If you are a caregiver, sometimes you need to dash out the door to support hour loved one. Sometimes you may sit in waiting rooms or doctor’s appointments to support them, and wish you had brought a snack or water — for you or them. This post delves into what I keep in my caregiver […]
Part 4 of Solo Backpacking MI UP
I had not added up my mileage since starting to solo backpack the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and as of the end of this section, I’ve covered 763 miles on the North Country Trail. This post describes Part 4 of solo backpacking in MI UP between Copper Peak and Lake of the Clouds. Part 4 […]
How I Use Homeopathy to Manage My Chronic Illness
I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and I experience many symptoms with it, including disordered sleep, pain, and inflammation. This post describes how I use homeopathy to manage my chronic illness. What is homeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that aims to trigger the body’s natural healing process using […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Singing and Chanting
This post spotlights the nervous system regulating tool: Singing and Chanting. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies […]
Part Three Solo Backpacking the NCT MI-UP
I started solo backpacking the North Country Trail in 2024, and have covered about 650 miles of the 4800-mile trail so far. I’m currently working my way across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This post covers part three of solo backpacking the NCT MI-UP. Part three: solo backpacking the NCT MI-UP Day 10 on NCT […]
Five Ways to Tell That the SSP is Working
I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to my clients because it has been profoundly helpful in healing my own nervous system dysregulation. As a passive listening therapy, SSP rewires the brain to recognize safety, enabling deeper healing—especially for individuals with chronic illness, where nervous system dysregulation underlies their condition. It’s common for people […]
Solo Backpacking: Knowing When to Call it
Here’s my latest update on solo backpacking the North Country Trail – Michigan Upper Peninsula: Knowing when to call it. Day 9 on the NCT MI-UP: – Knowing When to Call It I spent the past three weeks at home cleaning and organizing my backpacking gear, planning my next solo sections, and managing my Lyme […]
MCAS Friendly Protein Pancakes
Here’s a new recipe for MCAS Friendly Protein Pancakes. I’ve been enjoying Trader Joe’s gluten-free protein pancakes, but my store was sold-out last time I visited. So, here’s my take on the recipe! Here’s the recipe for MCAS Friendly Protein Pancakes
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Diaphragmatic breathing
This post spotlights the nervous system regulating tool: Diaphragmatic breathing. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies emphasize […]
Part Five – Using Forgiveness to Deal with Upset
This post is part five in a series on using forgiveness to deal with upset, or an “ego storm,” as many people who study A Course In Miracles call it. Losing sight of peace Let’s say another driver in traffic just cut you off. Or, your toddler is throwing their twelfth tantrum this morning. Or, […]