When you hear the phrase “holistic wellness,” what comes to mind?

For some, it’s yoga mats, green smoothies, and essential oils,  but true holistic wellness runs much deeper than that. It’s about caring for the whole person — your Mind, Body, and Spirit — and understanding how every part of you is connected.

At Full Circle Wellness, we believe wellness isn’t about chasing perfection or doing all the “healthy things,” to check off your to-do list. 

We’re about creating balance, awareness, and self-honesty in every area of your life.

It’s about becoming the kind of person who feels aligned — mentally clear, emotionally grounded, physically energized, spiritually rooted, and purpose-driven.

Because when you are well, everything else around you starts to fall into place.

I'm really excited to talk about this because over the years, I've had multiple people positively comment on my prep and cooking/food posts, and ask me directly "how do you do it?!"

I always chuckle, and say, "I just do it", but really... there are some tricks of the trade, and I'm sharing them today!

If you’ve ever started a new routine only to feel exhausted by it a week later, you’re not alone.

Wellness shouldn’t feel like another job — it should fill you, not drain you.

So I thought I’d share some of the simple, sustainable practices that have truly made a difference in my own life. These are routines and practices that fit easily into my days, help me feel grounded, help my physical body, and keep me moving toward balance — Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Alright, let’s dive in…

Have you ever noticed how your body seems to hold its breath? 

Even when you think you’re relaxed. 

Maybe your shoulders stay tight, your jaw clenches, or your mind hums with low-level tension that never quite shuts off. Maybe your stomach aches, or your hips won’t budge an inch in mobility? Familiar?

If so, your nervous system may be crying out for regulation.

The truth is, most of us have learned to live in survival mode. We push, strive, and stay “on” far longer than our bodies were designed for, and it’s no way to truly live…

Our earliest relationships—those with our parents or primary caregivers—leave lasting imprints on how we see ourselves, how we love, and how we navigate the world. When certain needs weren’t met in childhood, we may carry what’s often called Mother Wounds or Father Wounds.

These aren’t about pointing fingers or holding blame. They’re about recognizing where pain has been carried forward, and choosing to heal so we don’t keep repeating the same cycles.

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Why does this keep happening to me?” 

I know I certainly have. And I have to admit that at this point in my journey, I recognize right away that I probably have a part to play in what’s going on - uncomfy!

Maybe when this comes up for you it’s the same kind of situation, the same self-sabotaging habit, or the same emotional spiral you’re used to bumping into.

The truth is, until we understand the roots of our toxic patterns, we’ll find ourselves looping back into them again and again.

The good news? These cycles aren’t life sentences—they’re invitations. 

Each time a pattern reappears, it’s an opportunity to see it more clearly and to choose differently.

Starting a healing journey can feel overwhelming. I completely get it. Because I’ve been there.

You may find yourself wondering: Where do I begin? What if I do it wrong? What’s going to come of this?

The truth is, there is no “perfect” way to start. 

Healing isn’t about following a rigid plan—it’s about choosing, daily, to take small, intentional steps toward wholeness.

It’s about reaching for the next Small Right Action when the day already feels hard, because you believe you’re worth the work.

Life sure does have its ups and downs! And even if you’ve done the deepest of healing work, the journey is never truly over. 

No matter how strong or resilient we may become to find ourselves, at some point, we all face seasons where stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm creep in. 

That’s where a “Wellness Toolkit” comes into play! A “Wellness Toolkit” is a personal collection of habits, resources, and practices you can reach for when you need support, or when you feel yourself slipping away from yourself.

Think of it like this: a mechanic wouldn’t show up to a job with just one wrench. 

They carry a whole set of tools to handle whatever comes their way. The same is true for us. Having multiple wellness “tools” means we’re better prepared to navigate life with balance and intention.

When you hear the words “weight lifting,” what comes to mind?

For many, it’s images of bodybuilders, chalk-dusted hands, or hours in a crowded gym. But here’s the Truth with a capital T: weight lifting is not reserved for the young, the strong, or the ultra-fit. It’s for everyone—no matter your age, body type, or fitness level.

And maybe even more importantly—it’s one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and confidence.

When it comes to nutrition, most of us grew up hearing about calories. Eat less, burn more, repeat. But here’s the truth: calories don’t tell the whole story. What really matters is where those calories come from, and how they fuel your body. That’s where macros step in…

We live in a world that rewards hustle. You see it everywhere! Especially on social media. I know people who wear busyness, and exhaustion like a badge of honor (even though it’s not), and I have to admit I’ve found myself questioning (when I’m at my limits), if I have just a little more to give. 

Far too often we ignore the quiet signals our bodies send us to STOP, as we approach those edges. And while I’m all about “keep going” around here. “Keep going” doesn’t mean avoiding rest.

Those whispers? The mid-afternoon energy crashes, the irritability, the brain fog, eventually starts to scream. And here’s what’s wild… There could be something much deeper going on inside your body!

Your adrenal glands could actually be the one waving the white flag.

When people hear the word manifesting, they often imagine vision boards, positive vibes, or asking the Universe for what they want and hoping it shows up at their door. But behind all the “woo,” there’s something deeply practical at work — your brain. Let’s get into it…

This week at Full Circle Wellness, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood concepts in the personal development space: Manifestation.

Spoiler alert: it’s not magic. It’s your mind in motion

We hear these words tossed around like they’re interchangeable.

"Follow your passion!"
"Find your purpose!"
"Answer the call!"

But they’re not the same.

And I think that when we conflate them, we can end up chasing the wrong things, putting pressure on ourselves to figure it all out right now, and feeling like something’s wrong with us when the path isn’t clear.

So let’s untangle it all shall we?

When was the last time you let yourself be delighted? Full of wonder? Awe?

Not productive. Not perfect. Not impressive.

Just… wide-eyed, curious, and present in the moment — like a child chasing bubbles or laughing at a joke that makes no sense but feels right.

For many of us, childlike wonder isn’t something we’re very intentional about, but rather, it’s something that quietly slips away under the weight of responsibility, trauma, or just plain exhaustion. 

We’re taught to “grow up,” to be serious, to “manage” instead of marvel.

Once again, I’m calling bullshit, and quite frankly, I want to know who started these lies?

Because what if I told you that part of healing is reclaiming joy?

While we’re touching on trauma being inherited at a cellular level, it can also be discovered at the psychological level, or rather, in the events and environments that lead to psychological distress. It can be found in a dysregulated home, in a violent home, in a “we don’t talk about those things” home, in an abusive home, in a hollow home.

Maybe it’s a deep-rooted fear of abandonment.
Maybe it’s a tendency to over-function, over-give, or self-abandon.
Maybe it’s a nervous system that’s always on edge, even when things are "fine."

And if you’re like me, then maybe, for a long time, you thought you were the problem.

But when we zoom out, we begin to see something bigger: We’re not just healing ourselves—we’re interrupting generational trauma.

Do you feel like you’re ALWAYS going? Always in motion? Always running from work to the gym to home to soccer practice, to school pick up, and now you have to cook dinner, but you also want to make sure you still incorporate your 15 step nightly skincare routine?

Just me?

Our world is always moving. And honestly, even if we stop, it moves on without us. It makes it really easy to forget one simple truth: we are nature.

WE. ARE. NATURE.

And this hustle and bustle? I’ll tell ya what… it is not natural. In fact, it is the furthest thing from natural, especially if you’re a woman because we’re living in a society built for he masculine, circadian rhythm… not the feminine, infraedian rhythm.

So ladies, I have to say, this article is truly for you. Because men? You guys are actually able to gogogo, much better than we are, simply because your hormonal clock is set up for it.

But let’s get back to nature…

In the health and wellness space, I feel like we talk a lot about control… how to gain control over our thoughts, our health, our habits, our outcomes… But sometimes the most healing move I’ve found is to release control - especially the kind we try to hold in regards to other people.

I know some of you are already reading “release control” and cringing. How dare I suggest it? I get it. Bear with me.

Several months ago, among millions of other avid readers, I pre-ordered and subsequently devoured the latest from Mel Robbins… The Let Them Theory.

It’s a beautifully simple concept that challenges our desire to manage or fix the people, and things happening around us, on a regular basis.

“Let them be late. Let them choose something different. Let them misunderstand you. Let them go.” – Mel Robbins

Let’s unpack that together…

When I started doing healing work several years ago, I realized that the answers to some of these questions here often trace back to our attachment styles. 

In other words, the patterns we unconsciously formed in childhood to feel safe, loved, and accepted. These patterns don't just affect our romantic relationships; they show up everywhere: in friendships, work, parenting, boundaries, and even in how we care for our own Minds and Bodies.

This week in the Full Circle Wellness community, we’re diving into the deep and revealing world of attachment, or rather, how we attach, relate and connect to others. 

Let’s set some ground work, and define the four key areas we’ll be exploring together:

Most of us don’t even realize when these beliefs started. They sneak in quietly. Sometimes they sound like our own voice. Sometimes they echo the voice of a parent, a teacher, or a moment that left a mark on our hearts.

For a long time, I believed that I wasn’t worth it; that I wasn’t enough. I believed I wasn’t worth the work, I believed that change wasn’t possible for me. I believed I didn’t deserve help or space to heal. I never questioned it. I just made excuses around it, avoided taking action because of it, and stayed small to stay “safe,” and comfortable.

This is a new conversation for me, to some extent. I’ve touch on personal tolerance before with my therapist, but then I heard another therapist on social media say something that hit a little different, she said:

“Mental health is not about avoiding every trigger. Mental health is about building the capacity to navigate life without crumbling.”

In the mental health world, capacity refers to your ability to emotionally, mentally, and physically stay present through discomfort, challenge, or intensity—without shutting down, spiraling, or numbing out, or crumbling.