A Brighter Birth

A Brighter Birth Birth Services for parents who are seeking an active role in their birth experience. Be Prepared•

If you're expecting it's time to make sure you're walking into 2026 with a doula by your side and plan for the support y...
12/28/2025

If you're expecting it's time to make sure you're walking into 2026 with a doula by your side and plan for the support you deserve!

"Hip squeezes, saying affirmations like: "You can do hard things!" and helping navigate the many options available for your birth are just a few of the things I offer as a doula.

Schedule a consultation soon before I'm fully booked so that we can connect about how I can best support you!"✨


Sarah Hendricks has some spots left for 2026 familes:
Feb - 2
March - 1
April - 2
May - 3

https://douliferva.com/contact

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There’s something sacred about those early days of motherhood — the softness, the deep love, the way time feels both slo...
12/28/2025

There’s something sacred about those early days of motherhood — the softness, the deep love, the way time feels both slow and fragile. Breastfeeding, skin-to-skin snuggles, the quiet rhythm of a newborn breathing on your chest — these moments deserve to be remembered just as they are.

My newborn sessions are calm and documentary, focused on real connection rather than perfect posing. You don’t need to prepare or perform — just hold your baby, be present, and let the beauty unfold naturally.

— candid motherhood photography in Richmond. Click the link in my bio to book your session.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unsure what you’re really feeling? Therapy can help you breathe again — and ...
12/27/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unsure what you’re really feeling? Therapy can help you breathe again — and see yourself with more clarity and compassion.

Here’s what therapy can offer:
✨ More mental clarity — untangle the thoughts that feel heavy and confusing
🗣️ Saying fears out loud makes them smaller — they lose their power when you don’t carry them alone
🤍 A safe space just for you — to slow down, process, and be honest without judgment
🧩 Order in the chaos — make sense of what’s going on inside and around you
🌿 Know yourself more deeply — understand your patterns, needs, and what truly brings you peace

If you’re ready for support that feels grounding, real, and human — Morgan at Candor Therapy Network is here to help.

📍Serving clients in Richmond, VA (virtual options available)
👉 Book a session with Katy today and take the next step toward feeling more like YOU again.
Link in bio to schedule.

The holidays always bring lots of new treasures, let Goose & Gosling help you clear out the old ones! A post-holiday toy...
12/27/2025

The holidays always bring lots of new treasures, let Goose & Gosling help you clear out the old ones!

A post-holiday toy clean out is the perfect way to reset your play spaces and make room for the new items that have come in.

Call, text, or email to make an appointment or visit: goosengosling.com

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Meditation is often described as a state of being.A state one in which one arrives as the mind settles out and Awareness...
12/26/2025

Meditation is often described as a state of being.

A state one in which one arrives as the mind settles out and Awareness expands. 

When practicing meditation, we are learning to be. We are practicing being. 

In many ways, the practice can become one of being only when without….

- being without the thoughts

- being without the visual field

- being without sound

- being without emotional attachment

- being without the external conditions

…a practice that becomes so inwardly focused that it requires exclusivity, in a sense. Unintentionally, we learn that I can only BE when I exclude aspects of myself or my life. 

In my experience, that can sometimes leave us learning how to “be” in a silo - only “being” when absent of that which arises in our human experience—internally or externally. 

The problem is, we are human and we will always return to our experience.

I’ve always taught that our practice is one of learning to be WITH. As our capacity grows and Consciousness expands, our state becomes one that is more and more inclusive. 

It all can be part of because it already is. 

There is nothing we need to exclude or push away from in order to be.

Shifting the practice from one of “being without” to one of “being with” is what allows us to integrate our understanding into our lived experiences. 

This allows us not to separate our practice and our lives but to bring them together; to become Conscious Beings in human forms rather than humans who fleetingly experience Consciousness.

Join me for my 8-week series: Meditation as a Living Practice, starting Jan 8th. Link to register in my profile .life

Weekday Prenatal Yoga Have you been looking for Prenatal Yoga offerings during the week? Humble Haven is now offering 6...
12/26/2025

Weekday Prenatal Yoga

Have you been looking for Prenatal Yoga offerings during the week?

Humble Haven is now offering 60-minute Prenatal Yoga classes on Tuesdays from 12-1p & Thursdays 5:30-6:30p

Classes are led by Jo Murdock, a 500-hour certified yoga teacher is a seasoned yoga and movement teacher with specialized training in prenatal yoga, meditation, breathwork, and barre. Her work as a postpartum doula has deepened her understanding of the mind-body connection during pregnancy and the tender transition after baby arrives—something she brings thoughtfully into every class.

Weekly classes can be attended using any drop-in, class package, or membership offered through the studio. We hope to see you there!

The holiday festivities are upon us — along with the extra stress, sugar, celebratory sips, starches, and inevitable sur...
12/23/2025

The holiday festivities are upon us — along with the extra stress, sugar, celebratory sips, starches, and inevitable surplus of calories. 🍂🦃🥧🥃✨

Get ahead of the season before it gets ahead of you!

At Purify, every infrared sauna session helps you:
🔥 Burn serious calories (up to 600 per session)
🚨 Rev up your metabolism with med-grade red light therapy energizing your cells
💧 Sweat out deep impurities and built-up toxins
❤️ Elevate your heart rate for a gentle, heat-driven cardio boost 🛡️ Strengthen your immune system with consistent heat exposure that supports your body’s natural defenses
❄️ Sink into piping-hot infrared warmth as winter’s chill settles in

Stay ahead. Strengthen your body and mind now. Let your holiday detox begin now!

Book your sessions at PurifyRVA.com. 📱

🎁 Infrared Sauna Sessions, Red Light Therapy, and Contrast Therapy also make the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
It's a gift that keeps on giving, helping your loved ones feel their best all year round.

Shop small. Shop local. Give the gift of wellness to last into the new year! 🎄

Pregnancy is such a short season in the grand scheme of life. It may not always feel that way, but once it’s over, you’l...
12/23/2025

Pregnancy is such a short season in the grand scheme of life. It may not always feel that way, but once it’s over, you’ll wish you had more photos to remember it.

Even if you don’t feel your best, maternity photos are about celebrating the journey—the anticipation, the love, and the incredible changes your body is going through to bring new life into the world.

These aren’t just pictures of a baby bump; they’re memories of a time when you were waiting to meet your child. And one day, your little one will see these photos and know how deeply they were loved before they even arrived.

If you’re expecting, now is the perfect time to book a maternity session!

Whether in your home for a cozy, intimate feel or outdoors for a stunning natural backdrop, I’ll make sure your session is relaxed and comfortable.

Let’s document this beautiful chapter before it’s gone.

Mention this post for 10% off any session: .theinmansphoto

I spent years searching for nutrition and skincare products I could genuinely trust. Things that felt good on my skin, s...
12/23/2025

I spent years searching for nutrition and skincare products I could genuinely trust. Things that felt good on my skin, supported my body, and actually made a difference. When I found Arbonne, everything finally clicked ✨ After using the products myself for a few years, partnering with the company just felt natural.

If you’re still looking for clean, reliable products for you or your family, I’d love to connect. I offer free, friendly, no-pressure consultations to help you figure out what might be the best fit.

Comment below or send me a DM if you want to chat! 🤎

I have compiled some of my favorite Montessori gifts for your littles. Click the linktr.ee on my bio, or check out my w...
12/21/2025

I have compiled some of my favorite Montessori gifts for your littles. Click the linktr.ee on my bio, or check out my website, goosengosling.com, for the full blog.

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Nature doesn’t rush to prove her worth in winter—she trusts the quiet to do its work. We are no different. This is our r...
12/20/2025

Nature doesn’t rush to prove her worth in winter—she trusts the quiet to do its work.

We are no different.

This is our reminder that slowing down isn’t stopping; it’s rooting.

We’re letting The Studio rest, trusting that the next chapter will emerge in its own time.

You are not falling behind.
You are becoming grounded.

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