Katie Stoeckeler, Holistic Health Coach

21/03/2019

This has been such a difficult lesson for me to learn this year but I’ve finally accepted it and life feels much lighter. ✨

19/03/2019

Missing these two beauties, the beach, and the creativity that flows through me like wild fire when I travel. Feeling SO bogged down lately by trivial tasks. Desperately needing to outsource a lot of every day things that I do to make more time + space for writing [and just being]... Yet I’m struggling because I want to do it all. It’s a control thing. I’ve come a long way with accepting help from others, but I’ve recently realized I still have ways to go. Does anyone else grapple with this dichotomy? 🤯💕

08/03/2019

🙌🏼❤️

For all the progress women have made, they are still a long way from true equality.

08/02/2019

I added “The Places that Scare You” by Peña Chodron to my nightstand pile recently. I’m not going to lie - after my intimate love affair with the dark last year, I was extremely apprehensive to open it up. Yet I know that resistance is usually what we feel when we need something the most.

I’ve committed to one chapter a week and am really loving it so far. This analogy of sorrow (underlined) shares a beautiful way of looking at any trauma or darkness you may have endured ✨
..Now it’s time to enjoy the yummy lobster roll in the background 😋🦞

07/02/2019

All this beauty needs is some glitter! ✨

Coming to a book store near you in 2019: Follow the Diamond Encrusted Road 💎📖

Thank you for a beautiful night of Kundalini and creative flow + 🎨💕🧘🏼‍♀️

06/02/2019

I cried twice during this class. Happy tears. I realized during this pose that I’ve never felt as supported by the Universe, my community, my loved ones, + most importantly - MYSELF as I do at this moment in time. 🙏🏼❤️

Thank you for an incredible class + this special capture xo

05/02/2019

This morning started off as a whirlwind. Seb didn’t feel well. He said it in the voice that implies he’s not well enough to go to school.
Panic ensued.. I have too much to do.. this wasn’t in the plan for this morning.. how will I get everything I need done while caring for him.. how will i get to class on time.. how will i teach my classes.. of all the days - Tuesday is my busiest day!! Then I remembered to breathe. I made him a healthy breakfast, gave him vitamin c, and rubbed some Thieves on his feet. I told myself it was was going to be ok - this was happening for me, not to me. I made Scar’s lunch and drew my presence back to that moment, as I remembered the stories I was making up about how my day would go were not serving me in any way.
I sent Seb upstairs to get ready, as he’d need to come with me to bring Scar to school. Twenty minutes later, he came down saying he felt “good as new” and couldn’t wait to get to school.
Insert sigh of relief.
As hard as it is when we’re amidst difficult times, it always helps to remember that anything that’s meant for us will not miss us. When we’re on our path, things will arise and present themselves to help us grow and prepare us for what’s ahead. They may seem overwhelming or stressful but if we always proceed with trust and passion, we’ll avoid the tornado of anxiety (which is a complete waste of our time and energy anyway). 🌪❤️

02/02/2019

4 years ago I would’ve ran to my doctor for an antibiotic at the first sign of a sinus infection. I didn’t have time to get sick! I needed to get better ASAP so I could continue working four jobs and avoiding myself.
For me, antibiotics never really worked anyway and reeked havoc on my gut health. After years of living and studying a more holistic way of life, I know that I get these when I’m stressed, tired, and overworking myself (piggybacking off yesterday’s post). Sinus infections are a red flag from my body to SLOW DOWN!
As someone who’s had acute sinusitis for the past ten years, these have become my staples-

1. Vitamin c is beneficial to take regularly, especially when you’re sick. I take multiple dosages a day if I’m under the weather or if people around me are ill.
2. Herbal tea - especially anything with elderberry, echinacea, lemon, and ginger

3. Oregano oil - absolutely amazing antiviral and antibacterial supplement. Your breath will stink from it. It’s still worth it.
4. A sinus spray with grapefruit seed extract. Especially if used after you do a sinus rinse (I love NeilMed)

5. Peppermint oil - this opens everything up. I use this topically and also have it in my diffuser 24/7

Lots of water and a good book are key in getting well soon 💧

01/02/2019

MY HEAD IS SPINNING!

I fell into my workaholic tendency of signing up for W A Y too many things at once this year.. between my 200 hour ytt, 95 hour, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Classes, the homework/practice involved with each program, the classes I’m teaching and the writing/jewelry projects underway - I’ve barely been able to stay afloat since Jan 2nd.

Old habits die hard. Lesson learned. I’m not a quitter (although I’ve drafted several escape plans in the last four weeks).. I’ll push through and be more mindful next time.

By March 15th I’ll be done with my MBSR classes and 95 hour kids certification + am planning a vacay to celebrate 🎉✈️

We had the best time last year when we went to Mexico (Tulum + Playa Del Carmen) and Bal Harbor. We’re considering going back to one of those places but are also looking for recommendations. Ideally somewhere under a 4 hour flight from NYC.

I can’t wait to book something and make this light at the end of the tunnel even brighter 🌞😏

30/01/2019

My buddy brought this home from school yesterday 🥰❤️ Peace in Piermont

29/01/2019

My Tuesday.. with a side of mindfulness classes 💜📝

Had a great call with a client earlier who told me what I said to her during our first call has stuck with her each day and drastically changed her life..

Start with something small. Make yourself a cup of tea. Light a candle. Stay in the shower a tad bit longer than usual. Look in the mirror and tell yourself something kind. Buy yourself flowers. Rather than make a to-do list before bed, write a celebration list and hone in on your small victories. Gradually make small shifts in the direction you want your life to go in. Before you know it, it has a domino effect and your daily life is filled with acts of self-care and more importantly, self-love.

28/01/2019

Let the grilled cheese burn. 🥪

Last week, my love and I grabbed a juice together after morning yoga together. We had the best time. That night, as we made dinner for the kids, Dion came from behind me and pulled me in for one of the most memorable hugs of my lifetime.. you know - the kind you feel deep within you soul. I relaxed into it for a moment before realizing the grilled cheese was seconds from burning. I pushed him away and ran over to flip it. Then life resumed and we busily proceeded to eat, clean up, and go through the motions of our bedtime routine with the kids.

The next day, Dion left for India for almost two weeks and since then I’ve replayed that moment countless times. While I can’t change it, I made a promise to myself that next time I’ll let dinner burn and prioritize my presence for what truly matters most to me in life - Love. ❤️