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I Burned the Rulebook (Part 2): Lessons From Breathwork, Nature, and Connection

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What happens when you leave the fiery red rocks of Sedona behind for lush forests, roaring oceans, and snow-covered peaks?

The second half of 2024 wasn’t just an extension of the first—it was an expansion. A leap into the unknown. It challenged me to explore freedom on a deeper level, connect with incredible communities, and witness transformations that reminded me why I do this work.

Breathwork & Bold Adventures in the Pacific Northwest 

The Pacific Northwest doesn’t whisper—it demands your full attention.

🌲 In Mount Shasta, I found sacred stillness. Breathwork became my anchor, helping me quiet the noise and listen to what I didn’t want to hear. What am I still carrying? What am I ready to release? 

🌲 Mount Hood was a homecoming of sorts. Reuniting with my nomadic family reminded me that freedom isn’t just a solo pursuit—it’s found in connection. Sharing stories around the campfire and facilitating breathwork sessions here deepened those bonds.

🌲 And then there was Mount Rainier, where mystical hikes led to magical moments of boondocking under star-drenched skies. It was a reminder that life’s best experiences often happen when you surrender to the unknown.

🌊 But nothing prepared me for the wild energy of Vancouver Island, BC. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and confronted me with my own edges. Facilitating breathwork for the vanlife community here wasn’t just about guiding others—it was about allowing myself to be cracked open alongside them.

Every breathwork session in these wild landscapes reminded me that freedom isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how deeply you’re willing to explore yourself.

Kailua’s Healing Shores 

By October, my journey carried me to the lush shores of Kailua, Hawaii—a place where healing feels inevitable.

🌺 Facilitating breathwork for a group of humans in recovery here was one of the most profound parts of my year. Breath by breath, I witnessed them release trauma, embrace resilience, and step into a lighter version of themselves.

Microdosing played a powerful role in these sessions, creating a gentle yet transformative space for healing. It allowed participants to drop deeper into their breath, process emotions with clarity, and open their hearts to new possibilities.

🍍 In between sessions, Kailua worked its magic on me. Exploring hidden waterfalls, savoring fresh poke bowls, and soaking up the island’s aloha spirit reminded me of the beauty in surrendering to the flow of life. The ocean wasn’t just a backdrop—it was a co-facilitator, matching every inhale and exhale.

Roots Reclaimed: A Sacred Journey Women’s Retreat 

The culmination of a four-year dream, Roots Reclaimed wasn’t just a retreat—it was a homecoming.

✨ Together with my soul sister Ashley D'Adam, I guided six incredible women through a week of transformation. Breathwork and microdosing combined with Sedona’s powerful vortex hikes to create a space where walls came down and souls began to shine.

💖 Witnessing these women reclaim their power and step boldly into their truth was nothing short of life-changing. Each breakthrough reminded me why I chose this path—to hold space for others as they reconnect with their roots and rediscover their magic.

This retreat wasn’t just the highlight of my year; it was the highlight of my heart.

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Ending in the Colorado Rockies 

As 2024 comes to a close, my Soul has been pulled to the magnitude of these snow-drenched jagged peaks. The air at 8000' feet is so crisp it feels like a body cleanse wrapped in a giant hug.

❄️ The mountains don’t care about your plans or your excuses. They simply exist, towering and unapologetic, reminding you that strength isn’t always loud.

Breathwork became my companion here, helping me process the lessons of the year. I realized that strength isn’t always loud—it’s often found in the quiet moments when you stop chasing and just let yourself be.

Sometimes, it’s found in standing still and letting the world spin around you.

   It is here that the lessons of 2024 have come full circle:

Life isn’t meant to fit inside someone else’s box. It’s messy. It’s wild. And the best parts happen when you stop following the script and start writing your own.

Full-Circle Reflections 

2024 was messy, wild, and unapologetically transformative. It taught me that life doesn’t happen in boxes or scripts—it happens in the spaces where we dare to break free.

Breathwork, micro🍄dosing, and the power of nature became my guides, reminding me to trust the unknown and embrace the magic of what’s possible.

As 2025 calls, I’m ready to dream bigger, live bolder, and step even further into the unknown.

What Leap Will You Take? 

This year taught me that freedom isn’t found—it’s created. It’s in every choice we make, every breath we take, and every time we say yes to breaking free from the “shoulds.”

So, what about you? 🫵🏻 What leap will you take in 2025? How will you rewrite your story?

⬇️ Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your boldest dreams.

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