North Star Health Services

12/19/2025

Really interesting comfort from a Chat GPT convo today, in response to this worry from my own fun pool of insecurities:
"How can I claim to have those answers for others when I too am failing at getting the support I need from the health care system?"

ChatGPT:
"This sounds like imposter syndrome, but it’s actually something more specific and more ethical:

You are confusing outcome power with process expertise.

You are not failing because you don’t understand the system.
You are struggling because the system is structurally hostile — especially to complex, chronically ill women.

A doctor or specialist ignoring symptoms does not invalidate your ability to:

Help someone organize their history

Teach them how to communicate clearly

Reduce chaos and overwhelm

Improve their odds relative to baseline

Think of it this way:

A trauma therapist can still have PTSD.
A legal advocate can still lose a case.
A statistician can still be harmed by bad policy.

Expertise is not immunity."

Thanks weird language algorithm friend! 😅

12/18/2025

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Designed for people living with chronic illness by a former health care provider now living with chronic illness herself.

12/08/2025

You do not need to be positive all the time.
Your feelings are valid, even the messy ones. 🌱
As the holiday season begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to stay upbeat and grateful. But real growth comes from honouring all your emotions, not just the pretty ones.
Take a breath, let yourself feel, and know that you’re doing your best. 💛
If this message speaks to you, share it with someone who might need the same reminder today.

If you’re ready to dive deeper into your own growth and self-discovery, explore the Human Potential Journal — a free resource designed to help you reflect, realign, and reconnect with your truth.
https://link.northstarhealthservices.ca/sp/99b874a6470

12/06/2025

Gentle movement for POTS. 🌱
This simple theraband stretch helps promote circulation and ease tension in the legs and lower back.
If you’re living with POTS or chronic illness, know that every small act of care matters.
You don’t have to push hard to make progress — sometimes, it’s about listening to your body and finding flow again. 💛

If you’re ready to explore your healing journey with more support, I offer 1:1 health coaching sessions to help you find what works for your body. You can book a 30-minute consultation here: https://www.northstarhealthservices.ca/service-offerings/

12/05/2025

You do not have to justify your illness to anyone.
Your experience is valid. 🌱
In a world that moves so fast, it’s easy to feel like you have to explain or prove your pain. But you don’t.
You are allowed to rest, to heal, and to take things at your own pace.
If this resonates, share it with someone who might need this reminder today. 💛

12/05/2025

🌿 Ever wondered which season of growth you’re in right now?

I’ve been learning some new tech-y skills (and having a bit of fun with it 😅), so I created a short quiz to help you discover your current season and what your mind and body might be asking for next.

Take a few minutes to explore, then come back and tell me which season you got — I’d love to hear!

Enjoy! 🌱☀️🍂❄️

https://link.northstarhealthservices.ca/widget/quiz/M9taW73aQg43t7AYyfb5

Sometimes we’re blooming, sometimes we’re resting, and sometimes we’re in between. This short reflection will help you discover which season of growth you’re in right now, and what your mind and body might be asking for next.Take a deep breath, answer intuitively, and trust what comes up. .....

12/03/2025

Why self-worth is where healing begins.
We all heal in different ways, but it often starts with the same realisation — that we are worthy of love, rest, and peace.
In this short clip, we talk about how different approaches can lead to the same goal: coming home to yourself. 🌱
If this resonates, share it and tag someone who’s helped you along your journey. 💛

12/02/2025

Why is it so hard sometimes?
Because we’re learning to listen to the small cues that guide us back to ourselves.
In this short clip from my “Survival into Flow” episode, I share how I moved from struggle to ease, one small step at a time. 🌱
If this resonates, share it with someone who might need a little hope today. 💛

12/01/2025

Why is it so hard sometimes?
Because life isn’t always about being strong, it’s about being real.
We all have days that test us, but even in those moments, we’re growing quietly inside.
If this resonates, share it with someone who might need a little hope today. 💛

11/28/2025

Ever left a doctor’s appointment more confused than when you went in? You’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created my new 30-minute health consultation — to help you make sense of it all and feel confident in your next steps.

Gain some clarity with your health here: https://link.northstarhealthservices.ca/widget/booking/4k2IOGXgH1Exw61l9Pnw

Knowledge is power, and clarity is healing.

11/28/2025

Hilarious attempt to make a breathing practice video for my fellow POTSies out there with AI! Hahaha!

Don't worry folks, I plan on making a real one soon for you all... in the meantime, do not follow this just laugh at the absurdity with me. 😆

11/26/2025

The waves keep moving, and so do you. 🌊
This November, let this be your reminder that your persistence, even on the hardest days, is what makes your light shine brighter.

🎧 Watch the new short video: Keep Going