Thrive Wellness and Rehabilitation

Project Below the Neck (aka slightly out of my mind!) – Day 67

We had a little mastermind session yesterday, and one of the women reflected something back to me that I thought was both funny and surprisingly insightful.

She said I'm kind of like a kindergarten teacher 😅
Not because I hand out crayons (although honestly, that would be kinda fun)

But because I spend a lot of time helping people learn skills that maybe all of us should have been taught when we were younger.

Things like: understanding emotions, regulating stress, navigating difficult conversations, changing beliefs that aren't serving us, and trusting ourselves..

And while I don't know that "kindergarten teacher" is quite the title I'm going to put on my website 😂, I do think she was onto something.

So now I'm curious:
If we've worked together or if you've been following along for a while, what do you think I do?

Not my official title.
Not "physiotherapist" or "coach."

What do you think the work actually is?

Thank you in advance!! I'm genuinely curious what you've picked up from these videos ❤️

Project Below the Neck (aka slightly out of my mind!) – Day 66

One of my favourite things happened yesterday.
I was working with a new client and talking about pain, the nervous system, and how our brains can become really good at protecting us... sometimes a little too good.

As we talked, I could see things starting to click.

And then she told me she'd spoken to her brother, who's a physiotherapist in his late 70s, and said she believed what I was saying more than the exercise-based approach he was recommending 😅

(Her words, not mine. She informed me he was "old school.")

What made me happiest wasn't that she agreed with me.
It was seeing how motivated she was to learn, experiment, and take an active role in her recovery.
Because when people realize they aren't broken, and that there are things they can do to influence how they feel, something shifts.

They stop waiting to get better and start participating in getting better.

And honestly, being invited into that process is one of the greatest privileges of my job 🤍

Project Below the Neck (aka slightly out of my mind!) – Day 65

Our CrossFit question of the day was:

"Are you superstitious or just a little stitious?" 😅

One person said black cats.
Another said black cats and ladders (🐈‍⬛ don't worry, I defended Nico!).

Meanwhile, I was thinking about something completely different...

Yesterday was the first session of The Exhale, and before it started, a few people told me it was going to be great.

And even though I wanted to believe them, part of me was like:

"Shhhh. Don't jinx it."

Which got me wondering: does anyone else do this?

Not your classic superstition like black cats or ladders.

But with good things.

Like not wanting to get your hopes up.
Not wanting to assume something will go well.
Not wanting to be disappointed.

Because life is uncertain.

And I think part of being human is wanting certainty in a world that can't really provide it.

Anyway, for the record, the session was wonderful. One woman described it as excellent and said she's excited for next week, which was lovely to hear 🤍

But now I'm curious: are you superstitious?

Or do you have your own version of "don't jinx it"? 😅

Project Below the Neck (aka slightly out of my mind!) – Day 64

I talked to a potential client today.

And part of me wanted to say yes.

Not because I thought I was the best person to help him.

But because saying yes can feel easier sometimes.

Helpful, accommodating, even kind.
Like you're supposed to be...

The problem was that he wasn't really a good fit for what I offer.

So instead, I told him honestly what I could help with, what I couldn't, and gave him a few other options that might be a better match.

And honestly? It felt good.

Because I think self-trust isn't just about saying no to things you obviously don't want.

Sometimes it's about saying no to perfectly reasonable opportunities that just aren't aligned.

Especially when there are other things that need your attention.

Like the first session of The Exhale tonight 😊

And if you've been thinking about joining us, it's not too late. You're still welcome to jump in.

Nope that's not a rhetorical question.

We spend sooo much time managing, smoothing, holding it together that something as simple as a breath out becomes a thing we have to remind ourselves to do.

That's what The Exhale is about.

Four Monday nights. Live. Starting tomorrow at 5pm PST.

We practice the tools for staying with yourself in the moments where you usually don't.

Replays included. $349 CAD.

The links in my bio if this is landing 💕

Project Below the Neck (aka slightly out of my mind!) – Day 63

There's this thing I'm guilty of doing.

And I know for a fact that some of you do it too.

I was even doing it while filming this video... 😅

I'll go for the walk. Sit by the ocean. Take a break. Get outside.

And then spend the entire time mentally reviewing my to-do list.

So technically, I'm "resting".

But am I actually resting?

That's a different question.

Because I've noticed that the things that help me most aren't necessarily the activities themselves.

It's whether I'm present enough to receive them.

And I think that's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about this work.

Most people don't need more information about self-care.

They already know what helps.

The harder part is actually slowing down enough to do it AND let it land.

To feel safe enough to be where you are instead of constantly thinking about what's next.

That's a big part of what we'll be exploring inside The Exhale, which starts tomorrow!! ✨

Anyway... apparently today's lesson was that even when I'm taking care of myself, I still have to remember to actually be present for it.

It's time to put the phone away and start running 😅

Project Below the Neck (aka slightly out of my mind!) – Day 62

I've been having a bit of an imposter syndrome lately.

Not because anything went wrong.

Just one of those weeks where you start questioning whether the work you're doing really matters.

And of course doubt creeps in even when there's plenty of evidence that it does help!

I've seen clients make changes they never thought were possible.

I've seen people have difficult conversations, set boundaries, trust themselves more, and stop getting stuck in the same old patterns.

I've experienced that in my own life too.

So why is it that sometimes we can know something intellectually and still doubt it emotionally?

Maybe that's just part of being human.

But one thing I've noticed is that when I'm connected to myself, sleeping well, regulating my nervous system, spending time outside, moving my body, and paying attention to what I need... Those doubts get a whole lot quieter.

*Not* because they disappear but because they stop driving the bus.

Anyway, just a little honest reflection from me today.

And if nervous system work has taught me anything, it's that we don't have to believe every thought that passes through our minds 🤍

On that note, the Exhale starts on Monday and I can't wait! It's not too late to join us through the link in my bio ✨