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, […]
Part Three – Using Forgiveness to Deal with Upset
This post is part three 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, […]
Part Four – Using Forgiveness to Deal with Upset
This post is part four 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, […]
Part Two – Using Forgiveness to Deal with Upset
This post is part two 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, […]
Part One – Using Forgiveness to Deal with Upset
This post is part one 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, […]
Energetics Product Highlight: Bacteria-Chord
I recently had another tick bite and developed Lyme Disease. My go-to homeopathic remedy for Lyme Disease is Energetix Bacteria-Chord. This post provides a product highlight: Bacteria-Chord. What to do if you get a tick bite This post covers the steps to take in detail if you get a tick bite. Product Highlight: Bacteria-Chord Energetix […]
Part One – Solo Backpacking the North Country Trail in Upper Michigan
This post covers part one of solo backpacking the North Country Trail in Upper Michigan, on the 100-mile stretch between Marquette to Grand Marais. Day 1 NCT MI-UP Munising Falls Visitor Center to Chapel Road If you’ve been following my solo backpacking journey on the North Country Trail, it’s time to tune in again! After […]
How Do I Exercise with a Chronic Illness?
This post covers some of the nitty-gritty about how I exercise with a chronic illness. Where I started I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and over the past two years, I’ve gradually increased my exercise tolerance. In June of 2024, I began solo backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, and at that […]
Solo Backpacking
Why solo backpacking? In 2024, I solo backpacked most of the Superior Hiking Trail and wrote a book about the experience. I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), which causes symptoms of severe inflammation, pain, and allergic-type reactions. I’ve managed my condition with dietary changes, antihistamines, and mast cell stabilizers. In […]
