Ananda Healing Arts

10/24/2026

What do you think would happen if we all started speaking what is on our mind? Like for real, this is an actual question. I’m curious what you think.

Would society collapse? Would we have microwars? Or would we develop a deeper level of acceptance & appreciation for each other?

We are conditioned to believe that this is not ok. That we need to suppress & minimize our thoughts & feelings for the sake of others. But this is just a conditioning. What if we reverse this conditioning as a community?

It is possible to do this practice in a kind & respectful way.

So what would actually happen if we all decided to say what is on our mind in a kind and loving way?

Comment below. I’m truly curious.

10/21/2026

Warlocks, spells, and bribes, oh my! This is how I found my current retreat center in Nuqui, Colombia, for my plant medicine retreats.

Watch the full story here (Part 1) https://youtu.be/i9dFXDEZuHA?is=zmdoLXejCNY9VBYg

And here (Part 2) https://youtu.be/8SPb_d1AnNQ?is=yMK44aeuazQxea2h

Friday night event https://anandahealings.com/events-and-retreats/soundbath/weekend-wind-down-with-plant-medicine-workshop-october-26/

Retreat info https://anandahealings.com/return_to_wisdom_2027_retreat/

10/20/2026

Today I’m grateful for life & family.

Im especially honored to share my birthday celebrations with my brother, who’s birthday is only a few days before mine, 5 years apart.

Family is an interesting phenomenon within our societal structure. We don’t get to choose who is a part of our bloodline, but nonetheless we have all grown up together. Parents as well as the kids. It’s so fascinating to me to be able to watch different human beings throughout the years, from diapers to adults, grow, evolve, change, disappear, return, struggle, find joy, marry, have kids, merge into an existing family, become someone different, and become more of themselves. What a privilege to be able to witness human beings in their most intimate ways.

And yet we’ve all still stuck around. We all would drop everything if one of us needed something. We know we can rely on each other, even when the going gets tough.

But that doesn’t come easily. We have had to work at it, keep showing up, even if we didn’t want to. And that’s where you will find the depth and breadth of intimate connections.

Who do you celebrate with? Do you have a community or a person you would drop anything for? Or do you feel your sense of family is lost? If they have passed on to the other side, can you still communicate with them? Have you ever tried asking for a sign that they are still with you?

The definition of “family” has evolved considerably over the years, and we now can openly choose who we want to bring into our intimate circle. How liberating is that!

Welcome to this Gratitude Project. A daily post of one thing I’m grateful for, big or small.

I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment below or share a pic of one thing you’re grateful for today ❤️🙏

10/15/2026

If you’ve ever felt that deep pull towards a particular path or working with plant medicine, you’ll know what I’m talking about!

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

WARNING! This one’s a little vulnerable 🫣

Today I’m grateful for the people in my life who are willing to show up for me, even on my hardest days where ugly crying is the only option.

I’m particularly grateful for Tammi , Mark Wojahn , Drew Detzner , Dr. Carrie Murphy, LAc , and Restorative Laser Therapy for their support & care while I worked through some difficult emotions.

Emotions can sometimes be scary, even overwhelming. And in a society of fake it till you make it, we are taught from a young age to suppress, burry our emotions, and pretend like everything is ok for the sake of other people’s comfort, all while paying the price of remaining disregulated.

And when we stuff it all down & lock it away, that pattern, trauma, or emotion gets imprinted in our body (read The Body Keeps The Score). This can become a cumulative effect if we repeat this pattern, and if we choose to ignore the warning signs our body is sending us to deal with that suppression, it will find ways to make itself heard. Physically though disease, disorders, or other bodily discomforts, or emotionally though anxiety, fear, depression, panic attacks, withdrawal, relationship issues, etc.

So while our society in general doesn’t do a great job of holding empathy for someone who is struggling, it is so important, vital even, to find someone in our life who can hold that space for us. Be it a good friend, a partner, a parent, or a practitioner. Someone who can let you be you, however messy it looks, so you can fully process & release whatever you’ve been holding on to.

Did you know that it only takes 90 seconds for an emotion to fully process & release from our system? That means if you feel that emotion for longer, you’re holding on to it. We were never meant to hold on in this way. Think about a dog who shakes after feeling threatened. He is releasing trauma/emotions so he can get up & move on freely. That is also how our body, our nervous system is designed.

Those people I listed above, they are just a handful of those in my life that I know I can call on when I’m in distress. This experience showed me an old pattern within myself, one that told me I have no one I can talk to. Even though my conscious brain knew otherwise. But that’s what happens. Traumas and suppressed emotions create an imprint, because our nervous system learned that imprint kept us from dying. So it will repeat it over & over to keep us alive, until we reset it. Create a new imprint.

Who do you have in your life that you can call on for help? If you don’t have an answer, if you feel like you’re alone, you’re not. Please send me a message, I will respond. So many people have helped me get to where I am today and I’m here to help you in that same way.

And if you’re interested in diving deeper, in discovering what your patterns are and how to create a new imprint, I can help you with that, too ❤️

Please take care of yourself, it’s crazy times right now, and we need all the support we can get.

Welcome to this Gratitude Project. A daily post of one thing I’m grateful for, big or small.

I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment below or share a pic of one thing you’re grateful for today ❤️🙏

09/30/2026

Today I’m grateful for adventure, both internal & external.

The past couple of weeks I’ve been taking a deep dive first into my own internal world. Exploring deeply rooted patterns and programs that are no longer serving me. Uncovering what’s hidden below the surface so that I can fully release them, refusing to allow them to keep me suppressed & minimized any longer. Breaking through these invisible barriers, freeing myself from fear, from pain, and from limiting beliefs. It’s still a work in progress, but the depth of this work is so rewarding.

I’ve also been exploring my external world, traveling once again back to the land of my ancestors, but this time from a different internal narrative. It’s been interesting to witness in myself how I have changed & grown as I spend time with family. So many things that used to trigger me are no longer a thing. What a relief that is! To be able to live free from anger, frustration and misunderstanding!

Have you spent any time exploring lately? Either internal or external? How do you like to explore? Do you prefer the safe route of an all inclusive where everything is planned out in advance and you know exactly what you’re getting into? Or do you like to flow, enjoy surprises and allow the experience to unfold? How does your style of exploring mirror in other parts of your life?

None of this is meant to be questioned with judgement, but instead with curiosity. By asking yourself these types of questions it gives you the opportunity to slow down for a moment and begin exploring your internal narrative from a willingness to understand. It’s up to you how deeply you choose to explore these questions, but the more you dive in, the more you can understand about the hows & whys of who you are.

Welcome to this Gratitude Project. A daily post of one thing I’m grateful for, big or small.

I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment below or share a pic of one thing you’re grateful for today ❤️🙏

09/16/2026

Today I’m grateful for cool friends that do fun things! Sometimes getting me out & into the “real” world can be challenging. But with the right people, it’s worth it.

From studio openings & live music to niece’s sports games to sailing on Lake Michigan to Oktoberfest & the birthday of a friend I’ve known for 30 years (omg am I really THAT old??? 🫣), my full weekend social calendar also filled my heart & my soul.

Who are the people that give you life & feed your soul? Who drains your energy after 5 minutes with them? Where in your life can you create more space for the people you choose to spend your time with? It’s often not a black & white issue of cutting out those who drag you down, but instead finding balance. Maybe you can pre plan something before &/or after you see them that restores you energy levels? Finding ways to ground & rebalance your nervous system is what will make these more challenging interactions easier to handle in the moment & long term. ‘Cause sometimes we just gotta see certain people 🥴

Welcome to this Gratitude Project. A daily post of one thing I’m grateful for, big or small.

I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment below or share a pic of one thing you’re grateful for today ❤️🙏

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09/09/2026

Today I’m grateful for IRL (in real life). I’m of the age where I can remember what it was like to play outside with the neighborhood kids from dawn till dusk. To sit at the dinner table with my entire family every single night. To spend hours talking on the phone with every one of my friends each day because we couldn’t drive yet. To pass paper notes in class, look forward to lunch so I could see my friends, and spend long summer evenings around the campfire with my besties, not wanting to go home. I’m of the age where we memorized all of our friends phone numbers and going to the mall in groups was THE thing to do.

While the explosion of the online world certainly has its benefits, personal interactions are what I still prefer (as I post this on social media, lol). Bringing people together to interact with each other is something Mark Wojahn & I love to do together. It’s also why I host so many events.

And the proof is in the pudding. Science has proven that physical presence builds trust & security, improves communication skills, supports mental well-being, and creates deeper bonds. I’m all for that.

But in truth, it’s not actually about the quantity of time we spend with others, it’s about the quality. If you find yourself completely drained after being at your parents house or hanging with a friend, then there’s an imbalance. And often it’s not the other person, but how we choose to receive them. That thing we find completely annoying in someone could be a non issue for someone else.

How much physical presence do you engage with on a daily or weekly basis. Are you stuck behind your computer all day? Do you work from home? Or do you race home from work to hibernate until the next time you have to go out?

Welcome to this Gratitude Project. A daily post of one thing I’m grateful for, big or small.

I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment below or share a pic of one thing you’re grateful for today ❤️🙏

09/05/2026

Today I’m grateful for the trust that so many of you put in me to provide a safe, inclusive, judgement free space so that you can feel welcomed to show up, exactly as you are, and sink deeper into the rest, restoration, insights or comfort that you are looking for. Last night I premiered a new location for my Friday night sound bath series and you all showed up. Full house with a wait list. One woman texted me after with only the words “absolutely magical. Thank you”. Every time I host an event, yes it’s a good amount of work, but when I hear from individuals about how their experience was transformative, magical, deep, exactly what they needed, that’s where the true payoff happens. In seeing their faces transform in front of my eyes from when they first walk in the door to when they leave. This is why I continue to offer these sound baths. The richness that comes through and the relationships I’ve developed because of them, this is what feeds my soul & makes my heart sing.

Do you have a self care practice? Routine? A practitioner you love working with? Even your daily dog walk can be self care, depending on how you choose to approach it.

If you don’t have a self care practice, what’s holding you back? Do you desire one? Do you always seem to run out of time? I can help with that 😊

Pssttt…I’m hosting a 1 day retreat on 9/19 at the stunning Blue Lotus Center. Here’s your chance to carve out some ME time! Gift yourself self-care guilt free ,with a strong community of people who are just like you 😘 Link in bio

Welcome to this Gratitude Project. A daily post of one thing I’m grateful for, big or small.

I invite you to join me in this practice. Comment below or share a pic of one thing you’re grateful for today ❤️🙏