Speaking with your unborn child in the weeks and days before labour begins will prepare you both for the birthing journey you are about to make together. In the final weeks before my due date, I began preparing my little one for the journey she was about to make. This is so important to do … Continue reading Preparing your baby for her birth
Category: Body
Pregnant During a Pandemic? Here’s How to Keep Your Glow
Pregnancy is an uncertain time. Throw in a global pandemic and a stay-home quarantine notice and you may be feeling frazzled nerves sucking that infamous pregnancy glow right out of your skin. But fear is the enemy right now, and as an expecting mum, you need to do whatever you can to stay calm and … Continue reading Pregnant During a Pandemic? Here’s How to Keep Your Glow
Flower Power: The Healing Magic of Flowers with Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI
How we can all tap into our own greatness and experience the true beauty of who we are? I spoke with Katie Hess, founder of LOTUSWEI to find out. We’ve all heard the term ‘flower power’, which to many may conjure up images of the swinging sixties or hippies with flowers in their hair. But … Continue reading Flower Power: The Healing Magic of Flowers with Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI
Dates, Bananas and Nuts n’ Seeds Breakfast Smoothie
This sweet and creamy smoothie is so satisfying and packed with nutrition, you may forget all about your morning coffee! I still remember the scorn on the face of my OB-GYN when I told him I was plant-based. From his reaction you could tell he was disapproving of my diet, however as I’m now in … Continue reading Dates, Bananas and Nuts n’ Seeds Breakfast Smoothie
Does spirituality go hand-in-hand with not eating animals?
I’ve seen it happen a lot. Formerly meat-eating people have spiritual awakenings and find themselves becoming more and more averse to eating meat. They start to feel quite literally disgusted by the idea of eating a dead animal even though previously meat was a staple in their diet. So why does this happen, and does … Continue reading Does spirituality go hand-in-hand with not eating animals?
Eating and Feeling for Two:
Bridging your heart with your unborn child I typically go for a reiki healing session every six months or so, and on my most recent visit my healer could feel a disconnect between my heart space and the baby that’s growing inside me. I felt this disconnect, I knew it was there. I had been … Continue reading Eating and Feeling for Two:
How to be as Strong as a Gladiator
History tells us that some of the strongest men in the world ate a predominately vegetarian or vegan diet. And many of today’s athletes have decided to follow suit, seeing great results and health benefits for themselves. Unless you’ve been living under a rock or are on a Netflix hiatus, you’ve most likely heard of … Continue reading How to be as Strong as a Gladiator
How a spiritual practice can help you through the hardships of the first trimester (with guided meditation)
Pregnancy is a blessing. For a brief period of time your body is home to not only one, but two souls, two consciousnesses – a beautiful, mind-boggling idea to wrap your head around. While I wholeheartedly agree how truly amazing pregnancy is, it sure can feel like the opposite when you are dealing with the … Continue reading How a spiritual practice can help you through the hardships of the first trimester (with guided meditation)
An Experience in Conscious Conception
Through daily meditation and the cultivation of a deep connection to spirit, I was able to listen to nature and hear the beckoning from my unborn child. A month ago, if you would have asked me whether I wanted to have a second child, I would have outright said “No way!” Although I had the … Continue reading An Experience in Conscious Conception