Holistic Mama, Charlotte, NC (2025)

10/27/2025

I drafted this reel when I came across this audio the other day, but my motherly intuition told me to wait…

My daughter is one of my most beautiful Divine Blessings.

She is perhaps my greatest teacher in this life, and while the lessons I learn from her are some of the most challenging, I couldn’t be more grateful.

I do my best not to live vicariously through her, while also knowing that God and she chose me to help heal myself.

Riding with Scarlett today couldn’t be a better example of this audio’s meaning.

She literally fell off a horse…and got back on.

She’s physically ok, thanks to remembering to tuck & roll and bc her teacher, Crystal, was quick and able to catch her.

After she fell, she cried bc she was scared, frustrated that the horse took control, and she hurt her leg a little.

I stopped my horse, ran over as quick as I could, and I carried my little girl and sat with her- She calmed and I told her that sometimes life knocks you down, but it’s the choice we make afterwards to stay down or get up that’s important.

Not only did she get up, she got back on Duchess, and is looking forward to her next lesson.

Before bed this evening, she told me that although she was scared when Duchess took control from her and began galloping, that it was also a little exciting.

So here’s a reminder for you & me…

Life will take you on a wild ride, suddenly stop, and throw you to the ground, usually more than once.

Will you stay there on the ground?

Or, will you dust yourself off and get back on the ride?

I’m choosing to be more like my fiery daughter.

Scarlett, I hope you’re always proud of the awesome human being you are, and I love you so very much!
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10/16/2025

♥ Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness ♥

This year’s remembrance day hit a little different…

One of my childhood, sister-like friends and one of my fertility clients are currently in the early stages of coming through pregnancy loss.

Miscarriage affects 25%, or 1 in 4 women, a very high statistic in the world of women’s wellness…

It is a statistic, however, that doesn’t actually get spoken about much or enough awareness.

In prayer for my friend and my client and all of the mamas like them, I lit a candle last night for their babies that are gone too soon back in Heaven’s hands.

Regardless of the amount of weeks, if you have other children to hold in your hands, or all of your babies are in Heaven, your story and your mama heart matters, and that is something I will always stand behind.

I am always here to lift you up or meet you down in the shallows, offering a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen, whatever you need.

Wishing healing, peace, & love to all, CB♡
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10/12/2025

I have always been pretty vocal about my own mental health struggles, and as an advocate for others who also have this trouble.

I had promised last week to call attention to not only Breast Cancer Awareness this month, but all the other causes that October recognizes.

On Friday, however, I was in no place to post anything…

We’ve been having renovations in our house, and we had our biggest disruption at the end of last week.

By Friday, that took a huge toll on me- I was often displaced for various reasons & in a variety of ways in my childhood, so I thrive best with a stable foundation, which was lacking in my own home with all the work going on.

Couple that with a huge misunderstanding between me and one of my friends, and I completely lost my s**t Friday afternoon.

I cried. A LOT.

I yelled. A LOT.

I healed by moving my son into his new room and designing it, and as I write this, he’s enjoying his new space, which means the world to me!

I don’t show up here to only show the highlights- I’m too honest & authentic for that bs…

You’re going to get the lowlights too because that’s how life goes sometimes, for all of us.

I hope that no matter where you are on your mental health journey, that you may know peace one day, even if for a fleeting moment.

Please, if you need mental health support, reach out to me anytime- I will always provide resources.

Wishing you a Sunday filled with health & wellness!

With Love & Care, CB♡
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10/03/2025

It’s Pink Ribbon season; Products, professional sporting events, & even my kids’ school all promote Breast Cancer Awareness.

I do believe that breast cancer is a terrible disease and deserves recognition when it comes to supporting those dealing with it- I had 3 friends diagnosed within the last year, all now blessedly without any evidence of disease.

But, there are many other issues that women and their families face, that deserve the same attention that is given to these Pink Ribbon campaigns.

Throughout October, I will be posting about breast health and wellness bc, especially as someone who works in women’s health, I do think it’s important to call attention to this topic not just this month, but all year long.

I will also focus on these lesser-known October campaigns as they too relate to women’s and family wellness:

‣ National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
‣ Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
‣ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
‣ Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9)
‣ Malnutrition Awareness Week (October 4-8)
‣ World Cerebral Palsy Day (October 6)
‣ World Mental Health Day (October 10)

If you have a story that you’d like me to feature as it pertains to any of these campaigns, I’d be glad to collaborate- Please feel free to inbox me.

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend ahead! ♡CB

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10/02/2025

❁ It’s time for an update! ❁

I know I’ve been pretty absent on my socials lately, but it’s been with good reason…

We’ve been having house renovations done since the spring, and the major project has been to shift my office from downstairs to upstairs.

Energetically, having my house worked on for months has been a bit overwhelming, especially given my trauma history + lack of steady foundation growing up, so showing up here has honestly been difficult.

With that said, though, I am finally coming out of that uncomfortable energy as my new office space is nearly complete- There’s still some minor things that need to be done, but it is otherwise fully functional!

I am so grateful for the contractor, Tyler, that’s been working on our house, updating it to accommodate our family as we all are aging and have different needs than what we used to.

The shifts have been bittersweet- My kids are still young, but they’re no longer little, so while the updating is definitely welcome, it is also somewhat heartbreaking.

E will move into my former office space once the updates in there are complete, and…

I now have access to the entire upstairs bonus room as my workspace!

It includes a calming partitioned area with my massage table, a half bath (That is no longer shared with my kids!), a separate area for seeing lactation dyads & young pediatric clients, and a place for my desk and other office materials for doing admin-type work.

I’ve been in my new space for just over a week and I love it SO much- I am beyond blessed to have it, and I cannot wait for you to enjoy it too!

I’ll be giving a tour once I get the final touches in order, so stay tuned…

Want to schedule a session and check out my new space for yourself? → Inbox me

I hope you’re having a fantastic week! ♡CB

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08/16/2025

I’m finally starting to feel like myself again…

As I’ve shared in my recent posts, I’ve been in a bit of an energy funk these past few months.

This week, my kids went back to school, and with that, we are all getting back into a regular routine.

With them at school, it gives me more time to myself, and so around seeing clients this week, I scheduled a few self-care appointments.

Today, after grocery shopping & doing some chores around the house, I took myself out for lunch, and then got my hair trimmed.

Karen braided my hair in preparation for going to the stables with Scarlett this evening for her horse lesson- We got to wash the horses & bond with them, which is always a wonderful time!

I’m still feeling a little out of sorts due to having contractor work going on at my house, but I am otherwise starting to feel my energy moving towards a good place.

I’m looking forward to being a vendor tomorrow (8/16) for the Recharge Day Retreat, hosted by The Beauty Boost [Charlotte] at Bright Haven Farms.

The Beauty Boost events have been such a fun experience for me, and I am grateful I started working with Julie a little over a year ago!

Are you too in need of an energy recharge?

Again, the event is tomorrow (8/16) 10a-2pm, and tickets are still available → Message me to sign up!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, CB♡
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08/02/2025

Let’s talk: Quality of Life

I spent last weekend on a beach vacation with my family- Bean & I got matching bracelets.

I chose this picture of holding her hand for this post bc my hands were the one place that I had the biggest struggles with eczema flares.

15.5 years ago, I used a “hypoallergenic” lotion at Massage Envy bc my usual lotion was on back order.

Well, that lotion was not hypoallergenic, it caused a systemic eczema/dermatitis flare, & it’d be years until my skin was completely clear once again.

Allergy testing came back with parabens, diazolidinyl urea, & synthetic fragrances, and I was given a list of safe products from my dermatologist.

I’ve always been pretty “granola”, but this would become my biggest shift in that direction.

I understood my skin issues were also tied to hormonal shifts bc my flare-ups would be worse during my period & while pregnant with E…

My skin was completely clear during my pregnancy with S, though.

I know too that skin conditions are often tied to gut health- Like many people who grew up in the 90’s/early 2000’s (Antibiotics, ultra processed foods, birth control), I knew mine was less than stellar.

I first looked at Green Compass more than 5 years ago, & finally added it to my wellness routine 2 years ago- I wish I joined sooner!

I added Broad Spectrum jellies to help with focus, but the #1 product I sought out was collagen bc I know it promotes skin health & can help balance the gut.

It took me several months, but at the start of 2024, I became consistent with drinking collagen + incorporating a daily digestive jelly.

It was over those next few weeks that I’d notice my skin clearing up, & it’s been clear ever since!

My clients’ beauty products no longer irritate my skin, & I can sleep on sheets that have been washed in traditional laundry brand pods without any issue.

I’ll continue to stick to my lower tox lifestyle, but I’m grateful & less stressed to know that if I find myself in a situation, like at an AirBnB, where that might not be accessible, it won’t trigger me.

I’ll share more about collagen in my stories tomorrow, so stay tuned.

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Wishing you Happy Weekend, ♡CB

05/26/2025

★ Memorial Day ★

Without question, every day those who fight and have fought in protection & service of our country should be honored and respected.

Today, however, specifically remembers those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in the name of our freedom.

A little known fact about me…

I served in Civil Air Patrol as a teenager.

Prior to participating in CAP, I would mistakenly, like many, wish people “Happy Memorial Day”, go to a bbq, and look forward to the unofficial start of summer, which also usually meant the [neighborhood] pool was opening.

While with CAP, I had the honor of helping with the Memorial Day events at Calverton National Cemetery, and it was then I first witnessed the true gravity of what Memorial Day represents.

For many, it is the furthest thing from a joyous holiday weekend to grill, drink beer, party, and watch NASCAR.

While grief has a constant ebb & flow, this weekend highlights that heartache for these people and families that have “lost” loved ones in the name of our nation’s freedom.

For me, it highlights the friends I grew up with that served in the aftermath of 9/11, forever changed with PTSD, and the friends and comrades of theirs that are no longer with us.

Never forget that our freedom comes with very hefty price, and as you enjoy any festivities with your friends and family, I offer you to bow your head in gratitude and prayer for your freedom to relax over the long weekend.

I pray for these families and hold them in my heart always, especially today!

Wishing you all a blessed Memorial Day, CB♡
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