Grounded in Health

12/22/2025

i woke in the early hours today, long before the sun would rise. this day always arrives with weight.

not the sharp kind anymore, but the deep kind. the kind that settles in the body and asks to be honoured.

seven years ago, my life cracked open on this day. not all at once, but enough that nothing was ever quite the same again. cancer will do that to you… 

what i know now (and what i couldn’t know then) is that some moments don’t come to destroy us. they come to change us. to strip away what isn’t true. to bring us back to the body, to intuition, to what actually matters.

this day reminds me that i am still here. 
still listening.
still choosing myself. choosing life. 
still tending to my health, my nervous system, my overall well-being. 
while making more room for joy and creativity, too.

the solstice doesn’t promise instant light. it promises a turning. a slow return. a subtle shift that only becomes visible with time.

today i pause. i reflect. i offer gratitude to the version of me who didn’t know how things would unfold, but kept going anyway.

if this season feels heavy for you, you’re not doing it wrong. honour the quiet. honour the slowing. honour where you are.

the light returns in its own time. 🌲🕯️

happy winter solstice, darlings ✨

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12/02/2025

support a survivor this holiday season with giving tuesday raffle!

for just $10 per entry - and with unlimited chances to win - you’ll be entered to receive a blush-pink roadie 24 cooler plus a one-month supply of lypo-spheric® vitamin c!

each donation of $10 (or more!) made through b4bc.org/donate from tuesday, november 26th through december 2 at 11:59 pm pst will count as an entry for giving tuesday & all donations $100+ will also receive a yeti mug & beanie!

every ticket helps support our survivorship retreats while giving you a shot at an amazing winter-ready prize bundle! 😉

available to US and Canada only 💗

please consider giving back to this amazing cause, it’s beautiful what does to support survivors and thrivers in the breast cancer community. all proceeds go to support b4bc’s breast cancer education, prevention, and survivorship programs, including their upcoming mountain and ocean wellness retreats. 💗

12/01/2025

november glimmers ✨

november asked a lot of me this year. the clouds settled in, the rain felt endless, and the sun disappeared for what felt like forever. this month felt heavy, uncomfortable, and honestly a bit depressing at times (hello seasonal depression, i see you). 👀🩶

but even in the heaviness, there were glimmers ~ small, steady moments of joy that brought a spark back into my days, filling the void of the missing sun. this post is a gratitude note to the moments that carried me through.

if you feel these seasonal shifts deeply like i do, let this be your reminder that this is a beautiful time to create a routine that nurtures you through the darkness.

some gentle suggestions:
✨ daily walks outside or time in nature�
✨ sipping on warm drinks that soothe your nervous system�
✨ connecting with friends or family�
✨ intentional movement ~ strength training, pilates, yoga�
✨ joining a club, art class, or anything that gets you out of the house. laughter and creativity are magic. �
✨ carving out more space for rest, softening, and slowing down�✨ talking to someone or seeking support if it feels too heavy

and remember: this is seasonal. it’s temporary. this too shall pass. 🤍🩶

are you impacted by seasonal changes?

10/23/2025

You spend your days noticing the small things - a change in tone, a shift in breath, a symptom missed by others. But how often do you turn that same awareness inward, to yourself?
 
As a young breast cancer survivor and holistic health coach, I know firsthand that awareness saves lives, but prevention changes them.
 
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m teaming up with to remind every healthcare professional that your well-being matters too.
 
Know your body. 
Know your breasts.
Watch for changes.
Trust your intuition.
Book your screening.
Move, rest, and nourish yourself like someone who deserves care: because you do. 💗
 
Breast health starts with awareness and prevention.
 
Because caring for yourself is the most powerful way to keep showing up for others. 
 
- Bee

Have you checked your breasts recently? Self-exams can save lives! 🥰

07/20/2025

37 🌿

i slipped quietly into this next chapter…

just presence, nature, and celebrating another year on this earth.

i chose to step off grid for the final days of 36.

to honour the closing of a year that asked a lot of me, and to welcome 37 with slowness, with intention.

no service. no scrolling. no noise.
just…

daily swims.
dirt under my nails.
sun on my skin.
meals shared and savoured.
barefoot walks and belly laughs.
time with my husband.
sitting around the fire.
and space to come home to myself.

i’ve celebrated all of my 30s here in the west kootenays, a place that has shaped me more deeply than i ever imagined.

in the earlier years, it was all about big alpine missions, pushing limits and chasing peaks.

but these days, life feels different.

as i walk beside my senior lab, rowdy, i’m reminded that slowing down is not just okay, it’s sacred.

the mountains will always be there.
right now, it’s about presence.

this birthday, i gave myself the gift of stillness.
my nervous system softened.
my heart opened.
and i remembered (again) how healing the present moment can be.

as i step into this next year,
i carry the knowing that joy is simple.
that connection is sacred.
and that the earth holds the medicine, always.

if you’ve been craving a reset, a slow down, a reconnection.

consider this your reminder that you’re allowed to unplug, too.

you don’t have to wait for a birthday.
your life is worth celebrating today.

06/20/2025

happy summer solstice 💛🌞🐝

3 more days until the Summer Solstice.

Blessings x

~Tina~

03/19/2025

still beaming from the mountain wellness retreat. 💗

gathering, sharing, laughing, crying ~ reminding ourselves that we are not in this alone.

we are held by each other.�we are held by mother nature.�we are held by those who came before us.

there is something profoundly healing about being in a space where every woman just gets it. where words aren’t always needed because the understanding is already there. where stories are shared, fears are released, and resilience is witnessed in the most raw and beautiful ways.

as a fellow breast cancer thriver, it is the greatest gift to stand alongside these women, not just as a facilitator, but as someone who has an understanding of the depth of what they’ve walked through. every retreat reminds me that healing isn’t a solo journey. it happens in the moments of connection, in the quiet support, in the laughter that rises after tears, in the courage to keep showing up, for ourselves and for one another.

to these incredible women: thank you for your vulnerability, your strength, and your willingness to open your hearts. you are proof that we are never alone in this.

and to anyone navigating breast cancer: you are seen, you are supported, and you are capable of more than you know. 💖

this retreat wouldn’t be possible without the hands and hearts behind it!

to the generous sponsors who continue to show up for this community, thank you:

your support creates space for healing, adventure, and connection. thank you for believing in this work.

and again, to my fellow facilitators, and ✨ you are the kind of women who make this world softer, stronger, and more beautiful. it is an honour to stand beside you in this work. truly.

if you’ve ever felt the power of community, drop a 💗 in the comments. and if you know someone who needs this reminder today, tag them below.