Audacious Leadership

12/14/2023

I have been on a hiatus from social media, cause I needed a break from the online world so that I could focus my time, energy and JOY with the people in my life.

It has been so nourishing and heart-opening to spend time with my beloved friends and family live and in person.

Removing myself from social media has given me a new, fresh perspective on my priorities relationally, emotionally and spiritually.

Creating more space in my life has helped me get clarity about my commitment and mission, you'll see below!!

As we close out 2023 and head into a new year, I want to offer this video to you with the foundational practices I use daily that provide the scaffolding of structure and support needed so that I can CREATE what I desire in all areas of my life.

Feel free to watch the video - or just listen to it - so that you can receive the practices that will elevate your experiences and support you in CREATING the life YOU want and crave.

Here's the thing, I’m here to help you understand how your past painful experiences are impacting your current reality and how you can shift your patterns and habits, so you can create a future that feels good to you and lights you the efff up.

We are conditioned to believe that we need to go back and FIX all the things that happened in our lives to feel better, but, that's not necessarily true.

An alternative to “FIXing” you is to learn how to soothe yourself with forward-facing trauma practices so that you can feel significantly better without going back and drudging up all the pain associated with past memories.

And, BTW, we’re not meant to do this alone, or online.

I believe we are meant to be supported as we find a better way, a more regulated way, and I believe it's time for us to start gathering again, in person.

This is where SISTERHOOD comes into play.

I have created an in-person program that will support you in living your best life, with tools, practices and rituals that bring you back to your beautiful and authentic self, all of which are steeped in self-love and self-respect, self-approval and self-acceptance.

So you may be asking, how is this going to work?

Here are the deets:

We meet once a month on Saturday morning for two hours.

You will learn to regulate your nervous system by focusing on forward-facing trauma practices that will bring you so much pleasure, allowing you to CREATE a path forward that is aligned with You and Your Desires.

You will learn how to embrace your power and your emotions and you will be free to tap into your passion by focusing on what lights you up and brings you Joy, which is so liberating.

You will be held in a sacred container of sisterhood where you will feel safe to be seen, loved and appreciated.

You will learn tools, practices and rituals that will nourish you and support you in turning your lights back on which will profoundly impact how you live, love, lead and earn.

I believe that our reclamation is truly necessary for the times we’re living in. We get to determine what our new normal is and we get to choose JOY over suffering and self-sacrifice.

My friend, self-care isn’t enough anymore.

Communal care, sisterhood and community are essential to our well-being because in community we have the opportunity to create deep, meaningful, supportive and life-affirming relationships that take us all higher.

If this sounds like something that you’re desiring, get on my waiting list. Link in comments

The investment for this year-long program, Sovereignty, Sisterhood and Pleasure, is $333 per month.

We will meet on a Saturday morning, once a month for 2 hours, in the East Bay. You also will have access to an active private Facebook Group so that you can deepen your connections in between our gatherings which will nourish you for the entire year.

If you want to join me to learn more about this amazing in-person opportunity and get clarity on the work I offer, I will be hosting a free, 90-minute, in-person event in my home so that you can get a flavor of what's in store for you if you choose to step into this life-changing program. So, mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 10th, 4-5:30pm PDT. Link in comments to register.

I can’t wait to see you and support you on this magical and powerful journey to your reclamation and personal freedom!!

As 2023 comes to a close and we're entering a new year I thought I would share the foundation and scaffolding that supports me to continually CREATE the life...

11/20/2023

You may have noticed that I have been taking some time off from social media which has been such a good decision for me and my well-being.

I am however feeling the call to share with you how I've been navigating through these unprecedented times, which my video addresses.

I'm hoping this video may inspire you and guide you to new possibilities in your life.

We are living through extraordinary times, and in my opinion, require extraordinary actions so that we can learn to thrive rather than survive.

I'm also hoping this video can support you as you move into the holiday season, and as you close out 2023 and head into a new year.

If you're looking for support, I invite you to get on a free, no-pressure, 30-minute call with me, let's see if we're a good fit to work together so that you can find your joy and turn on for living your best life!!

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11/16/2023

Hello Beautiful Friend,

​Do you want to up-level in your life, your relationships and your business?

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Are you waiting for the right time to step into what’s been calling you?

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For many of us, we hear the call to up-level or to live into our dreams, and more often than not, we avoid, justify and ignore the call because it doesn't feel rational, it doesn’t make sense and it feels too risky, even though the thought of your calling feels exciting and inspiring.

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We tend to judge ourselves so harshly for having these thoughts that invite us to evolve and change, wishing that we could downgrade our desires and just be satisfied with succumbing to the status quo as a way of life.

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So we distract ourselves with the fear of failing before we even get started. And we imagine the worst-case scenarios and we fear what others may think about us, causing us to freeze.

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Allowing yourself to listen and act on the evolution and reinvention of yourself is the delicious and beautiful process of reclaiming your life, your desires, your hopes, and your purpose for being here.

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I’m here to support you to write your own damn rules so you can show up fully for the turned-on, audacious life and business you desire - and deserve.

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We are NOT meant to do this alone.

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And in the fear-based status quo that we ALL have grown up in, this is the messaging we got and continue to get in our culture.

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How Dare You put your needs before everyone else’s?

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How Dare You feel the wisdom and beauty of your body?

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How Dare You speak up for injustice, embrace your authenticity, take up space and be seen?

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How Dare You desire to make more money?

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How Dare You choose Pleasure over Suffering?

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HOW DARE YOU?

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It’s the question that’s been thrown at bold women and men throughout history to make us wrong.

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It’s used to stop us from following our impulses.

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To make it our problem. Our fault.

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For wanting more. For being more.

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Because, how dare you have the AUDACITY to desire more for your life, your relationships, your business and your earning capacity?

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In my world... WE DARE!

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I see you buying into the story that pleasure, joy and success get to happen for everyone else. But not you…

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Well friend, you better stop reading this now if you’re not ready to change your story.

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Because I know you’re here to do big important work and truly live your life to the fullest.

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And, I’m here to help.

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Step into my Audacious world where We Dare to build thriving lives that have social impact — without self-sacrifice and suffering.

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Because here’s the truth: Pleasure, Joy and Success are actually your birthright.

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And stepping into Pleasure, Joy and Success is the single most powerful thing you can do for yourself and the world.

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IF. YOU. DARE.

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And of course you do — that's why you’re here.

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Learning how to live, love, lead and earn from your authentic, pleasurable, joyful power is a daring and delicious process I call Audacious Leadership.

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The first step is to DECIDE that you’re worthy of living your life fully by focusing on what lights you up.

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To DECIDE to never ever give up on yourself and your desires.

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It is your time to Dare to say YES to You and your desires.

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I invite you to get on a get on a free 30-minute no pressure call with me and to start your journey to be the daring human that you truly are.

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You and your desires matter and it would be my honor to support you in up-leveling your life and your relationship with the most important person in your world — YOU!!

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11/09/2023

I help humans like You, Turn Your Lights Back ON, allowing you to break free from the cultural norms and conditioning that have held you back.

Norms like doubting yourself and how you feel, rather than knowing and trusting yourself and your worth.

Do you remember when you began to turn on yourself by denying yourself what lights you up?

When did you begin to betray yourself by believing those relentless critical voices in your mind?

When did you start to berate yourself for not being perfect, for making mistakes, for being too much and not enough at the same time?

Here’s the thing: it’s not your fault (read that again)

We all have an inner voice that tells us things like, we’re not OK as we are. So we judge, shame and blame ourselves which keeps us stuck in this debilitating loop and cycle.

There is a way through the limitations we place on ourselves…

All that’s required to shift these patterns is to DECIDE you’re ready for something so much better by allowing yourself to turn your gorgeous lights back on. And when you give yourself the permission to let your light shine, you'll find your delight in the freedom to BE you, fully, authentically, and unapologetically.

Here’s the how, and it will revolutionize the way you live, lead and love:

🔥 Making yourself, your #1 Priority. This includes (and is not limited to) focusing on joy, pleasure, embodiment and deeper connections with yourself and others. In this place you’ll have more energy for the things that truly matter to you, this is where you meet freedom.

🔥 Focusing on your Desires as a roadmap for living, rather than focusing on what you don’t yet have and falling back into that old familiar trap of frustration and heartbreak that goes along with that storyline.

🔥 Loving and appreciating yourself, All of you, the parts of you that are easy to love and the parts that you’ve learned to make so wrong.

🔥 Finding safety within yourself to Be the Bright Light that You Are, rather than dimming yourself to fit in, to make others more comfortable around you.

🔥 Embracing your gorgeous Freak Flag and letting yourself soar like the wind.

🔥 Accepting, loving, and honoring your magnificent body, your temple for this lifetime.

🔥 Embracing and celebrating your emotional range by learning to love, accept and approve of all your feelings, not just the ones you’re comfortable with.

🔥 Replacing Self-Judgment with Self-Approval and Self-Celebration.

🔥 Replacing self-sacrifice, burnout, and suffering with unapologetic self-care, pleasure, and joy.

🔥 Being Visible in your Life and Self-Leadership.

🔥 Taking up space unapologetically, speaking up, and getting the support you crave and deserve.

🔥 Going after your dreams and unhooking from the self-imposed pressures and timelines that fu*k you up and distract you from what truly matters to you personally and professionally.


🔥 Regulating your nervous system as a practice so that you can have and hold all the goodness you are bringing into your life, your relationships and your business.

Most of us give up, and walk away from our dreams and desires because they don’t necessarily come in fast order.

The irony is, when you release your attachment to your timeline, it allows what you desire to fall into place or something even better shows up in its place.

Everything I’ve mentioned above is not only available to you, it’s meant for YOU, if you’re ready to stand in your Self Leadership and lead yourself to the Freedom you desire.

If you’re not in your Authentic and Audacious Self Leadership you’re leaving joy, pleasure, money, and impact on the table. I would love to support you in rising to the next level in all areas of your life.

If you’re ready to feel good and manifest what you desire, get on a free 30-minute no-pressure call with me to get clarity and to see if we’re a good fit to work together!

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11/01/2023

If you are feeling overwhelmed, powerless and exhausted by all that’s happening in our world, you are not alone. I am with you, I see you, I feel you and I love you.

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The cumulative effect can feel so daunting.

With that said, we are resilient creatures, and now, more than ever, self-care must be a priority so that we can find our center, our center of love, and it must start with self-love.

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We’ve all been raised and conditioned to believe that life is either/or rather than both/and…

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The conditioning we’ve been fed has messed with our minds and our ability to love, accept and approve of ourselves…

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​During these raw, fearful and uncertain times that we are collectively living through, it is so helpful to be conscious of the human commonalities that we all share.

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We all have dualities that live within us and these dualities have been so difficult for us to reckon with because we are complex beings.

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So, let me share with you the dualities of my life and my lived experience.

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​I am a hermit and I am a full-on people person
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​I am tender and I am fierce
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​I am a bright light and I am a shadow dancer
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​I am fearless and I am fearful
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​I live in states of expansion and I live in states of contraction
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​I hold both Feminine and Masculine energy
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​I can be so open and I can be equally shut down
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​I am an adventurer and a homebody
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​I am trusting and I am not trusting
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​I can be both the Victor of my life and feel like a victim in my life
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​I can surrender and allow joy to be my guiding light, and, I can be resistant, causing disconnection and frustration
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​Ya’ll, this is NORMAL ​(read that again)
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​Both/And, is where the magic lives.

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But more than not, we often judge ourselves for our complexity and abandon the parts of ourselves that we feel pain, shame and suffering around. So, we reach for what feels safe and familiar which usually lands us in the world of either/or thinking.

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Either/or causes internal battles of judgment and shame and taking us further away from what we desire, to love from the center of who we are.

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The truth is we are complex beautiful beings that are both/and.

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And, in my world, your both/and is welcome.

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​Your wholeness is Welcome.

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You don’t need to compartmentalize yourself in my world.

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​All of You is Welcome!!​

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If you desire to free yourself from the habit of living in your world of either/or thinking, and you’d like to experience life by being self-approving, self-loving and self-affirming, I invite you to get on a free 30-minute, no-pressure call with me. You will discover next steps that will lead you to what you desire rather than staying mired in the pain and shame cycles that you are so accustomed to.

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It will open doors of possibilities for you to have the courage live authentically and free yourself from the world of either/or into celebrating your wholeness.

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And in this place, you will meet pleasure and joy.

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​The link to register is in the comments.

I can’t wait to meet with you!

XO,

Katie

10/25/2023

Do you ever wish you could just silence the chatter in your mind?

Does that chatter take you higher or exhaust you?

Our minds are so effective at giving us messages that no longer serve.

I’m talking about those voices that are on a continual loop in our minds, they can be so effing relentless.

They’re usually so judgy and disapproving.

They are so good at reinforcing our belief that we’re NOT OK as we are.

They drone on and on about how we’re wildly Too Much, and desperately Not Enough, at the same time.

The consistency of the messages that loop in our mind reinforces our old beliefs that tell us we’re not up for what we crave, desire and dream about.

So many of us, simply stop dreaming…

And we’ve learned to back down from what we really want because it all feels like too much to handle and way too risky.

These messages try to keep us safe so that we can avoid getting hurt or humiliated if we screw up or make mistakes.

But here’s the thing.

I see that you’re last on your to-do list because you’ve been conditioned and taught to make everything and everyone else the priority.

You say you want to up-level your life and your business but it feels so overwhelming because you don’t know where to start.

You justify your life circumstances and back down from what you really want, and you keep busy with all the demands on your plate, like people pleasing and doing what’s expected of you.

Your nervous system is amped up with all that’s going on in our world and yet you keep going, trying not to pay attention to all the signs that you are exhausted and out of alignment.

You realize you need support and yet you lean into your familiar pattern of “I’ve got it handled” only then finding yourself resentful of others for not having your back and leaving you feeling alone and not seen.

THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT.

We were NOT taught how to navigate life on our terms.

We’ve been taught that our value is in over-giving and that it’s selfish to focus on your well-being and your dreams and desires.

The truth is you are WORTHY beyond measure to make yourself a priority in your life.

I work with beautiful humans just like YOU. The only difference is, they’ve decided to take ACTION, rather than putting off their dreams and desires for another day.

I help my clients work through their blocks around being seen, finding their confidence, earning more money and busting through the conditioning that has held them back from going after what they truly desire.

I am here to remind you that you’ve got one life, one glorious life, and I’m here to support you in Rising and Delighting in Being More of You, so that you can experience the freedom that comes with the audacity to be authentically YOU.

If you're feeling stuck, hop on a free 30-minute alignment call with me.

You'll be empowered to take action in areas of your life that bring you joy, and you will feel better about who you are and the choices you make for yourself and your life.

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10/24/2023

If you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by all that's taking place in our world, I want you to know I see you and I feel you!!

I thought I'd share some of my practices that help me to regulate my nervous system.

These 10 daily habits and practices will support you in creating a regulated nervous system. You will feel better, you'll increase your energy and you'll be able to connect with the much-needed medicine of love and compassion, for yourself and others.

🌻 Exercise for 10+ minutes

🌻 Monitor and reduce your screen time - and if you can get offline for a week or two, you will rediscover yourself again, without all the noise.

🌻 Turn off stressful media and content

🌻 Face-to-face social time with friends, and remember to play

🌻 Practice stillness for 10+ minutes

🌻 Get exposure to early morning sunlight

🌻 Have a consistent bedtime routine

🌻 Minimal to no alcohol use

🌻 Nourish your body with nutrient-rich meals and snacks

🌻 Drink plenty of water

If you're feeling stuck and looking for additional support to navigate your life in a way that feels so much better, hop on a free 30-minute alignment call with me.

Let's see if we're a good fit to work together. You will experience presence and attunement which will bring you to a better feeling place.

You'll be empowered to take action in areas of your life that bring you joy and allow you to feel better about who you are and the choices you make for yourself and your life.

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10/19/2023

I am so excited to share with you a podcast that I was recently on. It couldn’t come at a better time with all that’s going on in our world and in our lives.

l invite you to listen to this podcast episode about harnessing emotional power for personal growth. I am in conversation with one of my mentors, Lee Lee C. Cordell, whom I love and cherish.

May this conversation open you up to new insights and self-awareness, and may you find some nervous system regulation as you listen to this honest and rich discussion.

If you would like to begin the process of coming home to you, healing what wants to be healed, and regulating your nervous system so that you feel better about yourself and your life, especially now, register for a 90-minute deep dive session, called Get Unleashed for $333.

Receiving support is a necessity to grow, to heal, to raise your spirits and to allow yourself to experience deep-felt joy again, even during these very challenging times we’re living through.

If you’re looking for more information about the work I offer, I invite you to get on a free, no-pressure, 30-minute alignment call with me. Let’s see to see if we’re a good fit to work together and let's see if receiving support to feel better in your life is the right decision for you to make.

With oceans of Love.

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Experiencing a whirlwind of emotions? Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of existence? This week's episode offers a thought-provoking exploration into our emotional landscape. This week, Katie Macks joins us to talk about the intricacies of int...

10/12/2023

FB Family, you've been on my heart as we experience more harm, more heartbreak and more uncertainty in our world.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I see you and feel you.

I want to remind you that you are an amazing spirit, an amazing human, and a beautiful soul filled with love and grace. (read that again)

This is a time for us to remember who we are and to take care of ourselves with the same care that we so freely give to others.

If you're feeling dysregulated that’s OK, most of us are, and it’s time that we love ourselves into being regulated.

Here are some signs that your nervous system may need attention:

🔹 Procrastination — lack of motivation, lethargy and apathy.

🔹 Chronic pain — unresolved aches and pains.

🔹 Feeling numb and dissociated — feeling physically and emotionally numb and detached from your body.

🔹 Having obsessive and looping thoughts.

🔹 Feeling irritable, frustrated, stressed or often feeling on edge.

If you’re experiencing any or all of what’s listed above, you are in good company, you are not alone.

Please know, it’s just a sign that it’s time to take care of you, that’s all.

It’s information that can guide you to do what you can to be kind to yourself and to regulate your nervous system.

Here are some things you can do right now to care for yourself and your nervous system that are effective and supportive of your well-being.

Start here, and choose one or as many as you desire to practice this week and notice how you feel:

🔸 Practice slow deep breathing.

🔸 Find some aromatherapy scents that promote relaxation.

🔸 Sing, hum and chant in the shower or in the car or wherever you are.

🔸 Dance to your favorite music.

🔸 Take a warm bath or shower.

🔸 Get into Nature, feel the earth beneath your feet, let your senses take it all in.

🔸 Do a guided meditation

🔸 Stretch your body, do yoga, tai chi and/or qi gong.

🔸 Journal your gratitude and your desires.

If you’re ready to feel better in all areas of your life and if you're ready to feel the freedom that comes with feeling safe and regulated in your life, then I invite you to a 90-minute call with me to Get Unleashed so that you can find your joy even when hard things are happening in your life and in the world.

You're not meant to do this alone, no one is. I’m here to support you when you’re ready!

XO
Katie

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10/05/2023

I have been talking with so many people lately and the common denominator is people are feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

It's undeniable that the past few years have been incredibly tough, and many of us have experienced various forms of trauma, whether due to the global pandemic, personal loss, or the complexities of all the demands in our fast-paced lives.

Yet, in the midst of everything, we can find the strength and energy to move through the stuckness and heaviness that we’re experiencing to reconnect with our joy, one step at a time.

If you’re experiencing this too, I want you to know you are not alone. There is a way through it all that feels so much better than what you may be feeling right now as you’re reading this.

Releasing your trauma to unleash your joy is a journey we embark upon lovingly, with open hearts and a deep understanding of the challenges we face.

Trauma is an indelible part of the human experience.

I want to be clear about what it means to move through your trauma because I think there may be a misunderstanding due to the word "Trauma."

It’s not about going back and getting mired in the pain of what you experienced.

It’s actually forward-facing, it’s about recognizing when you’re in a trauma/threat response, which is usually a familiar, repetitive pattern. And then, being able to regulate your nervous system so that you can feel better immediately so you can ask yourself what you need and meet your needs in that moment.

Trauma happens from unmet needs and not having your needs validated. (read this again)

It's essential to know that experiencing trauma and dysregulation doesn't make us weak; rather, it informs us that it’s time to tend to our well-being by meeting our own needs.

As leaders in our own lives, within our families, our communities and our businesses we can embrace ourselves with compassion and self-acceptance by simply recognizing our unmet needs and having our needs validated.

This is the first step towards healing and rediscovering joy.

One of the most profound ways to heal from trauma is through connection, coaching, and mentorship.

As your coach and mentor, it is my mission to help you understand and release your trauma so you can regulate your nervous system to unleash the joy that is within you and just waiting to come out.

Within an environment of safety, openness and vulnerability, I will lovingly guide you to the joy that you’ve been craving.

As an experienced coach, who practices what I lead others through, I create safe spaces for my clients, so they can empower themselves to release the trauma they hold, and let joy take hold.

Here’s my invitation to you, join me for a 90-minute Get Unleashed call where I will lovingly help you find that spark again, find that joy.

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