5 Signs You're Not Actually Healing - Just Surviving
There's a difference between surviving your pain and actually healing from it. Surviving is about getting through each day. Healing is about getting your life back. Most women get stuck in survival mode because that's what we're taught to do - but you deserve more than just sophisticated suffering.
Why Traditional Recovery Fails Women (And What Actually Works)
Traditional recovery was designed by men, for men, based on male experiences of addiction. Here's the uncomfortable truth: it's failing women at alarming rates. Women's addiction is often rooted in trauma, shaped by hormones, complicated by caretaking roles, and hidden behind high-functioning facades. We need approaches that address these realities, not ignore them.
5 Signs You Need More Than Just Sobriety
Here's what nobody tells you: you can be sober and still be miserable. You can white-knuckle your way through months without a drink and still feel like you're drowning. Because removing alcohol doesn't automatically fix what drove you to drink in the first place.
Sobriety is the absence of alcohol. Recovery is the presence of a life worth living. Sobriety is necessary, but it's not sufficient. And if you're experiencing any of these five signs, you might need more than just removing alcohol from your life.
Grief, Trauma, and Addiction: Why They're More Connected Than You Think
"I started drinking after my mom died." Sound familiar? There's a powerful connection between grief, trauma, and addiction that most people don't understand - and traditional recovery completely misses it. Here's why treating addiction as the problem (instead of the symptom) keeps women stuck, and what integrated healing actually looks like.
The Real Reason You Can't Stay Sober (It's Not Willpower)
The Real Reason You Can't Stay Sober "Here's what nobody tells you: willpower is like a muscle that gets exhausted. And if you're trying to use willpower to overcome addiction, you're basically trying to bench press 300 pounds with arms that can barely lift a coffee cup. It's not a character flaw - it's biology."
The Synergy of Equine Work and Women's Circles: Creating Transformative Recovery Experiences (Part Two)
Here's the thing about horses: they don't give a shit about your LinkedIn profile, your carefully curated Instagram feed, or that "I'm fine" mask you've perfected. When you combine equine-assisted coaching with women's circles, you get a combination that'll call you on your BS faster than your most brutally honest friend at 2am. Discover why this powerful integration creates transformation that traditional approaches often miss.
The Power of Women's Circles: Why Community Support Accelerates Healing - Part One
The Ancient Roots of Women's Circles
Throughout history, women have gathered in circles for support, wisdom-sharing, and healing. In many indigenous cultures, women's circles were sacred spaces where intergenerational knowledge was passed down. From Native American moon lodges to African talking circles to European wise-women gatherings, these traditions share remarkable similarities despite developing independently.
16 Years Sober: What I've Learned About Life, Patriarchy, and Not Giving a Damn
So here we are. Sixteen freaking years without a drop of alcohol. That's 5,844 days of facing life's bullshit head-on without liquid courage. If you'd told me back then I'd make it this far, I'd have laughed in your face before ordering another round.
Why Horses Are Better Than Your Ex at Spotting Your BS (And How That Helps You Heal!)
Ever stood next to a 1,200-pound horse and tried to pretend you're "fine" when you're actually having a total internal meltdown? Yeah, good luck with that! 😅
Alcohol and Cancer: What Every Woman Needs to Know
We live in a culture that glorifies wine o’clock and moms needing mimosas to get through the day. I get it—I’ve been there. But here’s the thing: we’re not invincible. And when I think back to my own health scare, I can’t help but wonder how many other women are out there drinking to cope, without realizing the hidden risks.
This isn’t about judgment. It’s about empowerment. When we know better, we can do better.