the holiday season gets fully underway.

Be-Loved: Living a Life of Peace
Thursdays, 5:30–6:45 PM
November 5, 12 & 19, and December 3
$125 for the four-week series

We’ll gather for therapeutic movement, breath, prayer, joyful fellowship, and God’s Word. We’ll pause Thanksgiving week and meet again December 3.

Message me for more details. See more in comments! Scholarships are available. ❤️

10/20/2026

My story is not your story, but every story matters. There is hope and faithfulness and love when we understand the power of inviting God into what we thought was just too much or too hard. “We are all broken in someway. But those of us who embrace our brokenness will be transformed.”
A quote from the book, Braving the thin places.

10/19/2026

Hello and happy Monday! Connecting in nature this BEAUTIFUL morning ! Come Join me!

10/18/2026

It’s fall and the beach colors are changing! Classes and private studio/beach intensive sessions are opening SOON! 🙌ALL OF YOU MATTERS! ❤️You are First Loved!

10/10/2026

Girls! ❤️Yes, they did it ALL! Enjoyed mindful eating of chocolate, creating gratitude art, laughter, fun therapeutic movement, relaxation and rest and most of all connecting with each other! Message me to create your private session or your own fun Mom And Me group!

10/09/2026

🌼 Mum Fest Fun! 🌼

Moms, you asked—and we created it!

Bring your daughter, ages 5–12, for a joyful Mom and Me class. We’ll relax, connect, and have fun together!

October 10 | 9:30–10:30 AM
First Loved Studio
Upstairs above Aegean Med Spa

Reserve your spot:
Call or text (252) 617-7234
Or message Sarah at (252) 671-0878

10/05/2026

He loves us so much, just the way we are. And He loves us too much to stay unchanged. ❤️ Love heals!

10/03/2026

09/27/2026

There’s no need to seek anything else, the kingdom of God is here. It is within you, it is around you and through Christ in you , you can bring blessings to the world.
Celebrating the transforming love of our savior in Rome! Happy Sunday!

09/21/2026

PART ONE! Let’s journey together into the wisdom within!

Wisdom for the Whole Person: Self-Awareness

What?! We don’t have to judge ourselves in order to change? Therapeutic self-awareness is more than critically analyzing ourselves.It is learning to slow down, become curious, and connect with our truest, Spirit-led self.

It invites us to gently examine our thoughts, motives, emotions, and actions—and to notice how they influence the way we relate to God, ourselves, and others.

Self-compassion is an important part of this process. Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Receiving God’s love personally—and learning to see ourselves through His eyes—is not selfish. It helps free us from shame, harsh self-judgment, and survival patterns that keep us from fully enjoying the life God has given us.

Transformation begins as we receive His love, agree with His truth, and allow that truth to renew our minds.

A gentle practice for today:

Place your hand over your heart and pause.

Notice your heartbeat.
Notice your breathing.
Allow your body to become still.

Then pray:

“God, you alone are worthy of my praise! I pause in this moment and ask for your forgiveness for… Thank you for loving me where I am and yet inviting me to encounter your whole truth. Please help me experience Your love in this moment. Show me what You want me to know about myself and about You.”

As you become quiet, is there a word, Scripture, or encouraging phrase you feel invited to carry with you today?

Perhaps it is:

I am loved.
I am not alone.
God is with me.
I can rest.
I am His beloved.

Let that truth settle gently into your mind, heart, body, and spirit. You can also choose to write it down, read it throughout the day and notice where this word of encouragement resonates within your body ❤️

First Loved Studio — Healing for the Whole Person