The Unwinding Compass

The Unwinding Compass Reclaim your energy from the drains, strains, and stresses so that you can unwind to even more joy.

Jane is a lifestyle expert and foodie promoting health and balance.

We've been taught to push past tiredness- to treat exhaustion as something to conquer. But what if your body isn’t betra...
12/08/2025

We've been taught to push past tiredness- to treat exhaustion as something to conquer.

But what if your body isn’t betraying you?
What if its guiding you?

When you pause and ask, “What is my body asking for right now?” you create space for steadiness to return.

Save this for when you're running on empty- and want to move through your day with more rhythm than resistance.

People came to Illuminate 2026 Breathwork + Collage workshop looking for three things:clarity for the new yearA more em...
12/08/2025

People came to Illuminate 2026 Breathwork + Collage workshop looking for three things:

clarity for the new year
A more embodied way of moving through their days
A sense of calm that they could actually feel.

As the room settled, so did everyone in it.
And the reflections people shared on their way out were a reminder that intentional space changes things — the way we think, the decisions we make, and how we relate to the people around us.

I’m grateful to everyone who came and for the presence you brought into the room.

12/06/2025

Ever been offered something exciting — and part of you hesitated?
Jess was there.

An executive coach, mom of two, offered a high-profile contract that looked perfect on paper — more visibility, more resources, more opportunity.

But it also meant twice-monthly travel…
which meant losing the slow, grounding mornings she loves with her kids.
In the past, she would’ve said yes immediately.

This time, she didn’t.
She took what I call The Power Pause — a moment to notice her breath, interrupt autopilot, and ask a simple but powerful question:

“What matters most in my life right now?”

This isn’t slowing down your momentum.

It’s protecting the bandwidth you need to lead, love, and live with clarity.

Sometimes the real opportunity isn’t the offer — it’s the moment you finally hear what your life is asking of you.

Clarity has a way of finding you when you stop rushing past yourself.

12/02/2025

This is the kind of holiday energy I love- everyone fully committed to being ridiculous for no reason at all. Exactly what we needed. A moment of lightness in a full season. The reason we drive 12 hours each way and even more family members fly in from California, New York, wherever they are, to discover the unexpected adventures that await us each year. Such great joy! Wouldn't have it any other way.

Golden hour photos and dance-party bonfire with some of my favorite people who also happen to be family. I’m so grateful...
12/01/2025

Golden hour photos and dance-party bonfire with some of my favorite people who also happen to be family. I’m so grateful for our annual time together. 💛🧡🩷

11/29/2025

You don’t have to step away from your life to think clearly.

We’re taught that clarity requires a cleared calendar, a long weekend away, or disappearing for a bit. But most of the time, the moment that matters is right in the middle of the meeting, the email, the ask.

In those moments, try this:

Notice what’s happening in your body
Ask: “Am I responding from pressure or from presence?”

Give yourself permission to pause long enough to see the bigger picture of your life

That tiny interruption of autopilot is where your agency lives. You’re not losing momentum—you’re gaining alignment.

Hit play for a 60-second reset you can use any time you feel yourself about to say yes on reflex. And if you want clarity that fits your real life (not away from it), you can always book a Clarity Consult through the link in my profile.

Grateful today for the people who make my life feel fuller in the best ways.The more present I am, the more I notice the...
11/27/2025

Grateful today for the people who make my life feel fuller in the best ways.

The more present I am, the more I notice the little moments with them that matter
especially this time of year, when life moves fast and emotions run high.

Making a little space to breathe in the middle of it all helps me take it all in.

11/23/2025

Overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re behind.
It means your bandwidth is collapsing.
If you need space again, here’s a 60-second reset that can help you breathe.

Find the link for more resources in the profile.

This photo was taken at the end of a long day—and what struck me wasn’t the smile, but the truth behind it:Most of us ke...
11/21/2025

This photo was taken at the end of a long day—and what struck me wasn’t the smile, but the truth behind it:

Most of us keep going long after our energy has dipped.
Not out of pressure—out of habit.

What I’m learning, and what I teach, is this:
Your body usually knows you’re done long before your mind admits it.

The real practice is catching that moment sooner.
Pausing before you hit empty.
Letting a small breath bring you back into yourself.

This photo was taken at the end of a long day—and what struck me wasn’t the smile, but the truth behind it:

Most of us keep going long after our energy has dipped.
Not out of pressure—out of habit.

What I’m learning, and what I teach, is this:
Your body usually knows you’re done long before your mind admits it.

The real practice is catching that moment sooner.

Pausing before you hit empty.
Letting a small breath bring you back into yourself.

If you’ve been running on momentum instead of intention lately, you’re in good company.

And if you’re ready for a different way of moving through your days, the link in my profile has a simple next step.

Burnout isn’t a personal failing. It’s a loop we fall into when we’ve been holding too much for too long.These slides br...
11/16/2025

Burnout isn’t a personal failing.

It’s a loop we fall into when we’ve been holding too much for too long.

These slides break down the pattern — and the shift back to clarity.

If you want a simple explanation, here’s the companion video:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/3fpd9hpc

11/16/2025

Exhaustion isn’t failure. It’s information.

We’ve been taught to push past tiredness — to treat exhaustion as something to conquer.
But what if your body isn’t betraying you? What if it’s guiding you?
When you pause and ask, “What is my body asking for right now?” you create space for steadiness to return.

Save this for when you’re running on empty — and want to move through your day with more rhythm than resistance.

I was at a Conscious Capitalism event with friends this week, and as we were catching up, something hit me:So many of us...
11/15/2025

I was at a Conscious Capitalism event with friends this week, and as we were catching up, something hit me:

So many of us are exhausted right now.
Not because we’re doing anything wrong-
But because we’ve been carrying more than anyone can see.

And honestly, I don’t know a single person who isn’t navigating something behind the scenes.

What I keep coming back to is this:
Exhaustion isn’t a personal failing.
It’s a very human signal.

A quiet way your body says,
“ I need a moment to pause and ground,”

In rooms full of leaders, entrepreneurs, and people who give a lot of themselves, I’m reminded how important it is to stop treating exhaustion like a character flaw we’re supposed to hide.

We don’t need to push harder and pretend we’re fine.

We just need to listen a little more closely.
If you’re tired, nothing is wrong with you.
You’re human—and your system is asking for steadiness.

And that’s not weakness.
That’s wisdom.

Curious how you’re noticing exhaustion show up in your world—or what steadiness looks like for you right now? I’d love to hear.

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