🎉 My Birthday Gift to You: A Peek Behind the The Practice Curtain 🎁

Well, friends, another trip around the sun for me today! While I’m not exactly throwing a big party with streamers and champagne (although, let’s be honest, that does sound fun), I am doing something a little different this year.

This year, I want to give you a gift. Yes, really.

One of the things I’ve loved most over the past five years has been building The Practice—my online Enneagram membership program. It’s become a soulful little corner of the internet where curious, courageous humans gather to explore the Enneagram, ask deeper questions, and do the work of becoming more aligned, awake, and alive.

And while The Practice is usually a members-only space, I’ve decided—in celebration of my birthday—to throw open the doors for one very special Community Call this Thursday, June 19th, at 12 PM CT on Zoom.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the curtain of The Practice, or if you’ve been craving a dose of meaningful connection and insight in the middle of your week, this is for you.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

Enneagram Subtypes: How Instincts Shape Our Growth

You’ve probably heard about subtypes—those fascinating layers that influence how our core type shows up in relationships, work, and self-care. But did you know they can also be one of the most powerful keys to growth?

We’ll explore:

✨ What the three subtypes are (Self-Preservation, Social, and One-to-One)

✨ How they subtly shape your behaviors, patterns, and priorities

✨ Why understanding your dominant subtype can unlock major “aha” moments

✨ Ways to use subtype awareness for more tailored, embodied growth

And of course, there will be time for community check-ins, thoughtful discussion, and that signature blend of depth + warmth that The Practice is all about.

Ready to join us?

👉 Click here to join (it’s free!) 

🗓 Thursday at 12 PM CT via Zoom

Whether you’re an Enneagram aficionado, just starting to dip your toes in, or simply someone who wants to grow in good company, I’d love to see your face in the virtual room.

Thanks for being part of my world. It means more than you know. Here’s to another year of curiosity, courage, and becoming. 💛

Love & Gratitude,

Katie

Looking for Community - Start Here

When was the last time you really felt seen? Heard? When do you get to be squishy and vulnerable and feel the support of a loving, like-minded group? Where do you feel a deep sense of belonging?

If you had a shaky response to any of the above, consider this your invitation for more.

I became a therapist because I'd been a client my whole life. I wanted to meet people in the sacred and liminal spaces I'd been met by countless brilliant teachers (aka therapists). About six years ago, I decided to go beyond the one-on-one work and offer this healing space to a group of women who loved the Enneagram almost as much as I did! It's not group therapy. It's not a class. It's not about networking (although this always organically happens!). And it's not just lunch. It's the Enneagram Mastermind Gatherings. It's a quiet, powerful container where women come home to themselves—and from there, lead with more purpose, presence, and grace.

I firmly believe there comes a time in every woman's journey when leading well requires something deeper. Not another strategy or productivity hack—but a return to self. A space to get honest, soften control, and reconnect with the truest part of you.

This is that space.

The Enneagram Mastermind is a small group experience designed for women who want to live, love, and lead from a place of grounded self-awareness—where clarity replaces striving, courage replaces over-functioning, and connection replaces isolation.

Guided by the wisdom of the Enneagram, our conversations will go far beyond personality types. We'll explore the narratives that drive us, the patterns that hold us back, and the powerful shift that happens when we lead from within.

What You'll Experience:

• A deeper understanding of your Enneagram type and how it shows up in your leadership

• Monthly gatherings filled with rich discussion, reflection, real connection, and plenty of laughter

• Inner work meets outer impact—we'll explore how your growth creates ripple effects in your life, your work, and your relationships

• A curated circle of women on a similar path, doing the work alongside you

Spots are limited. If your heart feels a "yes," sign up here. We begin in September and go through April 2026. Come as you are.

Need some convincing? Here's Kelsie, one of the OG Mastermind members…

I can't wait to know you better real soon!

Love & Gratitude,

Katie

The Summer Self-Care Edit

Summer is here, and so is the pressure to have your life together.

You know the drill—glowy skin, smoothie bowls, perfectly curated vacations, Aperol Spritz, and an endless supply of linen outfits and emotional regulation. Meanwhile, most of us are just trying not to melt into a puddle of SPF and iced coffee.

But here’s the thing: summer doesn’t need to be a performance. It’s actually one of the best times to pause, reset, and tend to yourself in a way that feels human, not heroic. Self-care in this season is less about becoming a better person and more about remembering who you already are—just maybe with a bit more sun on your face.

So, here’s my Summer Self-Care Edit—a little guide to staying grounded, nourished, and a smidge more sane while the world is out here trying to sell you a better beach body.

1. Start Slow. Like, Really Slow.

You don’t have to hit the ground running—unless that’s your thing, in which case, go off. But for the rest of us, try easing into your morning. Brew your coffee without multitasking. Sit outside and let your retinas soak up some natural light before you scroll the 'gram. Pro tip: your to-do list can wait. The world won’t fall apart if you don’t check your email before 9 a.m. (Probably.)

2. Hydrate Like a Hydrated Queen.

Water: the original wellness influencer. Your body needs it, your skin loves it, and your brain literally functions better with it. So yes, carry the emotional support water bottle—but also drink from it. Bonus points if you throw in some mint or lemon and feel like a spa guest in your own kitchen.

3. Move, But Not in a Punishment-y Way.

Let movement feel like freedom, not penance. Think dancing to Beyoncé in your living room, walking aimlessly around your neighborhood while eavesdropping on podcast strangers, or stretching on your porch while pretending you’re at a luxury yoga retreat. Whatever gets the energy flowing and the stress out of your joints.

4. Say “No” With Love and SPF.

Just because it’s sunny doesn’t mean you have to RSVP “yes” to everything. Guard your energy like a rare vintage candle—burn it wisely. If your body says “no,” trust her. She’s wiser than your calendar.

5. Eat Food That Looks Like a Rainbow Exploded.

If it grew in the ground or on a tree and it makes your plate look like an abstract painting, go for it. Summer is the season of effortless nourishment—fresh berries, crisp greens, corn so sweet it could double as dessert. Your body will thank you, and so will your tastebuds.

6. Take Your Phone Less Seriously.

We all need a break from the infinite scroll. Set a tech boundary that feels kind but firm—like a mom with good snacks. Try leaving your phone in another room, or better yet, go off the grid for a few hours. If anyone asks, you were busy communing with your higher self (or just watching clouds).

7. Play. No Seriously, Play.

Remember fun? It didn’t die after third grade. Bring it back. Chase fireflies, make a mess, laugh until you snort. It’s good for your nervous system—and it looks good on you.

8. Let Yourself Feel All of It.

Summer can hold contradictions—joy, nostalgia, grief, restlessness. You don’t have to pick one. Let it be messy. Let it be yours.

At the end of the day, summer self-care isn’t about becoming your “best self.” It’s about coming home to your real self—the one who’s still learning, still soft, still showing up.

Preferably in stretchy pants, with a popsicle in hand.

Love & Gratitude,

Katie

P.S. The Self-Care Workshop is coming BACK! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11th in Nashville!

Tell Me Your Story

One of the most illuminating truths I’ve come to believe is this: we’re all living inside a story. You, me, your ever-loving mother-in-law—even my adorable 5-year-old, Tucker. Yep, I’m already noticing the clues come together. But here’s the catch—more often than not, it’s a story we didn’t consciously choose.

Somewhere along the line—usually in those delicate early years—we picked up a narrative that helped us feel safe, seen, and secure. It was adaptive. It got us through. But over time, what once protected us starts to confine us. That story becomes the air we breathe… and we forget we’re even breathing it.

That’s where the Enneagram comes in—not as a personality test or a trendy self-help tool, but as a kind of sacred mirror. It reflects back the core narrative you’ve been living out, often without realizing it. And not just any narrative—one that, while once helpful, is now keeping you stuck.

Each Type Tells a Different Story:

Type One: “If I don’t get it right, I’m not worthy.” The pressure to be good becomes exhausting, and the voice of the inner critic never lets up.

Type Two: “If I’m not needed, I’ll be forgotten.” So they give and give, quietly hoping someone will see them behind all the helping.

Type Three: “If I’m not successful, I won’t be loved.” They hustle hard, wearing masks of achievement, even when the soul underneath is aching.

Type Four: “Something’s missing in me.” They long for authenticity, often haunted by the feeling that they’re just… not quite enough.

Type Five: “The world takes too much, so I’ll retreat.” They guard their energy like gold, believing safety lies in self-sufficiency.

Type Six: “If I’m not prepared, everything will fall apart.” They seek certainty in a world that offers very little of it.

Type Seven: “Pain isn’t safe, so I’ll chase what’s next.” They run fast toward the light, afraid if they stop, the darkness will catch up.

Type Eight: “Only the strong survive.” They armor up, not realizing their true strength lives in tenderness.

Type Nine: “My presence disrupts peace.” So they go quiet, fading into the background, even when their voice is desperately needed.

But here’s the thing: once we can name our story, we can question it. We can soften our grip. We can remember we’re not just characters—we’re also authors.

The Enneagram doesn’t tell you who you are. It helps you wake up to the story you’ve been living… and maybe, just maybe, imagine a truer one.

And that, my friend, is where the healing begins.

Remember, I’m your girl if you need some help with the editing process!

Love & Gratitude,

Katie

3 Reasons You Should be Meditating (Free Guided Med!)

Tomorrow is World Meditation Day. So I thought it apropos to share some of my story around the practice. There are volumes of scientific research boasting all the reasons meditation is a game-changer. I’m sure they are quite thorough and convincing, too.

However, today, I want to share from my heart and experience how meditation has and continues to change my life for the better.

This post is for all you fellow perfectionists, control freaks, planners, cardio-lovers, results-oriented, make-it-happen folks who feel 20 minutes of meditation sounds like a large helping of time-suck.

Oh, I know you…

About 10 years ago, I began noticing an overarching, intense physical discomfort out of nowhere (or so I thought). My throat and jaw locked up. My mid-back twisted in a knot. It became difficult to sing and speak, even in sessions with clients. Sleep became a distant wish.

As a health-conscious, avid exerciser who’d done her fair share of work in therapy throughout the years, I felt discouraged—and powerless.

After seeking out every alternative healing modality I could find, I noticed a subtle common theme emerge from acupuncturist, chiropractor, voice coach, and therapist alike. Quite simply, their sage voices all harmonized in a singular chord. It was in the key of: RELAX.

I wasn’t depressed or anything. In fact, I was quite content. Yet I’d been running so hard on a treadmill of survival mode that had become my norm. My body, brain, and emotions formed a strike, actively rebelling against the grueling pace I’d had them on for decades.

Meditation has been my vehicle into this new world of rest, yet interestingly enough, has also opened up my life in a new way, allowing for increased willingness and opportunities. Funny how that works. I firmly believe we all should develop some type of mindfulness practice, now more than ever.

Here are the three big reasons I think we should all be meditating:

We Build more self-awareness and self-acceptance: Self-awareness is the biggest indicator of success in life, relationships, and work. However, we’re so busy (and often stressed) we don’t carve out the time to practice the stillness required to grow that necessary muscle of self-awareness. In my experience, I’d over-developed the muscle of self-criticism and perfectionism instead. Practicing meditation or other mindfulness exercises allows space to unlearn that harsh inner critic and grow the safe, neutral observer needed to bake in healthy self-awareness, compassion, and positive sustained change.

We release tension and toxins in our bodies that create long-term negative health effects. It was a lightbulb moment the day I made the connection between disease in our minds and bodies with literal “dis-ease” and tension we hold tightly within. This stress, or contraction, will eventually exacerbate, causing much bigger health concerns down the road unless we learn how to release it. Practicing meditation trains our bodies and minds to slow down and release that arthritic grip we unconsciously develop over time. Added bonuses include better sleep, mood, energy, and creativity that crop up as a result.

We begin to connect to our essence, or true self, as we become aware of unconscious habits. As we move from the false self, or ego, to the true self, or essence, we experience deep spiritual transformation. It’s letting go of fear in order to embrace openness to something greater than ourselves. We simply can’t do that if we are living out of our blindspots on autopilot. Over time, as we commit to a meditation practice, a natural byproduct becomes this relaxation of old programming and an exploration of the love and curiosity that’s been there from day one. We were born loving, open beings. We learned fear to help us survive. Yet, lasting positive change is rarely built on fear. We must create the precious space in our days to excavate that little person inside that desperately longs to be seen and known. She’s honest and wise beyond her years, too. Some people swear practicing meditation over time slows down aging. I can’t speak to that; however, I believe connecting to the most loving and true parts of us inevitably lend a softer lens to whatever we may be facing in life. In this sense, we do recover that childlike part of us that sees more beauty in everything.

If you are looking for an enneagram-based mindfulness toolkit, I’d love for you to join The Practice, my online membership community! As my gift to you, enjoy this free guided meditation and practice with me this week.

Love & Gratitude,

Katie