Staying Afloat When It All Feels Too Much…
September can be….. a lot. Between back-to-school chaos, shifting routines, and life throwing unexpected curveballs, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. For myself, some days have felt heavier than others, but I’ve also been noticing what helps me stay grounded and present, and I think you might relate.
I’ve been reminded that staying true to myself means actually feeling my feelings instead of distracting myself or over-functioning. I’ve been practicing this for nearly two decades, and some days it’s still uncomfortable…. but leaning into it is what keeps me aligned and moving forward.
Lately, the things that have helped me to stay afloat have been simple but imperitive: long hot baths when the house is quiet at night, slow walks in the forest where I can feel my nervous system settle down, honest conversations with soul-level friends, sipping hot drinks slowly, making nourishing meals, and soaking in the little moments of peaceful connection with my kids. Even on messy, chaotic days, slowing down enough to remember what truly matters has been essential, and I’m inviting more of this slowness this month ahead.
I was reminded of the importance of slow presence during the Healing for Healers one-day retreat I held in September. Leading this offering with Trina Metz and Brea Livingstone by my side was deeply nourishing for me. I didn’t just lead, I was supported and deeply replenished, journeying alongside an incredible group of women. Every part of the day was intentionally designed to help participants feel grounded, reconnect with their knowing, and leave replenished: body, mind, and spirit. It was better than I could have imagined, and I’ve been dreaming of the next one ever since. (If you’d like to join another one-day H4H, send me a note. You can also get on the waitlist for the full weekend H4H retreat happening over the fall equinox in 2026!)
I’m also feeling really excited about the work I have coming up ahead this fall. This year marks the fourth round of my annual Embodied Self-Connection one-day retreat, and another round of my Metamorphosis Group Therapy Weekend Retreat, which continues to evolve in new, meaningful ways each time.
And I’m dreaming big for the year ahead with a brand new retreat that feels so good it can’t be missed: Alignment: A Spring Equinox Retreat. All of the details have fallen into place with some incredible guest contributors stepping in to lead sessions in addition to the sessions I’m offering and it’s going to be just amazing.
If you’ve related to the theme of feeling overwhelmed …. consider taking a moment to notice what’s keeping you afloat these days—and invite more of it into your life, as long as it’s serving your highest self. ✨
