Jessica Goodman, L.Ac.

08/15/2021

Solo mission… heading to SoCal to spend the week with . Two moms. Six kids. We’ve got this, right?! 🤪

07/29/2021

⭐️ Self Care is the best kind of care ⭐️

I hurt my shoulder working out…. You’d think I’d automatically remember to use all of these tools I have at my fingertips. But, the truth is….. I am my own worst patient. I forget to take care of myself sometimes. I’ve gotten better in the last few years but, I still forget. Because my default is to put everyone else’s needs before my own.

My shoulder got hurt, then it got better, then I hurt it again yesterday. And as I was watching the olympics with my boys this morning, I was reminded of the power of Chinese medicine when I saw the Australian men’s swim team stepping up to the pool with cupping marks all over their backs. Cups! For pain! Brilliant!

So… here I am. Practicing what I preach. Because i can’t take care of anyone else until I’ve taken care of myself. Also, cups are awesome 😍.

07/28/2021

I’ve worked with so many women who struggle with honoring their NO. I’ve struggled my whole life with honoring my NO. It’s a life lesson for me, one I don’t think I’ll ever “arrive” at, rather, a lesson I’ll spend my lifetime practicing.

It seems simple- saying yes to the things that light us up and saying no to the things that don’t. But how many of you have struggled with this skill?

Today, I am honoring for honoring her NO, for honoring her whole Self. For putting her Self first. She said no on the biggest stage… there is so much more strength in honoring your no than in pushing through because other people expect you to say yes. We can learn so, so much from her example 💜.

07/28/2021

I’ve worked with so many women who struggle with honoring their NO. I’ve struggled my whole life with honoring my NO. It’s a life lesson for me, one I don’t think I’ll ever “arrive” at, rather, a lesson I’ll spend my lifetime practicing.

It seems simple- saying yes to the things that light us up and saying no to the things that don’t. But how many of you have struggled with this skill?

Today, I am honoring for honoring her NO, for honoring her whole Self. For putting her Self first. She said no on the biggest stage… there is so much more strength in honoring your no than in pushing through because other people expect you to say yes. We can learn so, so much from her example 💜.

Simone Biles was already an Olympic champion—the GOAT of women’s gymnastics.

Now she’s accomplished a bigger victory—championing mental illness. Today, Simone withdrew from competition, citing mental health struggles.

Do you see what she just modeled? For all of us?

She honored her whole, entire self.

She reminded the world that we are not just physical bodies that should be pushed beyond the brink. We are emotional, mental, and spiritual human beings—and wellness extends to all parts.

Simone just gave every one of us permission to make choices that honor our mental health. Because even the champions among us need to step back now and again.

I have never cheered harder for an Olympic moment. Extraordinary courage.

Thank you, Simone. 🤍
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06/10/2021

Sometimes, you just gotta make time for each other…. Especially when you’re in paradise 💜🌈🌴

06/03/2021

Hawaii life 🌈💜🌴

05/23/2021

⭐️WE FOUND VEGAN GLUTEN FREE PIZZA ⭐️

We haven’t been out to eat as a family for ages and ages. One, because eating out in a pandemic with three littles felt impossible for a long time. Two, since we found out about their looooooong list of food sensitivities, it’s been hard to find a restaurant that feels safe. Until TONIGHT 😍

piantepizzeria thank you for existing so we can still eat pizza. We will be back, mostly so I can stuff my face with your vegan gluten free jalapeño poppers again, but also because my kids LOVED your pizza.

Eating out with food sensitivities is hard.... do you follow ? Kayla is doing some amazing things in the world. Her mission is to make it easier for people like me (and my kids) to safely eat out without ending up sick 💜. Go give her a like!

****le @ Piante Pizzeria

03/30/2021

Spring break. Day #1. 70 degrees in Denver= MUST be outdoors 😍. Introduced the munchkins to Red Rocks today.... I see family concerts in our future. Even snuck in a little workout. Today was a really good day ❤️.

03/10/2021

Here is the list of oils you will need for my masterclass on 3/22 at 6pm MST. Let me know if you’d like to order them ahead of time, need samples of the oils you don’t have or if you’d like ideas for substitutions! (Oils samples only for those who don’t currently have a DoTERRA account or are currently working with another DoTERRA wellness advocate).

03/10/2021

“I am rooted but I flow” —Virginia Woolf

Have you ever spent time doing something where you just lost track of time? Have you ever felt pure joy doing something simple? Where it felt so fun that you didn’t even notice 3-4-5 hours had passed? Perhaps you felt like all the stars were aligned for you and something just felt “easy”. These are all examples of being in FLOW with the universe and with your natural rhythm.

Being rooted and remaining open is the key to finding flow in your body and in your life. And flow is the key to locating your body’s inner compass to guide you in the “right direction for right now”. Did you know it’s possible to stay in flow for more than a couple of hours here and there? You have the potential to be in flow ALL OF THE TIME.

In Chinese medicine, living in flow means you’re connected to your Essence, which is who you truly are, at your core. Interestingly, essential oils contain the Essence of a plant—who the plant truly is at its core. This is why essential oils are a powerful tool to regulate the body: you can use the energy contained in an essential oil to shift your own energy.

Combine the intelligence of essential oils with the body’s acupuncture meridian system and there is no stopping you from becoming your own healer. When essential oils are applied to specific acupuncture points and zones on the body, they invite your energy to move out of staying “stuck in the same old story”. Essential oils help your body find its natural rhythm, and once you find that, you find FLOW!

Join me on Monday, March 22nd for a guided masterclass using the wisdom of Chinese medicine and the power of essential oils. I’ll take you through my protocol for getting back into your body, locating and trusting your inner compass so you can access that magical space where everything feels aligned just for you.

RSVP by commenting below or email [email protected] by 3/18/21. I can provide oil samples for you if you don’t currently have a DoTERRA account and aren’t currently working with anyone else in DoTERRA.

02/26/2021

The Winter season is alllllll about nourishing your foundational energy to set you up for success for the rest of the year. In Chinese medicine, you build up your foundational energy by focusing on the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder. Here are some of my ideas for how to nourish these organs.... listen to the live I did earlier today for more info on how to tap into the energy of winter ❄️. @ Denver, Colorado