"I couldn't take it anymore. As I walked back to the bed, I begged God to keep me from losing my mind."

In London, my nervous system was completely shot. I was waking up multiple times a night, my edges were falling out, and panic had become a regular part of my day. Then came that breaking point night—loose bowels, racing mind, and a desperate Google search that changed everything.

That search taught me I was stuck in fight or flight mode and desperately needed to regulate my nervous system. What followed was a journey from the chaos of London to the healing shores of Barcelona, where I discovered that peace isn't just possible—it's learnable.

Today, 133 days into my meditation practice and running my own company, I'm sharing the exact tools that pulled me out of panic and into purpose. Because this isn't just my story—it's a roadmap for anyone ready to choose clarity over chaos.

Continue reading to discover the 5 simple practices that saved my nervous system and how you can start using them today...

You're not starting over—you're moving forward in alignment. Empowering words for women over 38 who are ready to choose themselves and trust their timeline."

"The air in my apartment began to feel thin. I thought I needed some air, but as I walked to the window to open it, I felt lightheaded and my heart began to race. Immediately, I knew I needed more than to open a window as the feeling started to intensify into panic."

What started as a difficult season in London became the catalyst for my greatest breakthrough. When anxiety had me questioning everything - my choices, my path, even my faith - I discovered that healing isn't just about surviving the storm. It's about learning to honor your energy as sacred, follow what lights you up, and trust that even in the darkest moments, God is moving you toward something beautiful.

From panic attacks to prioritizing joy, this is the story of how unrelenting faith taught me to choose healing over merely surviving.

I sat on the velvety dark blue couch of my London flat, watching another layer of skin fall off of me like dandruff falling out of a dry scalp. My energy has been all over the place as of late because I've been projecting my unbelief. God is teaching me lessons that I'd rather skip than have to repeat for the third, fourth or maybe more time.

As anxiety tightened its grip, I began reading The Art of Life by Ernest Holmes. These words on the page immediately penetrated my soul and seeds began to take root...

Struggling with creative blocks and routine monotony? Discover how embracing uncertainty and facing your deepest fears about success can lead to unexpected clarity. In this personal reflection, I share my journey of building a new life abroad, replacing old coping mechanisms with sustainable joy, and confronting the critical inner voice that labels dreams as impractical. Learn how meditation, spiritual practices, and honest self-assessment can help you co-create the life you truly desire—even when the picture seems fuzzy. What small step will you take today toward the life you visualize but fear to name?