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Honest Stories. Real Conversations. A Life in Progress.

I’m shifting my writing into something deeper—because life isn’t just recipes and pretty pictures. It’s health, heartbreak, joy, resilience, and figuring out who we are in a world that keeps changing.

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  • Health, wellness, & balance—the realistic kind

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Because sometimes you just need real talk in your inbox—not fluff, not spam. My emails are thoughtful, vulnerable, and rooted in connection.

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Usually once a week, sometimes twice if there’s something truly helpful or time-sensitive.

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