As someone who overcame sexual abuse as a minor, infidelity betrayal as a married woman, decades of church trauma, a near death experience, toxic family disfunction, soul crushing bankruptcy, single motherhood, and the cherry on top…breast cancer, I chose to rebuild my life with intention and turn my pain into purpose. Through my Podcast (Balanced but Barely), Instagram, YouTube, and reselling on Poshmark, I share my journey to Living a Lifestyle of Love & Balance.

Establishing healthy habits and setting boundaries took decades but I finally transformed my pain into a message I can share with others. I continue to heal though community, therapy, yoga, meditation, and ALOT of mistakes. I am a certified yoga and meditation teacher specializing in tools to manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I have taught these techniques in prison, domestic violence shelters, pre-schools, juvenile detention centers, high school sports team, corporate events, the PNW Yoga Conference, and internationally in several countries.

I obtained a bachelor's degree in social services from Washington State University and a Masters in Community Planning from the University of Washington. I love all things outdoors, singing at the top of my lungs, exploring new places, shopping second hand, discovering new foods, and petting all the animals.