Grief, Loss, and Letting Go – It’s Just Not Easy to Navigate
Sometimes I want to let go of pain and struggle so badly. In some situations, I try so hard and just can’t figure out how to do it. So many waves of feelings and sensations. Most of them are incredibly uncomfortable and even painful. I feel stuck in those moments,...
I’m putting on my crown and claiming my age this year!
Every moment of life, in this human body, is a miracle. Each day it’s a gift to wake up and be alive. Reasonable statements right? Yet, we’re taught, particularly as women, that age is bad. With age, we lose desirability.With age, we lose our beauty.With age, we lose...
[Video] Trauma Recovery Feels Like Free Falling from Space!
My uncle shared this video with me, we were talking about sky diving and other daring feats us humans challenge ourselves with. I had no idea when I viewed the video I’d have such an emotional reaction. As a person who spends time figuring out how to translate...
“Get Over It… Get On With It” a Mindset that Inhibits Trauma Recovery
In difficult times our collective norm is to brush it off, get over it, and press through… this might be appropriate while playing sports or performing on stage. When dealing with trauma it may be more harmful than helpful, learn how.
A Community Call-to-Action – Pandemics, Survival, and the Sea
Learn how you can participate in the “Keep It Moving” COVID-19 re-engagement with nature campaign by reading this blog post written by OB community leader and surf therapy enthusiast Leanne Tibiatowski!
Here I Am… No More Hiding, No More Shame
I was invited to share my story on two different filmed segments that will air this week. Part of the process included a photo and video shoot of me surfing. Some think an opportunity like this sounds amazing and fun… right? I was texting with one of my surf sisters...
Finding Wholeness In My Broken Heart
We are storytellers by nature. Our stories help us learn, grow and make meaning of the ups and downs of this life we are living. They connect us with one another... The best storytellers captivate us with tales of adventure, adversity, love, lessons and even loss. So...
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