Life in Full Spectrum: Unfiltered. Unmasked. Unapologetic.

Lately, I’ve been doing a whole lot more of whatever the heck I want. And I like it. Not out of anger. Not in a midlife crisis kind of way. But in a  soul finally exhaling  kind of way. You spend your childhood being told what to do, how to act, when to speak, and who to become. And even when you fight back—when you rebel—it’s still inside the box they built for you. It’s not real freedom. It’s resistance inside a structure. Then adulthood hits. And most of us—especially women, especially moms—don’t just fall into the role of caretaker… we  disappear  into it. We do what’s best for the kids. For the spouse. For the family unit. We put our own needs and wants on the back burner, not because we don’t matter, but because we’ve been conditioned to believe everyone else matters more. First.  And if you’re neurodivergent like me, it’s even harder. We grow up overthinking everything. Reading the room. Masking. Trying to be palatable. Likable. Safe. We people-please unt...

  I saw a post today where a homesteading woman said, “A woman’s place is in the home.” This is what came to mind: What Do You Picture When You Think of Women in the 1950s? Do you picture the cinched waists, perfect curls, and shiny kitchen floors? Do you see the sweet housewife smiling with a roast in the oven, kids clean and quiet, and dinner on the table at six? Do you imagine peace, simplicity, and structure—when things  made sense  and everyone knew their role? It’s okay if you do. A lot of us do. Because let’s be honest—many of us are so tired from the chaos of modern life, we find ourselves romanticizing that era. We say things like: “I wish I could just stay home, raise my babies, tend my garden, and keep a clean house.” But the truth is, for most women today, that dream is financially impossible. One income isn’t enough. The cost of living is through the roof. So we scroll past these vintage-inspired posts online, aching for a life that’s out of reach. But here’s...

  Healing starts when we stop punishing our bodies and start listening to them. This isn’t about shrinking ourselves—it’s about showing up for ourselves with love, honesty, and intention. For most of us, we’ve spent decades being told it’s all about “calories in, calories out.” Do this fad diet or that one.  We’ve been told that if we’re overweight, exhausted, anxious, or struggling—it must be because we’re lazy. Undisciplined. Not trying hard enough. But that’s not the truth. What’s really going on is so much more complex—and deeply human. Our bodies are made up of  interconnected systems , and when even one part falls out of balance, the whole system can start to feel like it’s working against us. Let me show you how everything is tied together. 🧬  The Web That Connects It All 1. Hormones Are the Boss — Especially for Women Hormonal shifts happen throughout a woman’s life, and they can impact everything—especially when it comes to: • PCOS • Perimenopause ...