Radiant Second Act

  Photo by  Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦  on  Unsplash Leaving a toxic relationship? Hell yes, you are! But let’s be real — it’s not all sunshine and freedom right away. Your nervous system has been riding the stress rollercoaster for way too long, and now it’s time to get off that wild ride and step into the peace you deserve. If you’re feeling constantly on edge, exhausted, or emotionally zapped even after breaking free, you’re not crazy — your body has been stuck in survival mode. But don’t worry, we’re about to fix that. Buckle up, because we’re diving into how to reset your nervous system and reclaim your badass energy. The Physical & Mental Toll of Toxic Relationships (AKA Why You Feel Like a Hot Mess) Toxic relationships don’t just break your heart — they mess with your body, mind, and spirit. When you’re stuck in a cycle of stress, gaslighting, and emotional chaos, your nervous system gets fried. Let’s break it down: Physical Effects: Chronic Fatigue:  Th...

I Never Told You To Do… This became my husband’s favorite refrain in our marriage. “I never told you to cook my dinner.” “I never told you to buy me that.” “I never told you to…” (Fill in the blank with any and every adult/parenting responsibility you can think of, along with the royal treatment expected of a self-proclaimed king.) And technically, he wasn’t lying. I couldn’t even argue with it, because the moment I tried, he had an uncanny ability to shoot down every example I gave. He’d twist my words, make me doubt my own memories, and leave me exhausted from the mental gymnastics required just to hold onto reality. It was infuriating. It was exhausting. And worst of all — it worked. After all, I had free will, didn’t I? I had choices, didn’t I? He never outright said, “You must be happy, bubbly, constantly doing, doing, doing.” But when I wasn’t, there were consequences. Snide remarks aimed at undermining anything I did accomplish. Dismissals of my actual right to be tired, sick, o...

  Photo by  Bermix Studio  on  Unsplash Ever wake up feeling  meh  — like you need 3 cups of coffee, a pep talk from Oprah, and a sign from the universe just to function? Yeah, same. (In fact, I sometimes think I’m the Queen of “aww do I haaavvvee to?) But here’s the deal:  your energy determines what you attract . If you’re vibing low, you’re going to pull in stress, frustration, and more “meh.” But if you shift your energy — even just for five minutes — you can  reboot your mindset, realign with your goals, and start manifesting your dream life. I know, I know…I didn’t believe all the rah rah, cheering section either. Until I tried it! And the best part? You don’t need an hour of meditation or a full moon ritual (unless you’re into that, in which case, rock on 🌙). Just  five minutes  can make a difference. Here are  five quick, powerful rituals  to raise your vibe and get you back on track fast: Morning Power Affirmations (1...