The Fall Edit 2021
Fall is undoubtedly my favorite season. I feel a bit like Mr. Fitzgerald in that life seems to offer a second, and equally romantic, Spring, or new beginning when early October rolls around. Yet I’m also well acquainted with the struggles and temptations that come along with the changing seasons. The days get shorter, schedules mount up, self-care tends to wane, and I often feel a dank, subtle chill of loneliness sneak in.
Have you struggled much with seasonal depression?
I have…big time. That said, I’ve learned the hard way how vital it is to intentionally manage expectations and routines in order to stay connected to daily hope and healing. In light of this, I like to send out a Fall Edition of sorts—full of new ideas and opportunities to stay on top of our self-care game as we head into the coming months. If you follow fashion, it’s a bit like that thick, fresh, September Vogue edition boasting fall’s most delicious offerings. Pure magic.
This year, I’m more excited than ever to explore some new opportunities to connect to yourself and your community in life-giving ways.
All too often we’re tempted into autopilot—that sleepy trance of contained chaos—and end up just going through the motions. I don’t know about you, but I want to feel alive and awake in my experience this fall, savoring each moment like a gift—or that inaugural pumpkin spice latte.
Here are a few ideas to support you in this pursuit. I think you’ll find something you can enjoy despite the hectic demands of the season.
The Practice: You are the type of person who wants great things out of life! The Practice is a self-development toolkit that combines practical ways to use the Enneagram, mindfulness, and yoga in your daily experience in order to truly thrive and create the optimal life and relationships you desire. I created this self-care tool kit for clients who needed an extra nudge in their work outside of therapy. The constant drone I’d hear in my work with clients is simple: I need tools! So I developed the Practice to serve as a therapeutic tool kit combining meditation, writing, yoga, and of course, the Enneagram, to support you in your ongoing self-development work. Sign up today!
Infrared Sauna: Need a detoxification boost? I sure did when I found out I had breast cancer back in April. I decided to do everything in my power in order to support the highest immunity possible. I joined Pure Sweat Sauna Studio. Pure Sweat Sauna Studio is a space for wellness, rooted in community and connection, offering state-of-the-art, full spectrum, infrared saunas.
Acclaimed by the world’s leading health experts, elite athletes, and people just like you, Infrared Saunas deliver an abundance of clinically tested and research-based health and healing benefits, including detoxification, pain relief, weight loss, reduced inflammation and deep, mental + physical relaxation.
TN Neurofeedback: At Tennessee Neurofeedback, clients experience a four-step process designed to help them understand how their brain is functioning, how that is causing the symptoms they are facing, and how they can make progress towards a greater sense of well-being through brain training. We start with a brain map, which reads brainwave activity at 19 locations on the scalp and compares that data to hundreds of other maps to identify areas where the brain’s function is outside of a normal, healthy range. Clients then have a consult with their clinical director to learn about their map. The consult is designed to give clients a better sense of how their brain function is related to how they’re feeling, and shows patterns ranging from anxiety, depression, and trauma to sleep issues, concussions, and inflammation. The brain map then serves as the basis for neurofeedback treatment, which harnesses the brain’s innate ability to heal itself and moves the areas of dysregulation in the brain to a healthier level of function. As the brain changes, clients see a decrease in symptoms like anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, behavioral issues, and trauma responses.
Self-Care Workshop: When it comes to self care, you need a plan. This weekend workshop will help you create a self care plan that gets you where you want to be. Join us FEBRUARY 26-27, 2022 in Nashville, TN.
Do you feel like you’re just ‘winging it’ when it comes to self care? Honestly — I get it. It’s hard to know what to spend your time on and what will actually contribute to your personal growth.
But self care doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t have to guess anymore. The Self Care Workshop will help you create a simple self-care plan you can use daily to create lasting, positive change in your life. With a daily self-care routine you can practice on your own, you’ll gain clarity in your life and pave the path towards growth.
It’s simpler (and cheaper!) than you think. Deepen your self-awareness with the Enneagram and understand why you behave the way you do. Develop healthier relationships with yourself and others, reduce anxiety and improve your mood.
Don’t leave your self care up to chance. Come learn how to nurture yourself in a way that creates positive change in your life. Stay tuned for registration details coming soon! You deserve this.Radnor Lake: Much like Nashville’s very own Central Park, Radnor Lake is a picturesque pocket of nature with several serene trails to choose from if you’re looking for an excuse to get outside and behold the stunning leaves and light. It’s been something of a sanctuary for me throughout the 26 years I’ve lived in Nashville. The wildlife is happening as well! Don’t be surprised to encounter plenty of deer and turkeys on the trail. Exercise and nature are two highly grounding components in life. Radnor allows you to fully experience the benefits of both.
Closet Detox: Do you ever feel overwhelmed or even embarrassed when you walk in your closet? Shoes strewn everywhere, old clothes you forgot you had stuffed in drawers, moth balls collecting in your sweater collection? I know I do. And on the flip side, whenever you take the time to organize it, all of life feels that much clearer. Well, my best friend and Feng Shui expert Lindsley Brooks has the perfect solution: A Closet Detox. This valuable service consists of:
—4 hour style assessment and “detoxing” of your closet with Lindsley
—10 outfits styled out of your most key pieces
—A curated shopping list of the must-have pieces that are missing from your closet
Any Clothes that you will be releasing will be gathered and donated to Dress for Success or Donation of your choosing. Connect with Lindsley and book a session today!Holiday Meditation Challenge:” This Holiday season starting in November, I’m inviting you into an eight-week meditation challenge. You’ll receive a (free!) meditation each week with a specific grounding focus. For example, gratitude, self-compassion, presence, creativity, expectations, rest, etc. Meditation is an incredible way to deepen self-awareness, foster a sense of calm, as well as build out resilience in the midst of chaos. Plus, there will be a fun surprise give-a-way at the end of the year you WON’T want to miss!! Stay tuned for more on this.
That’s a wrap! I can’t wait to hear how you’re taking care of you this fall…and maybe I’ll even see you soon at Radnor, my Nashville Happy Place!