Ivy, The Body Relationship Coach.

Ivy, The Body Relationship Coach. I help you make PEACE with your BODY so you can THRIVE in your life. EVERY PERSON DESERVES TO BE AT PEACE IN THEIR OWN BODY. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

If you are frustrated with society dictating what the ideal body is. If you know that you want to embrace your own body and learn to love it on your own terms. If your well-being is important to you, but you refuse to starve yourself on diet plans or punish yourself through exercises you hate. If you are eager to begin your journey to thrive in life, rather than just survive. I'M HERE TO HELP.

Wellness is not a trend.It is not a resolution to perfect.It is not something we earn through discipline or sacrifice.We...
01/01/2026

Wellness is not a trend.
It is not a resolution to perfect.
It is not something we earn through discipline or sacrifice.

Wellness is a healing practice.
And it belongs to all people.
Because wellness is about freedom.

Especially those of us who have been pushed to the margins.
Those whose lives, needs, and truths have been overlooked or excluded.

People who are:
Chronically ill and disabled,
Living in large bodies,
Black and Brown,
Neurodivergent,
LGBTQ+ and gender expansive.

People navigating systems that were never designed with our bodies, identities, or needs in mind.

When we redefine wellness for ourselves, something shifts.

It stops being rigid.
It stops being oppressive.
It stops being endlessly expensive in the ways systems of control taught us it must be.

And it becomes infinite.
It becomes liberating.

Liberating because it can meet you exactly where you are.
Liberating because it honors your capacity, your seasons, your lived experience.
Liberating because you get to define your own journey instead of following paths that were never designed with your freedom in mind.

This is what body liberation looks like in practice.

Not chasing an ideal.
Not shrinking, fixing, or proving.
But reclaiming wellness as a relationship rooted in care, trust, and freedom.

As we step into 2026, this is my invitation to you:
• Unlearn what no longer serves you.
• Redefine wellness on your own terms.
• Choose practices that nourish rather than extract.
• Build a relationship with yourself that feels sustainable, affirming, and alive.

May this be the year you choose freedom over pressure.
May this be the year your body feels like home.
May this be the year wellness becomes something you live, not something you chase.

Welcome to 2026.
We begin together. ✨

Herbs don’t rush us.They don’t demand discipline or perfection.They invite us back into relationship.In a wellness cultu...
12/30/2025

Herbs don’t rush us.
They don’t demand discipline or perfection.

They invite us back into relationship.
In a wellness culture that often asks us to override our bodies, herbal care offers something quieter and more honest.

It asks us to slow our pace, soften our listening, and respond to what our body is actually asking for, especially in seasons of stress, chronic illness, or burnout.

This is not about fixing yourself.
• It’s about tending.
• About choosing care that honors capacity instead of ignoring it.
• About building a body relationship rooted in trust, compassion, and presence.

Herbal wellness, when approached with intention, becomes less about a remedy and more about a conversation. One that reminds us that wellness is not one size fits all and that our bodies deserve to be met with patience rather than pressure.

If this resonates, there are gentle tools and reflective practices available to support you.

You can explore them through the link in my bio when it feels right for you.

What would it feel like to let your body set the pace today?

We’ve been sold the idea that healing should be obvious.Dramatic. Celebrated. Easy to point to.But many of us are healin...
12/29/2025

We’ve been sold the idea that healing should be obvious.
Dramatic. Celebrated. Easy to point to.

But many of us are healing in quieter ways.

For people of size, chronically ill folks, and those who’ve spent years surviving, healing often happens beneath the surface.
It looks like fewer internal battles.
Like resting without explanation.
Like speaking to yourself with more kindness than criticism.

This kind of healing doesn’t perform well on social media.
But it’s deeply meaningful.

In Body Relationship® Coaching, we honor healing that unfolds slowly, gently, and without fanfare.

If you’re curious about exploring this kind of care more deeply, you’ll find quiet pathways in the link in my bio.

What quiet shift has your body been asking you to acknowledge lately?

Herbs have a way of honoring the truth of our bodies.They don’t ask us to push past our limits or fit into the narrow ex...
12/26/2025

Herbs have a way of honoring the truth of our bodies.

They don’t ask us to push past our limits or fit into the narrow expectations the world places on us. They simply meet us where we are tenderly, patiently, without judgment.

For those of us living in bodies that hold chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, size stigma, or the weight of external pressure, herbalism offers a gentler path.

A path rooted in listening rather than forcing. Support rather than striving. Relationship rather than perfection.

This is the heart of Love in the Kitchen™.
A practice of nourishment that centers compassion and accessibility, inviting every body to experience wellness in ways that feel honoring, sustainable, and liberating.

If this message resonates with you, save it for later, share it with someone who needs this reminder, and follow me for more herbal reflections and body-honoring tools.

What is one way you can let your body be exactly where it is today?

Herbs have a way of honoring the truth of our bodies.They don’t ask us to push past our limits or fit into the narrow ex...
12/23/2025

Herbs have a way of honoring the truth of our bodies.
They don’t ask us to push past our limits or fit into the narrow expectations the world places on us. They simply meet us where we are tenderly, patiently, without judgment.

For those of us living in bodies that hold chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, size stigma, or the weight of external pressure, herbalism offers a gentler path. A path rooted in listening rather than forcing. Support rather than striving. Relationship rather than perfection.

This is the heart of Love in the Kitchen™.
A practice of nourishment that centers compassion and accessibility, inviting every body to experience wellness in ways that feel honoring, sustainable, and liberating.

If this message resonates with you, save it for later, share it with someone who needs this reminder, and follow me for more herbal reflections and body-honoring tools.

What is one way you can let your body be exactly where it is today?

Your body’s wisdom showed up so many times this year, even in moments you didn’t realize it. The instinct to rest when y...
12/23/2025

Your body’s wisdom showed up so many times this year, even in moments you didn’t realize it. The instinct to rest when you were exhausted, the urge to slow down when things felt overwhelming, the way your body signaled stress, tension, or depletion. None of that was weakness. It was communication. It was care. It was wisdom.

For those of us living with chronic illness, navigating stress, or moving through the world in marginalized bodies, our signals aren’t always gentle. Sometimes they show up as flare ups, fatigue, shutdown, or emotional overwhelm. And even then, your body wasn’t failing you. It was trying to guide you. It was asking for support. It was doing its best to protect you under conditions most people never fully see.

As we move through December, this is your reminder to look back with compassion. Notice when your body asked you to pause, when it pushed you toward boundaries, when it tried to help you regulate. These moments matter. They’re part of your healing, your growth, your body relationship, and your capacity to move through the world with more trust and awareness.

If you’re exploring how to understand your body’s signals with more clarity and care, I have supportive resources available for you. You can visit the link in my bio whenever you feel ready.

12/18/2025

What if we reflected on 2025 with compassion instead of critique?

Honoring the life you lived can be a powerful form of healing and body liberation.

As this year comes to a close, I want to invite you into a different kind of reflection.
One that supports body peace and self-trust. One that honors your lived experience instead of judging it.
One that reflects on the life you actually lived, not the life you thought you were supposed to live.

There is real healing in honoring your lived experience as it is.
The joy, the grief, the detours, the pauses, the moments of survival and the moments of softness.

When we reflect through a lens of inclusive, compassionate care, something shifts inside the body.

As the Body Relationship® Coach and wellness practitioner, I value education, training, and professional tools. And the most valuable thing I carry is my lived experience.

My body holds wisdom no certification can replace. That lived experience shapes how I support others in building a healthier relationship with their body, especially those navigating chronic illness, body image challenges, and wellness spaces that were never designed to support all bodies.

Your lived experience matters too.
Your body’s story deserves to be honored.

This is not about forcing positivity or bypassing the hard parts. It’s about honest reflection. It’s about meeting yourself with holistic care, compassion, and respect for what your body carried you through.

So take a moment.
Honor yourself.
Celebrate the life you lived.
And most importantly, thank your body for staying with you through every season of this year.

What is one part of your year, or one way your body supported you, that you want to acknowledge today?

Wellness doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming. It doesn’t have to follow rigid routines or look the same ev...
12/17/2025

Wellness doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming.
It doesn’t have to follow rigid routines or look the same every day.

For many of us, especially those navigating chronic illness, stress, neurodivergence, or living in marginalized bodies, wellness becomes more meaningful when it is simple, compassionate, and aligned with our real capacity.

Sometimes the smallest choices create the biggest shifts in how grounded, safe, and supported your body feels. A deep breath.
A moment of stillness.
A pause before you push past your limit.
These softer practices are just as powerful as anything structured or intense, because they honor the truth of your body in the moment.

December invites us into reflection and gentle resets.

This is a month where we can slow down enough to listen to what our bodies have been trying to tell us all year. It is a time to release pressure, reconnect with our needs, and create space for care that feels accessible and affirming.

Here are three simple practices you can try today to nourish your well-being in a way that supports your nervous system, respects your capacity, and strengthens your relationship with your body.

Which one feels possible for you right now?

Herbalism gently guides us back into relationship with the body. It reminds us that affirming wellness belongs to all bo...
12/17/2025

Herbalism gently guides us back into relationship with the body. It reminds us that affirming wellness belongs to all bodies.
Chronically ill bodies.
Disabled bodies.
Neurodivergent bodies.
Fat bodies.
Black and Brown bodies.
Aging bodies.
Every body that has ever been told it was “too much” or “not enough.”
It asks us to listen, soften our pace, and honor what our body needs without pressure or urgency or apology.

Herbs remind us that the body is not something to be controlled. It’s a relationship to be tended, nurtured, and respected.

When we approach herbal care with intention, it shifts from something we do, to something we experience.
It becomes a tender, ongoing conversation. A way of tuning into our body with curiosity instead of judgment.

In this space, herbal care opens the door to deeper trust, accessible support, and moments where the body finally feels safe enough to soften, breathe, and release what it’s been holding.

My intention with the Love in the Kitchen™ series is to offer gentle, accessible tools that honor the truth that wellness is not one-size-fits-all. These practices are meant to nourish your body from a place of compassion and care, embracing the diverse ways bodies move through the world. Tools that liberate rather than restrict. Tools that remind you that healing can be slow, intentional, and deeply your own.

If this speaks to you, save it for later, share it with someone who may need this reminder, and follow me for more tools, support, and herbal nourishment to come.

What is one small way you can reconnect with your body today, even if only for a moment?

If this year stretched you, challenged you, or asked more of your body than you expected, you are not behind. You adapte...
12/16/2025

If this year stretched you, challenged you, or asked more of your body than you expected, you are not behind. You adapted in the ways your body needed, and that is a form of wisdom.

So many of us move through the year believing we should have done more or been more, especially if we’re living with chronic illness, carrying stress in a marginalized body, or navigating the constant pressure to “push through.” But the truth is that adaptation is not failure. It’s resilience. It’s awareness. It’s your body doing everything it can to protect you.

Honoring the year you lived means being honest about what it took to survive the hard moments. It means recognizing the quiet courage it required to keep moving, to rest when you needed to, and to choose yourself even on the days your energy was limited. Those choices matter. They’re a part of your healing, your nervous system care, and your body relationship.

If you’re longing for more ease and peace as you move into the next season, I have supportive tools available that can meet you gently where you are. You can explore them through the link in my bio whenever you feel ready.

There comes a moment when your body knows before your mind does.When being in certain spaces, conversations, or relation...
12/13/2025

There comes a moment when your body knows before your mind does.

When being in certain spaces, conversations, or relationships no longer feels neutral, but draining. When your nervous system tightens. When your spirit feels disrupted instead of supported.

Choosing to step away from prolonged exposure to people and environments that disturb your energy is not avoidance. It is a healing practice. It is self-trust in action.

We deserve to consistently dwell in spaces that feel nourishing, peaceful, and supportive of our wholeness, especially for those of us navigating chronic illness, marginalized identities, and bodies that are too often asked to endure more than they should.

Protecting your peace is devotion to your well-being.
Honoring your capacity is care.
Listening to your body is wisdom.

This is wellness too.

If this year didn’t look the way you hoped, it doesn’t mean it was wasted. Not all growth is loud, visible, or easy to p...
12/12/2025

If this year didn’t look the way you hoped, it doesn’t mean it was wasted.
Not all growth is loud, visible, or easy to point to.
Sometimes growth looks like rest.
Sometimes it looks like choosing boundaries you didn’t have before.
Sometimes it looks like slowing down, softening your expectations, or simply surviving a season that stretched your body and your capacity.

For those of us living with chronic illness or carrying the burdens of stress in marginalized bodies, growth rarely looks like constant momentum.
It often shows up in the quiet choices, the days you honored your energy, the moments you listened to your body’s cues, and the courage it took to say no instead of pushing through.

That kind of growth isn’t flashy, but it is powerful.

You did more internal work than you realize this year.
You cared for yourself in ways people may never see.
You rebuilt trust with your body in small, meaningful ways.
Honor that. Celebrate that. Quiet growth is still growth.

If you’re ready to move into the next season with more gentleness and support, I have resources to help you reconnect with your body and create more ease.

You can explore them through the link in my bio whenever it feels right for you.

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