Reborn Doulas

01/01/2022

Don't sit back this year. Put yourself in the driver's seat of a life by design. You are not forced to be a victim of your own situation or circumstance and growth is inevitable if you choose it. Where do you want to be this time next year?
Visualize the books you want to write, the mountains you want to climb, the relationships you want to strengthen, and then do it all! Show up, be present and take in those moments to live life to the fullest.
PS. Don't forget the photos!

12/11/2021

Very few of us have a self-image that is overinflated, often tending to be harder on ourselves than anyone else could ever be. We rely on the opinions and viewpoints of others to validate that our emotions are acceptable and that our opinions matter.
Remember that you are the star in the movie of your own life and you can be the hero that you deserve. Life advice this morning from Peter Sage as he reminds us that we should all push for that Academy Award and live a life worth watching.
Say the words to yourself that you want to hear and don't wait for someone else to validate what you know to be true. You are worthy. You are loved. You are smart. You are capable. You are growing. You are learning. You are unique.

12/08/2021

Find your holiday Zen

The first week of December has already whizzed by and I'm nervously envisioning how I will manage to get all of my shopping, baking and wrapping done before the big day.

From very early on in my childhood memories to this very moment as an adult, I have always built up December 25th in my mind to be the pinnacle of gift giving, celebration and joy. It has created more stress in my life than any other holiday or special day, including birthdays because, for some strange reason, I just want it to be perfect for my kids. I want them to rip open that gift, turn to me with wide eyes and a huge grin and shout, "That's exactly what I wanted!" My love language is most definitely gifts when it comes to Christmas morning.

Now that my kids are adults, I increasingly feel that twinge of anxiety when there is nothing of "significance" wrapped under the tree. No Power Rangers or Polly Pockets, no GT Snow racers or I-phone 13 Pro-max cellphones or airplane tickets to Disneyland. Their lists are so practical these days!

And it's not my children who have high expectations of expensive gifts, this, I put squarely on my own shoulders. But this year will be different and I willingly release the negative habits and emotions surrounding gifts and giving this season.

There will be a few practical gifts to unwrap under the tree but, this Christmas, my kids will get the best of me as I embrace my holiday zen habits.

12/05/2021

Wonderful 2 minute video regarding suppressed emotions and their interactions with ailments in our body. It’s within you!

https://youtu.be/H9o21UO9u-c

E-Motion 2.0 is a re-released special edition with new experts and new techniques.

12/04/2021

Today, we will join together to mourn the death of a family friend, a doting father and grandfather, a loving husband and a heroic man who has spent the past number of years in his own pain and suffering.

No words can console and only time, thoughtful memories and reflection can possibly heal. Maya Angelou, poet and writer of memoirs, so eloquently captures that intense feeling of the inability to let go of our loved one, even though we can be at peace with our own departure should the time come. Impossible to accept yet inevitable for us all.

My thoughts and prayers for health and healing go out to the family and to those experiencing similar loss this season.

“When I think of death, and of late the idea has come with alarming frequency, I seem at peace with the idea that a day will dawn when I no longer be among those living in this valley of strange humors.

I can accept the idea of my own demise, but I am unable to accept the death of anyone else.

I find it impossible to let a friend or relative go into that country to no return.

Disbelief becomes my close companion, and anger follows in its wake.

I answer the heroic question ‘Death, where is thy sting?’ with ‘It is here in my heart and mind and memories.'”

~ Maya Angelou, When I Think of Death

11/30/2021

Are you living parts of your life fearful and anxious, afraid of being judged by others, concerned with what friends and family will think of your choices?
How would you experience life and show up today if you were brave enough to step into who you truly are meant to be?
This is your daily reminder that you are enough. Right here. Right now.

11/29/2021

Hypnotherapy can be used to access the subconscious and to locate the root cause of some of the blocks that are holding us back from living a full and free life. What are you waiting for?

11/27/2021

After a year of study, just received my certification as a hypnotherapist and I’m excited to start giving back to my community.
For now, I’m looking to provide sessions to support in the following areas:
Self-esteem and confidence
Weight loss
Stop smoking
Anxiety
The session will be provided over Zoom at no cost and, in return, I would ask for a testimonial for my social media and webpage.
My background is in education and I have been a teacher for over 20 years. I have stepped away from teaching to pursue opportunities that will allow me to make more significant, lasting change to improve the lives of women who long to break free from the pain of the past.
Please reach out if you think you may benefit from a session.

11/26/2021

It has taken me years to achieve this level of acceptance for the losses I have been faced with in my adult life. May I never overlook the gifts that my loved ones bring to my life, even from the other side in the form of memories and messages. As long as we remember them, they stay alive for eternity.

11/25/2021

Caring for a loved one who is facing an end of life scenario can be unsettling, creating unimaginable waves of grief and confusion. Having an end of life doula can provide comfort and support in your time of need. If you are struggling, please connect directly to discuss ways in which I might support you and your loved ones through this challenging time.

11/15/2021

Reminder to all dreamers, seekers and growth mindset leaders. The past is just that, the past. All we have is the current moment and we need to embrace the present with all of our senses! Not just the traditional 5 senses of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. Include the intuition that guides you and let’s you know that you are on the right path.

10/24/2021

Winding down with my end of life doula introduction next week. It has been such a humbling experience being able to offer my service to those near to death and to their friends and family. I have played many roles in my time at Roozen House as a confidant, a spiritual sounding board, a waitress, a laundry folder, a cheerleader, an empathetic ear and recently, an art critic just to name a few. All roles equally as important in death as in life. This past week, Serendipity paid me a visit, as I found out that one of the residents knew my father from many years ago. It brought me closer to my dad in his absence and I’m sure that those two will greet each other fondly in the afterlife when it is time for the resident to cross over. It was almost as though Dad was checking in on me. Even though my time as a volunteer is drawing to a close, I know that I was exactly where I needed to be, exactly when I needed to be there. Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and residents who have all taught me so much.

10/01/2021

Mother Earth shared her paint palette with us today.

09/26/2021

Creation reveals itself in its own place and time, requiring from us only watchfulness and presence.
When life seems overwhelming and there is no place to turn or perhaps too many choices to make, one must simply turn inward. Your trusting self knows where to go next and where to find exactly what you need. Ask yourself who or what you truly need and then simply listen. Have faith. 🌎

09/21/2021

Tattered and torn but still a beauty to behold. Today, my heart goes out to a stranger and her family who is grieving the loss of their thirteen year old son. After personal struggles with mental health, this young man ended his own life much too soon. There is no rhyme or reason to such tragedy and yet, they must pick up the pieces of a broken heart. Not today, not tomorrow, perhaps never completely. May the strength of friends and family take you through the darkest moment in your lives. Lean on your community, you are loved.

09/18/2021

Building my happy place, one piece at a time.
Moving to a new home, forming a new circle of friends or following a new career path isn’t always easy. In typical Tracy style, I love to do it all at once. But the heart knows that there are journeys in life that our souls must take in order for each of us to truly embrace ourselves and the world around us. We must find our wings and fly to destinations yet unknown to land gracefully, exactly where we need to be. I can’t wait!!

09/08/2021

Sunset is equally as beautiful as sunrise, don’t you agree?
Over the past 5 months, I have been exploring my role as an end of life doula at Pilgrim’s Hospice and it has, honestly, been the most rewarding experience I could imagine. Bringing families together to help with closure on previously taboo topics, revisiting beautiful memories shared with loved ones, holding a hand, watching over those in my care and even singing or humming a tune, the way my own father used to do.
The small gestures have the most impact and I can’t wait to be in service to even more families as I continue to learn and grow.

09/06/2021

Fall babies are always the most beautiful. ❤️

Just a few of the benefits of having a birth doula:

✨shortened labour time
✨a lesser chance of needing pain medication during labour
✨reduced incidence of cesarean section
✨ a more positive experience for mothers post delivery

🍂🍁 Still accepting clients for fall delivery! DM to discuss your birth needs.