Embracing Herself Coaching (2026)

27/06/2022

One year ago today…
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We got up early to head to Saskatoon for our Embryo Transfer.
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I was nervous, excited, hopeful and scared.
I had no idea how our little embryos had been doing since the last time they checked and called to let us know on day 3.
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Of all the eggs they retrieved (around 27 if I’m remembering correctly) all of them were inseminated using the ICSI procedure, and we had 5 that fertilized successfully. Initially I was disappointed that ONLY 5 were successful because there is always attrition, meaning that at least half of them will not make it to day 3 or beyond.
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I had worried so much about these 5 embryos that I actually missed my turn commuting one morning.
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When we arrived at the clinic they showed me 2 photos of our 5 day old embryos like the one posted above that made it (meaning that 3 had not made it from day 3 to day 5) She told me that we would be transferring the one shown as it was graded higher. The second would be put back in the incubator over night and if it made it through the night would then be frozen…they called the next day to let me know it hadn’t.
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The transfer, was a quick and easy procedure on my end. I watched the ultrasound as she placed the embryo in me. We headed home, I sat outside and enjoyed the sun reading my book doing everything I could to try to stay relaxed as the next 2 weeks would be the longest as we waited.
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They refer the this period as the “2 week wait” and it’s usually the hardest because you are waiting and hoping that when you take a test you see those 2 little lines. These two weeks were though, if this cycle wasn’t successful we would be starting over again, since we had no embryos left. I tried not to focus on that and would repeat the mantra that carried me to this point “Everything will work out perfectly” what ever that meant for us.
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22/06/2022

You're not binging because you're out of control. You're liking lacking in one or more of these areas.

Which one resonated the most with you?

Drop the number in the comments below.

21/06/2022

There is nothing wrong with you...

Drop a "ME" in the comments below if you have ever felt like
You lack willpower.
You're body is failing you.
You're mind is sabotaging you.

These thoughts are not the truth.
You simply are out of balance and do not fully understand your body's needs, wants and cues.

Your brain and body are not programmed to sabotage you. They're programmed for pleasure and survival.

If you're curious about how you can balance your hormones and stop feeling fear and anxiety around food, maybe its time to book a holistic nutrition counselling session.

Food has power, and its not the power you it has over you rather the power it has to heal you when you consume the right food for your body and mind.

*For a limited time you could receive 40% off your session(s). Send me a message to find out how as the last few spots will not last long!

03/06/2022

This Momma hit the pavement for my second run in about a year.

Anyone have recommendations for a double jogging stroller? 😅

P.S. it’s advised that you wait at least 12 weeks before resuming running postpartum! Make sure your pelvic floor health is in check before engaging in a high impact activity like running!

Last year, once I started our IVF treatments, running was out. You’re advised to avoid any high impact workouts, and once I was pregnant, it wasn’t something I felt comfortable doing for a couple of reasons.

So this morning I managed to get a decent run in while the babes slept!

Running is not something I’m “a natural” at. Each run feels challenging regardless of how often I run. My times and km are always sub par in running terms I’m sure, but it still feels good to do it!

Is running something you enjoy? Or something you make yourself to because it’s convenient?

25/05/2022

That's right, I NEVER give clients strict meal plans!

There are sooooo many reasons why I refuse to practice this, swipe to see just a few reasons and perhaps start to ask yourself why you cringe when someone tells you that you can eat whatever you want.

18/05/2022

I’m back at it again! 🙊
Back to school that is.
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In case you missed my announcement in my stories, I’m excited to share that I was accepted in to the Oh Baby holistic school of nutrition!
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This means I will soon be accepting a few different types of clients, along with my usual coaching clients within my Body Guide Program, that program is not going anywhere!
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If you fall into any of the categories below and are interested in holistic nutrition counselling and support let me know and I can add you to my waiting list so you are the first to know when my calendar opens up!
(The first few clients of each category will be receiving services at a discounted rate! 😉)
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1) A women within childbearing years (anyone premenopausal)
2) A pregnant woman
3) A woman who’s given birth within the last year
4) A Mom or Dad with a babe who has started or will be starting solid foods soon!
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Send me a DM with 1, 2, 3, or 4 to let me know which type of support you’re interested in and I will add you to the list!
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07/05/2022

Becoming a Mother

It was something I always felt I would be “good” at as naturally I am a nurturer, just ask my sister she will tell you she grew up with 2 moms and the second one was much more strict! 🤣

But at one point I didn’t know if it was something that would be a reality for me for a couple of reasons.

There was a time that I felt I would never find the person I was supposed to share my life and raise babies with. I had accepted that if this was the case, I was fine with it since I was an Auntie to two of the best!

Secondly, I’d always had this feeling that getting pregnant wasn’t going to be easy, although I have no idea why.

Throughout our infertility journey I made sure the let Khen know that regardless of the outcome, we would have an incredible life together.

I held steady, sometimes I think for the both of us and kept faith. I didn’t know how or if it would work but I knew that everything would work out perfectly.

In fact it was the mantra that carried me through, “everything will work out perfectly” even if perfectly wasn’t on my ideal timeline, even if it was full of ups and downs and downright messy at times. It would be perfect in the end.

2 failed IUI’s later
1 egg retrieval
1 transfer with zero embryos left

Here we are.
PERFECT 🤍🤍

06/05/2022

A little postpartum body update!

*Reminder* this update is not meant for you to use as a comparison on your journey. I’m just trying to keep things as honest and real with you as I can while I navigate this season!

The female body is truly amazing! And that deserves to be celebrated AT ALL TIMES!

I’m not perfect and although I have healed a lot of my body & food challenges using my Body Guide Method principals it take A-LOT of time, grace and patience with yourself!

Old thought patterns, beliefs and habits will always try to creep back in, the difference is made when you have the tools to navigate them!

Swipe to watch the quick video with the update!

PS. Applications for the Body Guide Method are still open! If you have more questions about the program do not hesitate to reach out! 🤍

04/05/2022

F•I•T•N•E•S•S
After a hiatus, injury or postpartum is a whole lot of things.
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It’s challenging because you can’t do what you once could.
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It’s humbling because you have to rebuild and regain strength you once had.
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It’s frustrating because you have to make it a habit and priority again when you’re needed else where at the same time.
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BUT
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It’s also rewarding because you often see progress happening fast at the beginning of a journey.
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Right now for me fitness is often, not scheduled, not for as long as I would like and almost always interrupted.
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I know for many of my clients all of these factors are looked at as negatives.
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“I can’t even get through a whole workout”
“Why bother if I only get 20 min”
“I’m so weak I have to start over and it’s frustrating”
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Even before I was a Mom, a lot of my clients were, and although I didn’t have kids of my own yet, I had a lot of experience with trying to fit things in with kids as an Auntie or other thing taking my time and attention else where.
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You will always have other things to tend too whether it’s looking after small humans, fur children, chores and errands or meeting deadlines.
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The reason I make fitting in my workouts or any kind of movement in a priority is because it truly makes me a better person.
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When we feel good by tending to ourself even if it’s only for a few minutes, we show up better as a Mom, spouse, employee, boss or whomever you need to be on any given day.
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So today looked like 20min of spin before I had one wakey baby and I’m calling that a win for myself both mentally and physically!
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What are you doing to care for yourself today? Let me know below!

01/03/2022

I cried over this tummy the other day…..
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And it’s not likely for the reason you’re expecting.
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No, of course it’s not back to mostly flat, firm and and linea alba free. But as each day passes it becomes more and more of each of those things.
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My belly button has sunken back in, my “pregnant” belly continues to shrink, my stretchy skin doesn’t feel as soft and stretchy, my muscles have atrophied and I cried about it.
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I cried because although I was fully prepared to hate this reflection, it has turned out to be quite the opposite.
I can look in the mirror and love this body and that belly.
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I cried because this belly housed my boys for 36+2 days and that is SO SPECIAL!
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I love this belly because I have learned to appreciate my body for all it can do.
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Grow & stretch. Ebb & flow. Hurt & heal.
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I love this body because it did something quite remarkable.
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It grew not one but TWO tiny, sweet and perfect little boys when they cards were not stacked in our favour.
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I’m embracing this body, even as it continues to change.
Mourning what was, while being open and accepting of what will be.
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Change is often scary regardless of what kind it is. I share this with the hope that anyone struggling to love there body where it is, any mama who feels shame around there postpartum body & and women scared to get pregnant will feel just the tiniest bit better knowing that it will be okay, as long as you open your heart and mind and remember to lead with love.
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Don’t ever feel the need to get something that once was back, you’re moving forward. Not going backward. 🤍
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24/02/2022

I was terrified of what pregnancy would “do” to my body.

I knew I shouldn’t be, because it’s wonderful and magical… but I was.

When we were told we were having twins, that was one of the first places my mind went. “I didn’t sign up for two, this will destroy my body.”

I also felt deeply guilty that, that thought was one of the first things that ran through my mind.

You see, navigating any kind of body changes, pregnancy related or not, with a past of body image “issues” even when you’ve learned to heal most of those thoughts, behaviours and actions is a constant ebb and flow.

There’s good days, okay days and still the odd bad day. The difference is that you’ve learned how to navigate through it all.

Through the fear I chose the magic.
Through the fear I chose the gratitude.
Through the fear I chose abundance.

So here we are 1 week post-partum.
My belly still looks pregnant, it feels squishy yet firm, skin soft but stretchy, and I don’t hate it.

I have been absolutely fascinated by what my body has done and continues to do.

So today I challenge you to be fascinated by all the things your body will do for you unknowingly, just the make it through the day.

After all you really are pure magic.

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