Finding Healing: My Experience at San Damiano's Grief Retreat
Nothing prepared me for this sudden deep loss. Nothing. All my tools, education, expertise - none of it meant anything facing grief this deep. Logic goes out the door. Thankfully, San Damiano had a grief retreat weekend planned for late November: "Pathways Through Grief: A Healing Journey" exactly when I needed it most.
The 8 Dimensions of You: A Self-Care Letter Before the Holidays
The holidays are coming, and while everyone's posting about gratitude and joy, many of us are quietly white-knuckling our way through overcrowded stores, draining bank accounts, awkward family dynamics, and a to-do list that somehow keeps multiplying. Wellness isn't just about what you eat or how many burpees you can survive. It's about all of you: the parts you celebrate, the parts you're working on, and the parts you didn't even know needed attention.
The Holidays Are Here - Let's Gift Like We Mean It
Gifts should feel human. They should spark genuine connection, support well-being, and reflect the thought you put into them.
Healthy & Inclusive Food at Events Isn't Optional Anymore
there's one thing that can make or break an event, it's the food. A poor food experience can cast a dark shadow over an otherwise perfect gathering. When done right, food as entertainment can become the most memorable highlight: caviar bumps washed down with Veuve, or building your own Instagram-worthy s'mores station..
Stop Talking, Start Walking: Why Event Wellness Still Isn't Happening (And How to Fix It)
Wellness doesn't require hiring celebrity yoga instructors or serving $30+ per-plate superfood salads. Some of the most impactful wellness touches cost virtually nothing: guided breathing before sessions, strategically placed hydration stations, or simply offering a quiet room for introverts to recharge.
The Wellness Intersection: Transforming Events Through Intentional Design
Skift Meetings' webinar "The Wellness Intersection" – a conversation that perfectly marries my two greatest passions: events and wellness. I was thrilled to dive deep into what wellness integration actually looks like when you're designing meaningful experiences for meeting and event attendees.
