What does it mean to lose yourself… and then find your way home again?

In this deeply personal birthday episode, I’m celebrating turning 47 while honoring the layered emotions this milestone brings. My grandmother passed away at this same age, and reaching it has stirred a combination of grief, purpose, and a sense of arrival.

I also share the deeply personal reality that ten years ago, I spent my birthday in a mental health treatment facility. At the time, I’d lost touch with my body, my intuition, and my sense of self. I was merely existing, mistrusting myself, and unknowingly navigating a deeply dysregulated nervous system.

What I didn’t understand then is that my anxiety and depression were messages from a nervous system begging to be heard.

Over the last decade, the most transformative relationship I’ve built has been the one with myself and my nervous system. Learning how to be present with my emotions, honor my sensitivity, and keep promises to myself rebuilt trust from the inside out. And regulation didn’t just bring peace, it opened the door to dreaming again.

For a long time, imagination felt impossible because survival doesn’t leave room for vision. But as safety returned to my body, I began dreaming of a life that fits me.

At 47, I feel more alive than ever. I laugh daily, dance in my living room, ask for what I want and need, and face challenges with a grounded optimism I once thought was out of reach. This last decade has been a journey back to myself, to who I always was beneath the layers of survival and self-abandonment.

This episode is a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t happen in giant leaps. It unfolds through small, embodied choices, listening to your nervous system, and taking the next best action toward authenticity.

🩵 My Birthday Gift to You

Because I’m a big fan of gifting experiences, to celebrate this birthday, I’m gifting 4 free coaching sessions to 7 new clients, available through the end of January 2026.

If something in today’s story resonates with you and you’re ready to build self-trust and a life that feels like home, I would love to walk alongside you.

Contact me now at [email protected] to schedule your complimentary consultation.