Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it - one intentional step at a time.

One of the hardest parts of starting over is not knowing where to turn.

When I began my own journey of healing and rebuilding, I spent countless hours searching resources - books, podcasts, people and any other type of support that would help me make sense of what I was feeling and figure out what came next.

This page exists so you don't have to search alone.

Everything here is something I have personally read, used, or trusted on my own road back to myself. It is organized by areas of life that I encountered on my journey of starting over that helped me move forward and create an intentional life that I love. Whether you're in the thick of healing, just beginning to dream again, or somewhere in between, I hope something here meets you exactly where you are.

You don't have to figure all of this out at once. Just start with what calls to you.

Healing and Emotional Support

Healing is not a straight line. It goes up and down and backwards, but you don't have to walk it alone. These resources have supported me through some of the hardest seasons of my life. Whether you are just beginning to understand what you've been through or are further along in your journey, I hope something here meets you exactly where you are.

  • This is where my journey began.

    https://www.flyingfreenow.com/

    Online help for healing for women who are currently experiencing or have experienced emotional abuse in their marriage. Natalie Hoffman offers help and suport with articles, coaching, and community for women. Natalie and her Flying Fee and Flying HIgher programs were key in helping me with my journey of healing.

  • https://ifs-institute.com/

    I discovered IFS through Flying Free. Such a breakthrough in learning about the parts inside me and one way of learning how to heal and move forward from trauma.

  • https://app.innernow.com/en/

    A meditation app that has been instrumental in helping me learn how to meditate and rewire my brain. It has a yearly fee that I pay gladly as it is filled with healing and growth meditations.

  • Huberman Lab Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/a-science-supported-journaling-protocol-to-improve/id1545953110?i=1000635404692

    A research based writing protocol to significantly improve immediate and long-term mental health.

Books that Helped Me Heal

These are the books that found me at exactly the right moment on my healing journey. They gave me language for things I had felt but never been able to name. They made me cry, helped me understand my pain, and pointed the way to true healing and growth. All of these books reminded me that other women had walked this road and come out the other side. I hope one of them does the same for you.

  • One of the first and one of the most important books I read on my healing journey. It explains iin clear, compassionate language how trauma lives in the body and how to begin releasing it.

  • This is a technical and challenging book, however it is one of the best books on understanding how emotions are made and that they are not pre-programmed. Understanding how the brain and emotions work together helped me realize how much control I have over my emotions and therefore my actions and reactions.

  • A research-based toolkit for moving past what’s holding you back. One of the best books I read to help me move out of feeling ‘stuck". It is a road map with actionable steps to move forward in your life with confidence.

Health and Wellness

When I started creating an intentional life, I quickly learned that wellness was more than just emotional, it involved the whole person - physical , spiritual, and mental. Our bodies carry what our minds are working through. These resources helped me understand that connection and start taking care of myself from the inside out — gently, consistently, and without pressure.

  • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/female-specific-exercise-nutrition-for-health-performance/id1545953110?i=1000662955352

    Huberman podcast discussion with Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in female specific nutrition and training. They discuss which excercise and nutrition protocols are ideal for women based on age and particular goals.

  • https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-261/

    Mel Robbins podcast with Dr. Judith Joseph, founder of the Happiness Lab, in which she shares her 5 V’s framework to take control of your mindset and create lasting happiness.

  • A YouTube yoga instructor specializing in different length (10 min - 1 hour) videos for all levels featuring Vinyassa, Stretch and Flexibility, Yin and Pilates classes.

Growth and Journaling

Personal growth takes time. It happens through small, intentional practices done consistently over time. These resources have supported my own growth journey and helped me connect with myself creatively and emotionally. They also helped me develop the journaling practice that eventually became this brand. Start with whatever calls to you.

  • https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-282/

    A Mel Robbins podcast featuring Jay Shetty sharing practical ways to find clarity and cultivate a sense of peace about where you are and where you’re headed.

  • A content creator that teaches watercolor. Very beginner friendly, easy and fun to follow along with. She inspired me to start learning how to paint for the first time ever!

  • A goal setting book that guides you in analyzing

  • An Instagram content creator and founder of of 1% Better. Very practical tips on improving your life. He shares many ideas for productivity and mindset.