There’s a chill in the air that means the holiday season is nearly upon us. Expectations run high as we’re already coordinating schedules to see our loved ones, making meal plans and shopping for meaningful gifts–on top of everything else that constitutes life-as-usual. At this time of year, it’s especially important to be mindful...
The work I do provides me with so much flexibility in how I schedule my days and weeks, and I recognize that freedom plays a huge role in my ability to respond with grace to life’s demands. There have been many times when I’ve needed to shift my workday on a moment’s notice; when...
From new friends and hobbies, to new clothing styles and musical tastes – the teen years are full of rapid change and growth! Watching our babies grow and blossom can bring up all sorts of emotions. As the mother of teens, I can tell you that it’s both more rewarding and more uniquely challenging...
There is a good amount of talk among essential oil users and educators about ingesting essential oils. Is the internal use of essential oils really safe? Which oils may be ingested – and which should be avoided? Finally, what are the potential risks? The answers to some of these questions are highly debated within the...
Can you feel it? The energy of change is in the air! From the larger patterns of seasonal shifts to the popularity of Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up series on Netflix…it seems that we’re especially hungry for renewal and change right now. When the trees lose their leaves in Autumn, we are able to see...
Let me ask you an interesting question. Are you paying enough attention to your emotions? It’s a valid question…because too often, we seek to numb ourselves in order to function in an increasingly demanding world. Think about the last time you heard someone call another person “emotional”. It probably wasn’t a compliment. In the...
When you look forward to the coming holiday season and to the new year, do you feel hopeful about your future? For some, this season of festivity is a time of light and celebration and family gatherings. For others, this season may bring heavy and challenging feelings into sharper focus. We might feel lonely...
I’ve been involved in natural wellness for many years, and I can guarantee that building a career with essential oils was not something I’d ever considered. I have a BA in English Literature, did grad work in child assessment and counselling, and I trained in midwifery. Most importantly, I’d already created a thriving, long-term...
Do you love to be outside in the sun? I know I do! And of course, I love to apply my dōTERRA oils each and every day. Right now, especially with such gorgeous sunny weather upon us, it’s extremely important to know which oils are safe to apply topically on exposed skin. Certain oils...
10 years ago… I was struggling intensely with neurological pain from a massive disc herniation. I was still in midwifery and attending births for long hours, and I had very young kids at home whom I needed to be able to lift and carry. Then my daughter, who was 2 years old at the...
