My journey toward inner peace began not amidst lush Costa Rican foliage, where I now live but in the shadow of a dysfunctional childhood. Raised by emotionally unavailable alcoholic parents, my formative years were a canvas of chaos and trauma. By 16, I fled that harsh reality, forced to find my own path amidst the rubble. Yet, within me smoldered an unyielding strength, propelling me through struggles and shaping the resilient woman I am today.
Years later, I built a seemingly successful life – a career, a marriage and four beautiful children. However, beneath the veneer of accomplishment lurked a gnawing unhappiness. My mother's voice, echoing with doubt and judgment, sabotaged any sense of fulfillment. Therapy proved ineffective, leaving me trapped in a cycle of striving and disappointment. Exhausted and yearning for true change, I took a leap of faith. I sold my home and business and left my failing relationship, and embarked on a life-altering pilgrimage to Costa Rica.
In this tropical haven, I heard a whisper, a divine nudge towards Ayahuasca. Though unacquainted with this ancient plant medicine, I followed the call. In that first ceremony, beneath the watchful gaze of Mother Ayahuasca, my healing journey began. Since then, I have walked alongside various plant medicines and allies, venturing deep into the Amazon basin alongside indigenous shamans. Each journey chipped away at layers of trauma, unveiling a new, unshakeable version of myself. Witnessing the profound transformations within me, a passion bloomed – to illuminate this path for others. Thus, with my trusted "medicine sisters," we co-founded our retreat center, Dragonfly Awakenings.
Here, we offer a safe space for you to embark on your own odyssey of healing and self-discovery. As a certified Plant Medicine Integration Coach, I am your guide, a compassionate witness on your journey to shed limiting beliefs and reclaim your true essence. You, too, deserve to shed the shackles of past hurts and step into the radiant light of your potential. Your path to peace, joy, and fulfillment awaits. Let us walk it together.
