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08/19/2026

PATHOLOGY 😮 Diagnoses and the medical model can be useful. They can provide language, validation, treatment direction and access to support.

The problem is when we reduce the complexity of a whole person and everything they have lived through to merely a collection of their symptoms.

Sometimes the question is “What disorder does this fit?”

And sometimes we also need to ask, “Why might this response make sense?”

Both can matter. 🤎

08/13/2026

I’ve hopped on board the trend 😉🙋🏽‍♀️

08/12/2026

There has been SO MUCH talk about “regulating” and “resetting” our nervous systems like there’s some ideal, perfect state we’re all supposed to get to.

I hate to be that guy but - there is no such thing. The limit does not exist (lol)

Your nervous system is constantly adapting to your life and that’s includes all parts of it: your relationships, environment, experiences, habits, stress, sleep, food, movement, safety and probably a hundred other things.

Grounding practices can help. Breathwork can help. Meditation can help.

But you also can’t meditate or breathe your way out of poor sleep, processed foods, constant scrolling and overworking (I know this because I try to anyways 🤪)

And we certainly can’t ignore things the most important things like lack of access to resources, sudden loss or trauma, unsafe environments or toxic relationships and then wonder why someone is struggling to “regulate.” (It’s not on you sometimes - this world is kinda f*cked)

Sometimes your nervous system is responding exactly as we would expect it to given what you’re living through.

So no, there isn’t a perfect morning routine that will reset your nervous system or a vibration plate or a $24958595 vagal reset or device or soul reset package

BUT - we can start giving ourselves different experiences, building different patterns and learning what helps our system move through overwhelm and come back to ground. Keep it small and simple and sustainable ❤️

And that’s going to look different for everyone. If you need some help in navigating this or figuring it out - I got you 😉

08/10/2026

Let’s start with the basics. Everyone has their own perspective and I’d love to know yours. What does the term mental health bring up for you? What are things you find helpful or unhelpful in your understanding?

08/08/2026

We talk a lot about mental health like it exists entirely within us.

Go to therapy. Learn coping skills. Set boundaries. Regulate your nervous system.

All of those things can help. But so much of how we feel is also shaped by our relationships, our environments, our basic needs, our communities and the systems we live within.

Sometimes healing means looking at the whole picture.

If you’re looking for a more holistic approach to therapy, I’m currently accepting new clients. You can book a free discovery call through my Jane booking page. 🤎

08/05/2026

In your opinion, what are the most over used or least understood mental health terms?

07/29/2026

Mental health is already complex enough as it is.

Something I’ve noticed is how much the language, terms, and frameworks we use can make it feel even less accessible and more intimidating than it needs to be.

As conversations around mental health and wellness have grown, we’re hearing words like regulation, trauma-informed, somatics, attachment, bilateral stimulation, CBT, and window of tolerance more than ever before.

At the same time, I’ve realized that everyone understands and explains these concepts a little differently.

And rightfully so.

The way I understand them has been shaped by my education, my clinical work, my experiences supporting Indigenous communities, my own lived experiences, and the people who’ve trusted me with their stories. Your understanding has likely been shaped by your experiences too.

So I’ve been wondering…

How can we start unpacking these concepts in a way that creates dialogue? In a way that’s relational, curious, and grounded in the understanding that none of us has it all figured out?

I don’t want this to be another space where a therapist tells you what to think.

I’d rather it be a conversation.

A place where we can ask questions, share perspectives, and make this whole experience of being human feel just a little more understandable.

So… I’m thinking of starting something called “WTF is…?”

A series where we unpack common mental health and wellness terms in plain language. Not because there’s one perfect definition, but because I believe understanding yourself shouldn’t require learning a new language.

We all carry wisdom.

My hope is simply that we can share it in a way that helps us all understand this complex experience of being human a little more gently.

So tell me… what mental health or wellness term have you heard over and over but never really understood?

07/22/2026

Honestly… community. 🤎

When I first started North Star Wellness, I was so intimidated.

I’d look at other businesses and wonder how they got there. They had engaged communities, beautiful offerings, a clear vision, and a voice that seemed so effortless.

Meanwhile, my process has been… scattered. (ADHD, I’m looking at you. 😉)

I’ve questioned myself more times than I can count. Changed my mind. Started things. Pivoted. Wondered if I was even doing this “right.”

But when I really stop and think about what’s helped me grow the most, it hasn’t been another training, another certification, or the perfect business strategy.

It’s been people.

Women who have shown up to my events.

Women who’ve grabbed coffee with me.

Women who’ve shared ideas, opened doors, collaborated, encouraged me, or simply looked at me and said, “Me too.”

That has meant more to me than I can explain.

It’s taken this big, scary dream of building something on my own and made me feel seen. Held. Safe enough to keep going.

We hear so much about networking, but I honestly think what so many of us are really craving is community.

A place where we don’t have to have it all figured out.

A place where we can celebrate each other without competition.

A place where sharing ideas feels natural instead of scarce.

A place where we’re reminded that we’re not meant to do this alone.

That’s the heart behind Illuminate.

Not another networking event.

A space for women entrepreneurs to slow down, connect, and hopefully leave feeling a little more grounded, inspired, and supported than when they walked in.

🤎

I’d genuinely love to hear from you…

Who is one woman who’s made a difference in your life or your business? Tag her below or tell me why.

07/19/2026

There’s so much to hold in this life.

Life is in constant fluctuation. The thoughts, the emotions, the stories we carry.

When tragedy arises, it’s too heavy to carry alone.

The weight can feel unbearable. Like we’re suffocating beneath the suffering.

We are built to connect. To heal each other.

Look around today and notice where you feel grateful. It may be a friend, a moment of peace, or just a good cup of coffee.

Lean into that feeling. Sometimes it’s enough to create a small opening where the light can find you.

Even through all of this, there is still space for the light to get in. 🤎

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