Last week, Ryan, the dogs and I, ventured into the breathtaking Brenta Dolomites. On our first day in the mountains, I encountered a huge bear—his legs taller than I am, his body crafted from wooden chunks. As he gazed at me with incredibly detailed eyes, I heard him ask: "Are you allowing joy and harvesting the honey sweetness of life? If not, what's keeping you from it?"

In Chinese medicine, menopause is known as “Second Spring”—a season of renewal where vital energy, once used for reproduction, is now freed to nourish the body and mind. I’ve chosen to embrace this time as a sacred rite of passage, rather than something to dread.

And I have included some of these practices in my tai chi class. Here are a few practices (and very brief explanations) of practices I use in class and also in my coaching sessions

I recently shared something deeply personal in my latest newsletter—the story of how my partial hysterectomy in 2023 led me to become an intimacy coach. 💙

It wasn't easy to write about the fears I had before surgery: Would I still feel pleasure? How would trauma settle in my pelvis? Could I reclaim my sexual essence after such a profound loss?

But here's what I discovered—sometimes our deepest wounds become our greatest teachers. My healing journey through the VITA™ Method didn't just restore my relationship with my body; it ignited a passion to help other women navigate their own paths to wholeness.

I share the vulnerable details of grief, healing, and rediscovering my power because I know there are women out there who need to hear they're not alone.

If you've ever felt disconnected from your body, your pleasure, or your sense of self—especially after surgery or life-changing experiences—this story is for you.

Let’s discuss something that should have been foundational to our education: the intricate connections within our bodies, the transformative power of sexual energy, and the truth that we are designed for pleasure.

The path to emotional maturity is ultimately a path to freedom—freedom from being controlled by your emotions, freedom to choose your responses, and freedom to experience the full spectrum of human connection and pleasure.

Discover why cultivating internal safety is key for personal growth, creativity, and empowerment. Learn actionable steps to create your safe space starting today.