The Essence of You

03/04/2026

The Ritual Portal tonight was incredible. All returning participants this time, which brought more depth and safety into this sacred space.

Ending this night feeling so grateful for co-facilitating and for the women who join us at these gatherings, each one somehow more powerful than the last…

The next time we gather will be March 31st. Send a dm or comment below if you’d like to join.

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03/03/2026

https://www.theessenceofyou.ca/blog/i-am-no-longer-willing-to-lose-myself

“I am no longer willing to lose myself… …for the sake of any relationship. I will no longer abandon any part of myself … …to gain love, belonging or acceptance from anyone, no matter who it is or what I *could* lose. I am releasing… …more layers of self-suppression, self-abandonment

03/03/2026

These past few months have really tested my boundaries. As I keep deepening my relationship with my authentic self, I’ve noticed more and more the ways that I’ve self-abandoned, and I’m almost in dismay as I realize that I am not as “far along” as I thought I was. (I’m also practicing self-compassion, don’t fret!)

Sometimes, I’m cruising along through life feeling boundaried up, empowered and SO proud of myself. Other times I get a major reality check that there is MUCH more work to be done.

I’m in a phase of this awareness right now and it’s shaking me up, that’s for sure.

My commitment to stop self-abandoning is reaching new levels, which is … hard … and also feels so f*cking worth it. Nothing can stop me from advocating for myself with clearer boundaries, more self-awareness, and a deeper devotion to living and leading from integrity.

I feel like it is important to share pieces of my journey like this so that my clients, and followers know that I am really doing the work, too. I pride myself on practicing what I preach and want that to be known, so you can trust that I GET IT. My experience is not your experience, we are all unique. But sometimes it’s good to know who is really doing “the work” themselves, isn’t it?

Leave a 💗 below if any of this resonates 🔥

03/03/2026

One spot just opened up to this sold out event! Send a dm if you’d like to join. It’s an experience that you won’t forget. 🔥

02/25/2026

The Alignment Retreat will invite you to shed layers of conditioning as you are inviting to be who you are in the safety of this small group environment.

Safety & authenticity are the priorities at Jen’s retreats, and you will learn how to tend to the parts of yourself that you might suppress or hold back as you step into your authentic power here.

Pictured above: Two of the core sessions being offered over the weekend.

Jen has carefully curated this small, intimate group experience to offer ultimate self-care, inner alignment, and authentic connection. You will leave feeling grounded, restored, and empowered, able to carry this clarity and balance into your everyday life, respond from presence rather than reaction, and move forward with ease.

March 19-22, Bragg Creek, Alberta

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

This is one of my fave lines from my own therapist, and I contemplate it often.

It goes hand in hand with another fave quote of mine from Fritz Perls: “The only way OUT, is THROUGH.”

If it’s helpful for you, leave a 💗 in the comments…