Discover My Latest Article in Divorce Magazine Canada + A Personal Story of Resilience

September is here, and that means the newest edition of Divorce Magazine Canada is out! 🎉 You can find so many resources within, including my article on page 12. Grab your copy here.

As we transition from the warmth of summer to the crispness of fall, I find myself naturally drawn back to routines and structure. How about you? Do you crave some routine right about now, or do you hold onto that relaxed summer vibe for as long as possible? 

For me, there’s always a bit of grief knowing how short our summer season is here in Alberta. A part of me dreams of becoming a snowbird and calling Costa Rica home for a few months each year. Anyone else with me on that? 🌴☀️ If you have any great vacation rentals, let me know! 😉

But for now, it’s back to business, school, and, in a few weeks, hockey for my youngest, who’s just starting grade 11.

Fall brings a certain nostalgia, reminding me of the excitement of picking out new clothes and school supplies. There’s something about that “new start” feeling that still stirs something inside me. 

Unfortunately, even with a fresh start, some things didn’t change—or even got worse.

I’m sharing this with vulnerability. On my first day of grade eight, my best friend was viciously assaulted in front of me in the girls’ gym locker room. The shock didn’t stop there—the crowd joined in, laughing, while I stood frozen. No one helped, and there were no consequences. This experience cemented shame and trauma in me.

Why am I sharing this with you?

Because I know I’m not alone in having experienced trauma. Just like the courageous women who connect with me for coaching, who couldn’t “just get over it” despite years of trying. Or who wonder why the same disempowered patterns keep repeating in their lives.

For years, school was traumatic for me, and I needed healing to release the fear, humiliation, and loneliness I felt. Healing wasn’t just about time passing; it was about finding the courage to work with a practitioner (one of my Gentle Trauma Release peers) who helped me release the baggage that kept me stuck and playing small. 

As I stepped out of my comfort zone, I found that healing opened doors for plans, goals, and dreams that I never thought possible.

Perhaps you also need some healing to truly move forward and embrace your bright future. 

Here’s how it works:

When therapeutic and coaching processes combine with Gentle Trauma Release, the results are quicker, more complete, and lasting.

If you’re yearning for a fresh start but it’s just not happening, I see you.

Whether you:

– Are SO OVER your job but can’t break free.

– Feel alone, neglected, or mistreated in your relationship.

– Want to take better care of your body but can’t seem to make it happen.

– Went through a transition that left you feeling lost.

– Experienced a divorce, loss, or betrayal and don’t feel like yourself anymore.

If this resonates with you, or someone you care about, let’s connect. You can book an “Ask Me Anything” consultation with me here.