Coaching
I’ll help you get out of your own way.

I work with people who feel stuck in their journey of self-discovery. Whether you're dealing with the lingering wounds of past traumas, navigating the complexities of adoption, or striving to shift your mindset to bring your true desires to fruition, I'm here to lend a hand.

From personalized 1:1 coaching sessions to customized retreat experiences, my focus is on guiding you through your healing journey. Together, we'll rediscover your sense of purpose and uncover the joy that's been waiting for you.

With empowerment techniques and a shift in mindset, we'll rise above the shadows of your past traumas, setbacks, or obstacles, revealing the path toward your passions, discovering profound meaning, and embracing your true purpose.

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Adoption Coaching

Drawing from my personal journey, which includes being adopted as a baby and later relinquishing a daughter for adoption at the age of fifteen, only to reconnect with both my biological family and the daughter I relinquished, I bring a unique perspective to the table. 

I'm able to provide valuable insights into the emotions and experiences associated with the adoption journey. Specifically, I offer coaching to adoptees and birth/first parents navigating the complexities of adoption and reunion. I am particularly engaged with adoptive, foster, and kinship parents because my passion lies in the well-being of children above all else.

My Coaching Offerings

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Adoption

As an adoptee and someone who relinquished a child for adoption, I have a unique perspective on different aspects of the adoption cycle.

  • My Adoption Story

  • Relinquishing a Child for Adoption

  • Why Adopted Kids Are More Likely to Have Drug and Alcohol Issues

  • Meeting my Birth Family

  • Meeting My Daughter

  • The Complexities Within the Adoption Constellation

  • Discovering My Indigenous Roots

  • Navigating the Grief of Adoption

  • The Process of Writing My Life Story

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Healing from Trauma

I’ve had to figure out a lot of things along the way, and one of my greatest joys is now getting to help others navigate their healing journey.

  • Forgiveness of Yourself and Others

  • Letting Go of Anger

  • Replacing Anger with Compassion

  • Learning to Have Empathy

  • Trauma Makes Us Sick - divorce, illness, unhealthy behaviors

  • Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma

  • Overcoming Assault and Rape

  • How I Healed Through Writing

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Finding Your True Identity

Searching for who you truly are can be exhausting and upsetting at times, but it’s easier when you have the right community around you.

  • Reshaping Your Narrative

  • Changing Your Mindset

  • Reprogramming Your Brain

  • Becoming More Self-Aware

  • How to Get Off Autopilot Mode

  • Listening to Your Body and Emotions

  • Learning Self-Love

  • How Writing Can Help You Figure Out Who You Are

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Spirituality

I don’t care what you call it, but I believe in believing in something bigger than all of us.

  • Living a More Meaningful, Purposeful, Joyful Life

  • Understanding the Power of the Divine

  • The Power of Gratitude

  • Manifest a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

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Trauma survivors, I get you, because I was you.

Resentment. Shame. Anger. Grief. Confusion. Loneliness.

I’ve felt all of these things–sometimes all at once.

As an adoptee growing up in a house filled with religious repression, trauma, rage, and physical and sexual abuse I couldn’t control what happened to me as a child. I spent years feeling like I was never good enough, wasn’t worthy of love, had no identity–and I made a lot of bad decisions as a result.

But I am more than my trauma. I am more than my pain.

Although they are things that happened to me, they do not define me. And they don’t have to define you either. I’m here to tell you that your past is your greatest gift.

It might not seem possible right now, but I can help you see how your past can influence your present in a positive way. If you’re ready to embrace hope, healing and a thriving life with purpose, let’s get started!