The paradox never fails to surprise me in motherhood. We can be holding so many different emotions within a breath of each other. Your truth holds a beauty within it even if it feels wobbly. I hope you can see yourself through the medicine that you are showing others… with gentleness and compassion and love. What you are creating is so needed and I think we often bring to life just what we need (or needed) ourselves. One breath at a time. Thank you for welcoming me into the panel, I’m so honoured. Xxx
You created this gathering for mental health because you know first hand how it feels to be in the dark places as well as the light.
You also know some of the resources and people to call in for support.
All of that feels like a very balanced and grounded approach to mental health.
On a personal note, during the last week, I’ve barely moved my body. With long days of driving, hotels, unpacking in a new home — I just haven’t done much. And one of my big things is advocating for small doses of movement. But even I couldn’t manage it with all of that plus some personal stuff.
Part of me asked, “what kind of a movement pro am I if I can’t do the thing I advocate for and teach?”
Sometimes it’s all too much for one person at any one moment in time and all the body can do is signal us toward rest. I hope you know that you’ve already done such a great job on this event and I’ll keep promoting it as much as I can—and if there is anything else I can do to support, I’m there. ❤️
Much love, Chanel. I’m sure if we peel back the layers in our own lives, we see that there are times when we all are carrying a heavy load for one person (which I have experienced recently, as well). It is beautiful and very kind of you to help others feel they are less alone. As a therapist (who would still love to join with you all down the road) and mama who has encountered a lot in the last two years, it is safe to say we’re all human. Hopefully that’s the best marketing strategy of all for you ;). Several weeks prior to whenwould have seemed “normal” to go on maternity leave before my son who had many medical issues was born, I decided to stop practicing due to stress and needing to take care…. And I went on the longest maternity leave of my life … we are all human.. again, sending love and grace❤️.
The paradox never fails to surprise me in motherhood. We can be holding so many different emotions within a breath of each other. Your truth holds a beauty within it even if it feels wobbly. I hope you can see yourself through the medicine that you are showing others… with gentleness and compassion and love. What you are creating is so needed and I think we often bring to life just what we need (or needed) ourselves. One breath at a time. Thank you for welcoming me into the panel, I’m so honoured. Xxx
I love this.
And sharing this mostly means you’re a human ❤️
You created this gathering for mental health because you know first hand how it feels to be in the dark places as well as the light.
You also know some of the resources and people to call in for support.
All of that feels like a very balanced and grounded approach to mental health.
On a personal note, during the last week, I’ve barely moved my body. With long days of driving, hotels, unpacking in a new home — I just haven’t done much. And one of my big things is advocating for small doses of movement. But even I couldn’t manage it with all of that plus some personal stuff.
Part of me asked, “what kind of a movement pro am I if I can’t do the thing I advocate for and teach?”
My answer was, “human, doing my best.”
Gave me a bit of perspective.
Sending you a big hug.
Thank you for sharing this. It seems a lot of us moms are feeling this way lately, a brand of imposter syndrome and the call for more ease.
Sending you love and happy to help with anything I can for the conference
Sometimes it’s all too much for one person at any one moment in time and all the body can do is signal us toward rest. I hope you know that you’ve already done such a great job on this event and I’ll keep promoting it as much as I can—and if there is anything else I can do to support, I’m there. ❤️
Thank you so much. I just want to give you all the best experience! But my body is not bouncing back like it used to.
Sending you love and solidarity.
One of my favorite things to send. Thank you
Much love, Chanel. I’m sure if we peel back the layers in our own lives, we see that there are times when we all are carrying a heavy load for one person (which I have experienced recently, as well). It is beautiful and very kind of you to help others feel they are less alone. As a therapist (who would still love to join with you all down the road) and mama who has encountered a lot in the last two years, it is safe to say we’re all human. Hopefully that’s the best marketing strategy of all for you ;). Several weeks prior to whenwould have seemed “normal” to go on maternity leave before my son who had many medical issues was born, I decided to stop practicing due to stress and needing to take care…. And I went on the longest maternity leave of my life … we are all human.. again, sending love and grace❤️.
Thank you for this note, Julie. Funny how writing this felt so hard but looking back and reading it isn’t as terrible. Things will keep going forward.