If you’ve been following along with my health journey, you know that starting new medications is always a little bit of a gamble—especially when you’re already juggling multiple chronic conditions. I do my best to stay informed, cautious, and open-minded… but sometimes, your body will tell you loud and clear: “Nope, this ain’t it.” That…
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☀️ Soulful Summer: 75 Days of Affirmations for a Radiant You ☀️
Summer is a time of warmth, growth, play, healing, and reflection. It’s a season that invites us to bloom into our fullness, shed what no longer serves us, and align ourselves with the joy and light that surrounds us. During this vibrant time of year, nature bursts forth with life, and we are reminded of…
🌿 Crème Brûlée Mushroom Latte: A Grounding Brew for Body & Soul 🌿
Sometimes, our bodies crave comfort while our souls yearn for grounding. Whether you’re starting your day with intention or seeking a midday moment of peace, this Crème Brûlée Mushroom Latte is the perfect cup of cozy magic. With earthy mushroom coffee, creamy oat milk, a hint of caramel, and just enough sweetness to satisfy the soul, this…
Navigating New Medications: A Chronic Illness Journey
If you’ve been following my health journey for a while, you know my body likes to keep things… interesting. Between fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and the grab bag of autoimmune disorders I’ve got going on, I’ve become something of an unwilling expert in meds, symptoms, and side effects. Still, every new medication feels like stepping into…
Health Update: Diagnosis & Portal Peek (Plus Med Info)
Hey loves, Just wanted to hop on with a quick update following my earlier post about the spine clinic visit. I was finally able to log into the patient portal and read through the notes from today’s appointment—and now I have a bit more clarity (and a few more big words) to sit with. Here…
Health Update: Spine Clinic Results & Some Honest Feels
So… the spine clinic. 😮💨 Whew. That was a lot. But let me be real with y’all for a second. That appointment? It was the most anxiety-inducing medical visit I have ever had, and I think it stemmed from a combination of uncertainty and the weight of the decisions at hand. I was sweating, shaking, nauseous—full-on…
🖤 Shadow & Sanctuary Monday: Creating Safe Spaces for Shadow Work
Shadow work is one of the most powerful, transformative practices we can do for ourselves—but it must be done with care, intention, and in a place that feels safe. This Monday, we’re diving into what it means to create a safe space for shadow journaling, how to protect your emotional well-being during the process, and how…
Two-Week Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas
Planning a budget around doc appointments and holidays can drive you crazy if you let it, especially when juggling schedules and trying to account for unexpected expenses that can arise. To streamline this process, I’ve decided to implement a meal planning strategy for the next two weeks, making things more manageable. I will add in…
My Honest Review: cbdMD Delta 9 THC Gummies
Finding balance, chill, and a little extra joy with every bite As someone who lives with chronic pain from various conditions including Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Brittle Bones, PsA, in addition to PMDD, ADHD, and an autoimmune cocktail that often throws my system into overdrive, I’ve found cannabis products—when responsibly sourced and used—to be a life-changing part…
✨ S’more Iced Mushroom Coffee ✨
A decadent, brain-boosting brew that says, “I deserve this” — because treating yourself is self-care. In a world that demands so much from us — our time, our energy, our attention — it’s easy to forget that we are allowed to slow down and savor something just for ourselves. This S’more Iced Mushroom Coffee is more than just a drink; it’s…
