First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage…
But what happens to mom?
As I confidently and excitedly moved into my role as a working mother, my world very gradually began to crumble. I had the “rich man’s family”, a wonderful husband, a beautiful home, and a thriving new business, so why did I feel like I was dying?
Enter the guilt.
Not only was I burnt out, tired, overwhelmed, anxious beyond control and exhausted, I felt guilty because of it. And due to all of this uncomfortable emotion, I also felt ashamed and isolated.
I was in deep. Rock bottom.
Motherhood can feel hard. But it can also feel amazing.
Through years of working with specialists, coaches, healers and therapists, I found myself no longer at the bottom of that deep dark hole, but realized so many mothers are still down there and I want you to know you don’t have to stay there either.
You deserve so much more in life than to wake up every day feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and anxious.
You no longer need to be your own worst enemy living inside of guilt, shame and isolation feeling lost inside of who you are no matter what the outside of your life looks like.
There IS a way to find confidence, calm and to feel alive again. Yes, even while being a mom.
Through my coined method, The Layered Growth Method, I have created programs and mentorships to help teach and guide you through your very own healing journey that is attainable and sustainable. With the Layered Growth Method, I specialize in energetic healing techniques which will be the catalyst for your biggest change. Through these methods, you will bloom into the bright and happy version of yourself that feels balanced, in control and happy again (or for the first time ever). I know from the depths of my soul how deeply you crave to be this woman and I am here to tell you that she is 100% inside of you and ready to come alive. None of us, including myself, can embark on this journey alone. So if you are a full body yes and ready more than ever, even through the scaries, let’s do this.
…one layer at a time.
I’m a Leo sun, Scorpio rising, Aquarius moon, 4w5, INFJ, Manifesting Generator.
In other words, I’m playful and fun, ambitious, loyal, and expect it in return, and I’m always in my head. I live to counsel and heal others. I’m emotive, creative and love to research things.
I love people but I live for days on my couch with a book, candle and cozy blanket. And I get and execute a million ideas and am multi-passionate.
My husband and I have been together for nearly 17 years and we are each other's biggest fans. I’m a mom to a 9 year old girl and 7 year old boy. We are a family that is super close knit, silly and full of love and energy. We spend a lot of time at our lake house in the Finger Lakes. And we all also love our Irish Setters and Siamese cat like they’re actual people.
Some of my favorite things…
Loving & kissing on this this guy on the right,
Trashy reality shows, cover songs and singing in the bath or shower, shaken espressos, strong Philadelphia accents, books, the smell of fresh rain, taking pictures, fresh flowers, dry red wine, sunsets, watching the sunrise from our lake house dock, Friends reruns on repeat and home cooked soup.
I believe it is every woman’s birthright to know, love and own all of her favorite things
without shame, fear of judgment or guilt.
When working with me, you will begin to discover this and have this as a part of your essence every darn day.
Credentials
Credentials are important, I know this, which is why I’m sharing. However, I personally don’t believe that credentials carry the weight and tell all of a person’s ability to create change in your life. Be sure you connect with me (or whomever you hope to work with) and FEEL if they are the person for you. The heart and intuition always know.
Professional
Certified Counselor, MS
Trauma Informed Certified
Reiki Level II
Chakredy Level II
Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Certified
Personal
Mother of 2 (ages 9 and 7)
Wife
Former working mom to stay at home mom
Entrepreneur/work from home mom
Severe Post-Partum Anxiety with OCD tendencies
PTSD
Take a look and explore different ways we can work together.
And be sure to check out my book, Motherhood Stripped, and my podcast, Same Boat Huddle.