My Story
It can be difficult sharing the most intimate parts of ourselves. My hope is that by sharing my journey with you, that you find the courage within to rediscover who you are. `Christa
When I was younger, feeling all the feelings often felt like too much. I still remember sitting behind the bar, eating chocolate to soothe the emotions that surfaced while listening to my parents argue. That became my very first coping mechanism—and my first addiction.
Over time, those addictions shifted and grew—food, shopping, and eventually alcohol. My pattern was always the same: reaching for “more” of whatever would help me feel better, or numb what I didn’t want to feel. By age 14, alcohol had become a big part of my life, continuing well into adulthood, stopping only during pregnancies.
As a stay-at-home mom and wife, I poured everything I had into the people I loved. What I didn’t realize then was that my “selflessness” was actually codependency. When my children grew and needed me less, my sense of worth plummeted. Depression set in, my fear of the outside world grew, and so did my drinking. I began hiding it—and that’s when my downward spiral into alcoholism truly began.
At my lowest point, I heard a quiet voice whisper: It’s time to take back your life. For three years, that voice returned again and again, until one day I finally realized, no one was coming to save me. That realization changed everything. I chose to save myself, and I began my journey into sobriety.
From there, I started the deep work of self-discovery. I nourished my body with healthier choices, practiced yoga and meditation, and began caring for myself in ways I never had before. I took courses, read countless books, and uncovered pieces of myself I hadn’t met yet. Slowly, I began to fall in love with who I truly am.
Today, I am a yoga teacher, Compassionate Inquiry, mental health advocate, recovery support coach, and lover of all things soulful and spiritual. I’m living proof that you can fall in love with yourself—even if, at your darkest, it feels impossible. I’m here to tell you: it is possible.
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is this: together is always better. If you’re searching for who you are, longing for a deeper sense of self-love, or ready to embody true self-compassion, I’d be honoured to walk that journey alongside you.
Feel free to reach out and book a free consultation—I’m so excited for you to begin your own path of self-discovery and self-love.
With love,
Christa