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Embracing the Journey, Calgary, AB (2026)

12/23/2025

✨ Wishing You a Gentle & Magical Holiday Season ✨

As 2025 winds down, I know this season doesn’t feel light for everyone. The world feels heavy. Many of us are carrying more than we let on — grief, burnout, uncertainty, or maybe just the quiet exhaustion of doing our best every day.

None of it needs to be minimized or compared. Your experience is valid, no matter what it looks like.

At this turning of the wheel — when the dark is longest and the light begins to return — I hope you remember:

🕯️ Even the smallest flame can defy the darkness. 🕯️

We don’t always get to control the weight we carry, but we can choose how we show up for ourselves and others. And in a world that desperately needs more softness, more love, and less judgment, choosing light is a radical act.

So here’s your gentle reminder:
👉🏻You don’t have to shrink to fit anyone else’s expectations.
👉🏻You don’t owe anyone a perfect holiday.
🥰And you absolutely don’t need permission to rest, feel, grow, or protect your peace.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, or just making it through the end of December — may you find comfort, connection, and whatever form of magic helps you feel a little more like yourself again.

My work is rooted in compassion, lived experience, and deep care. And yes, I still believe that support should never come with conditions.

💛 Stay kind. Stay grounded. Stay curious. And to the haters — maybe find a better hobby or use all that energy you put towards hating others, places, or things into something that sparks joy — like therapy, journaling, or literally anything more productive.

With love, light, and just a hint of old magic,

Kat
🤍

11/12/2025

Where do you feel most at ease?

Coffee shop. Your home. A cozy pub.
Wherever you feel comfortable — that’s where I’ll meet you.

Because support isn’t about a setting… it’s about connection. 💜

09/20/2025

✨ Fertility Support: Who Does What? ✨

When you’re trying to conceive or navigating fertility challenges, it can be overwhelming to know who does what and who you really need on your team.

That’s why I created this guide breaking down the roles of a Fertility Doula and a Fertility Specialist/Doctor.

🌱 A Fertility Doula focuses on emotional, physical, and practical support. Helping you feel seen, supported, and prepared.
🩺 A Fertility Specialist provides medical testing, diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
💜 Together, they can provide a powerful balance of care: whole-person support + medical expertise.

Your journey is unique, and there’s no “one right way.” This post is here to help you feel informed and empowered to choose the support that feels right for YOU.

💭 Did I miss anything you think is important to highlight about fertility care?

💭 Have you worked with a fertility specialist, a doula, or both? What difference did it make for you?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

💫 Curious about how I can walk alongside you on your journey? Let’s connect. Link in bio.

09/03/2025

✨ Postpartum help comes in many forms, and it’s easy to get confused about who does what. ✨

New parents often wonder: Do I need a doula? A mother’s helper? A nanny?
The truth is, all three roles can be valuable, but they each have unique focuses.

🌸 A postpartum doula supports you first, your recovery, your emotions, and your transition, while also caring for baby and guiding the whole family.
🌸 A mother’s helper jumps in for extra hands with kids and household tasks while you’re still present.
🌸 A nanny provides ongoing childcare, often long-term, with the focus on children’s routines and needs.

The right fit depends on your goals, budget, and where you need the most support. 💜

👉 Swipe through this post to learn the differences, similarities, and questions to help you decide.

And if you think a postpartum doula might be right for you, I’d love to connect, find me at embracingthejourney.ca ✨

08/26/2025

🌞 It might look like I’ve been MIA on here, but truth is… this summer has been full! Between my kids being home from school, caring for clients, and tackling a long list of projects, I’ve been soaking in the chaos and the joy.

✨ Some highlights:
🛠️ New bathroom floors & a full garage sale purge (goodbye baby clothes, housewares, & random gear 👋).
🐠 A fish tank makeover for our longest living fish. The 55 gallon tank is being prepared for a new home too.
🍳 On-demand chef life, this morning’s lineup: French toast two ways, pancakes two ways, scrambled & hard-boiled eggs, and strawberries. We had build-your-own pizzas on another day.
🧽 Deck repair, pressure-washing, fence prep, exterior house painting… let’s just say Home Depot knows me well..has for a very long time. 😆
🌲 Trips to Canmore, including a meaningful hike up Ha Ling Peak for Ben’s Last Hike 💜.
🏡 Cabin weekends with family that refilled my soul.

In between all that, I’ve been continuing my education, working on certifications, reading stacks of books, and updating things behind the scenes for my business.

💫Always learning, always growing.💫

I may not post often, but I’m still here, walking alongside your journeys, and grateful for those who continue to walk beside mine. 💜

08/01/2025

Oh hey, August 1st… didn’t expect you to come in this hot. ☕💥

After sleeping in until 10 (a true miracle for any parent), I thought maybe—just maybe—you were on my side. You lured me in with that rare rest, and then BAM… bait and switch. 😤

I lost my cinnamon cold brew and my beloved giant mug in one tragic, caffeinated crime scene. RIP to the ‘abundance brew’ I never even got to sip. 😭

I had plans, August. Beautiful, peaceful plans. A slow morning after a deep clean… ‘extra love’ French toast and chocolate chip pancakes for the kids… sipping my coffee like a woman who had her life together.

But no. You had other plans.

Instead, I:
🔸 Mopped up coffee across half the main floor
🔸 Got stabbed by rogue ceramic shards (twice)
🔸 Cleaned up after both kids
🔸 Made a bottle and changed the baby
🔸 Brewed a second coffee (this time in my ‘Best Mom Ever!’ mug, because honestly? I earned it)

So yeah… well played, August 1st. But I’ve got magic and caffeine on my side now. 😉

Here’s to abundance, cinnamon rituals, and embracing the chaos with love and humour.
May your August start off way less chaotic than mine. 💖

07/18/2025

🌿 FREE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAM ACCESS? YES. REALLY.

I’m launching my self-paced, inclusive, evidence-based online childbirth prep course — and I’m looking for a few amazing folks to beta test the full program for free. 💛

🧡 It’s called Embody Birth, and it’s for:
✨ First-time birthers
✨ Returning parents who want something deeper
✨ Folks looking for more than the “hospital standard” classes
✨ Anyone who wants unbiased, inclusive birth education rooted in both evidence & intuition

⸻

👀 What you get:
✅ Full access to the complete course (40+ lessons across 8 modules)
✅ Tools for preparing your body, mind, and support team
✅ Real-world insight into postpartum, pain, advocacy & identity
✅ Lifetime access to final content once it’s launched!

⸻

💬 What I ask:
📝 You go through the program (at your own pace)
💡 You give honest feedback on what helped + what could improve
📣 (Optional) You share a testimonial if you found it valuable

That’s it!

If you’re interested in being a beta tester, drop a 💛 in the comments or DM me the word BETA and I’ll send you the details + your access code.

Let’s build better birth prep — together.

07/12/2025

Your wellbeing journey isn’t one-size-fits-all—so your care shouldn’t be either 💛

I’m Kat, a Calgary-based Full Spectrum Doula offering real-life, personalized support wherever you’re at—TTC, pregnancy, birth, loss, postpartum, or just figuring it all out ✨

🌿 Mobile care in cafés, homes, and cozy spaces
📚 Childbirth education coming soon
💻 Clients get exclusive access to my curated online resource hub and lending library (saving you💲)

If you’re ready to feel supported—emotionally, practically, and holistically—

👉 I’m here.

📲 Read more in the latest blog (link in bio) or DM me to connect

07/12/2025

The internet is LOUD… and usually American.
So I wrote a new blog with real, inclusive pregnancy resources for folks in Calgary and across Canada 💻🌿

✔ Local supports that actually reflect your experience
✔ Tools that work for ADHD, autism, grief, and neurodivergence
✔ Gentle ideas that don’t demand social media perfection
✔ And yep—I now offer childbirth ed + full-spectrum doula care, too

Now, just a heads-up—this blog only highlights a small slice of what I share with my clients. There are so many more in and around Calgary.

✨ Are you a local birth worker or wellness provider who wants to be featured? PM or email me your details—I’d love to include you!

📍 Calgary-based, connection-first, human-to-human support.

🌈 Tap the link in my bio to read the blog + explore my services!

07/12/2025

You’re not a bad person for feeling jealous.
You’re not broken for needing space.
You’re still hoping—and that takes courage. 💛

This new blog explores the quiet grief that surfaces when someone else shares their good news… and you’re still waiting.

🖤 Gentle support if you’re TTC, healing after loss, or neurodivergent and overwhelmed.
🧠 Scripts, emotional tools, and doula insight—written by someone who’s been there.

📲 Tap the link in my bio to read
💌 And if it hits home, I’m here for you.

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