Love and Light Wellness

give yourself permission to feel how hard your body is working, even if it doesn’t feel like it’s doing enough. 💛

having chronic illness can have us living in our rational brains most of the day, because we have to push through to do the things we need to do sometimes. 📈🫩

but when we slow down enough to listen, we can see that we might be denying ourselves the permission to feel how hard it is. let it be hard. ☹️🫰🏼

you are not what you do or produce, and you have permission to slow down.

want some support with exploring both the academic and emotionally energetic themes of living with complex conditions like hEDS/POTS/MCAS?

i’m here for you. 🫂

check out my website for more information and a link to book a consultation. 🌟

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there so so many times i tell my clients that it’s okay to do less, and i mean it. 🥱

but sometimes they look at me funny when i say that it’s worth the flare up… 🌟🎉

with the support of mobility aids, medications, and pacing, there is so much life to be lived. don’t miss it! 🌎🌱

want support with managing hEDS/POTS/MCAS? as a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, it is my job to help you figure things like pacing out. 😊

for more information and a link to book a free consultation, check out my website! 💛

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there is a new criteria for hEDS coming this december! 🗓️❄️

it's important to know that there are other rarer types of EDS (and other conditions) that can include hypermobility, and genetic testing is almost always part of a solid differential diagnostic process! this will catch the other types, as hEDS does not have a genetic variant identified yet (while the others do). we are working with what we've got. 🤠

i’m attending the upcoming EDS conference in just a few weeks, and i’m hoping they give us a sneak peek. as a clinician who works with the criteria everyday, this is huge for us!!!! 🎊

my hope is that the change in criteria helps to “catch” all of you who were missed on first evaluation. our knowledge and acceptance of hEDS (and all of its comorbidities!!!) is growing. 🌱

want support with the diagnostic process? it is still worth exploring if you think it might be you… as a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, this is what i do. 🤓

check out my website for more information and a link to book a free consultation!! 💛

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this is a vulnerable post for me, but i love these videos. hopefully you do too!! 🌟

i didn’t come to social media expecting to make any money. 💰🤷🏼‍♀️

my hope was to share some helpful information and maybe meet a client or two! what it turned into? i couldn’t have ever anticipated this. 💛

check out my website for more information and a link to book a free consultation. 😊

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hEDS/POTS/MCAS is having its moment right now!! 🌟

and as not only a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach but patient with these conditione myself, i’m so glad there is more awareness spreading. 🙂‍↕️

if you need support with the diagnostic process and lifestyle change for hEDS/POTS/MCAS, i’ve got you.

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happy disability pride month!! ♿️🌟

i’m so excited for this - and you guys deserve it.

here are the rules for the giveaway!

1. follow Riley Goodrich NBC-HWC and Paiseec

2. comment what makes you proud to be a part of the disability community!! get creative!! 💛

BONUS! report this post and share it on your story, and don’t forget to tag Riley Goodrich NBC-HWC and Paiseec

giveaway is open until july 20th 📆

GO!!! 🥳🎉

Sleep is hard when you’re bendy. 🌙

Let’s talk about it.

One of the questions I get the most from clients is about how to know when they are resting, or how to improve their sleep.

You’re not crazy if you still feel exhausted after 8 (maybe even 10+!!!) hours of sleep: you might just be bendy.

Join me on next Sunday July 12th from 12-1:30PM (EST) to talk about sleep and rest!

Here is the link to register!! Also in my bio. 🔗

https://calendly.com/loveandlightwellnessvt/hypermobility-huddle-a-zebra-support-space

With the high energy of summer in full swing, it can be hard to remember how to slow down. This is not just going to be the typical “put away your screens” advice (although that does help)… 📱😴

We’ll cover why sleep can feel unrefreshing even after a full eight hours, how POTS and MCAS show up after dark, pain and positioning related to hypermobility, the nervous system, and more. You’ll leave the session with plenty of tips and tricks to support your nighttime routine, your sleep hygiene, and your day-to-day life! ⭐

Bring a blanket, a cozy spot, and whatever energy you’ve got! Low-energy participation is always welcome here. 🥱

All sessions are recorded, and if you can’t make it, I always send out the video to all who registered!

everyone’s needs and triggers are different!! just because it works for me, doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for you. however, after much trial and error, this is what i’ve been loving lately!! 😊

here is my summer glow “no-makeup” makeup routine, which i’ve been loving pretty much daily. includes SPF!! 🌞🫶🏻

i’ve been loving rhode skin and Saie recently because they are low/no fragrance and formulated with sensitive skin in mind. 💛

what are some of YOUR favorite MCAS-sensitive products?! 🤔