Essence Holistic Health

Essence Holistic Health ✨ Holistic Mental Health Counseling | Health Coaching |Neurodivergent Affirming ✨

We got puppy time!! 🥰🥹
11/15/2025

We got puppy time!! 🥰🥹

Yesterday, I presented on the ADHD and inflammation connection, and I was so honored to share this information with ever...
11/15/2025

Yesterday, I presented on the ADHD and inflammation connection, and I was so honored to share this information with everyone that attended. I look forward to meeting more people and returning to future conferences

11/14/2025

Yesterday I presented at the CHADD ADHD conference and had such an amazing time. I’m passionate about teaching individuals about metabolic health in regard to ADHD and mental health. I am truly thankful for everyone that attended to learn about inflammation and ADHD because they will hopefully take the information and spread it as well!

11/13/2025

Getting to Kansas City may have required us to break open our safe to access our passport, and we may have not really slept last night because of sensory issues…but we made it!! It’s always interesting to travel as a neurodivergent 😬😂

It’s almost time! In just a few days, I’ll be heading to Kansas City for the CHADD International ADHD Conference! 🎉🥳I’m ...
11/10/2025

It’s almost time! In just a few days, I’ll be heading to Kansas City for the CHADD International ADHD Conference! 🎉🥳

I’m honored to be speaking on The Inflammation-ADHD Connection: A Holistic Approach to Managing Symptoms.

💡 Did you know inflammation can alter dopamine pathways, impacting focus and motivation? Addressing the body’s inflammatory response can support brain function and emotional regulation.

I can’t wait to connect with other passionate professionals and share what I’ve learned about bridging neuroscience and holistic health.

We often think of ADHD as just a brain-based condition, but what if part of the story lives in the body, too?Research is...
11/05/2025

We often think of ADHD as just a brain-based condition, but what if part of the story lives in the body, too?

Research is showing that chronic inflammation can disrupt dopamine and serotonin signaling, which are the very systems that regulate focus, motivation, and emotional balance. And three key factors can quietly fuel that inflammation:

1. Environmental toxins — chemicals in plastics, pesticides, and air pollution can trigger immune activation and oxidative stress.
2. Unhealthy dietary patterns — ultra-processed foods, sugar, and nutrient-poor meals increase inflammatory markers like CRP and IL-6.
3. Chronic stress or early trauma — prolonged cortisol activation keeps the body in “fight-or-flight,” driving inflammation and nervous system dysregulation.

These aren’t just background influences. They’re drivers that make ADHD symptoms feel louder.

The good news is that reducing toxic exposures, nourishing your body with real food, and learning to regulate stress can calm inflammation and support the brain’s ability to focus, rest, and recharge.

🩵 Small shifts in how we eat, live, and manage stress can become powerful medicine for the ADHD brain.

11/04/2025

After ten years in the therapy field, especially as someone who works with complex PTSD and neurodivergence, my worldview has shifted and gotten more complex. My view of the world is more layered, compassionate, and aware. This video goes into one of the ways my worldview has shifted

👻 It’s a haunted house… but it’s a neurodivergent brain. Where ghosts of forgotten tasks float around, sensory alarms go...
10/30/2025

👻 It’s a haunted house… but it’s a neurodivergent brain. Where ghosts of forgotten tasks float around, sensory alarms go off in every room, and time doesn’t exist in any logical form. It’s funny…until you realize this is everyday life when your nervous system never quite got the memo to chill.
Haunted? Maybe. Magical? Also yes.

10/28/2025

There is a “dark side” to being a therapist or working in the mental health field. It’s something we ignore, glaze over, or simply don’t acknowledge. Although this work can be heavy and have negative impacts, this work is also important and needed. So, let’s have a conversation about the “dark side” and bring it into the light

🚫 Not all food is created equal, especially for neurodivergent bodies. Research shows certain additives can intensify sy...
09/26/2025

🚫 Not all food is created equal, especially for neurodivergent bodies. Research shows certain additives can intensify symptoms like hyperactivity, anxiety, or mood swings. The biggest culprits? 👇
1️⃣ Artificial dyes (like Red 40, Yellow 5)
2️⃣ Preservatives (sodium benzoate, BHA, BHT)
3️⃣ MSG (monosodium glutamate)
4️⃣ Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose)

The good news? Even small shifts toward whole, minimally processed foods can lighten your toxin load and support better regulation.
🎧 Learn more about food and toxins in the latest Essence Rising episode.

Imagine starting your day with brain fog, joint pain, and sensory overwhelm, and still trying to meet work deadlines, ma...
09/15/2025

Imagine starting your day with brain fog, joint pain, and sensory overwhelm, and still trying to meet work deadlines, manage relationships, and care for yourself. That’s the reality for many neurodivergent adults living with chronic health conditions.

In my latest podcast episode, we explore how ADHD, autism, and physical comorbidities interact in everyday life and offer tools for pacing, self-advocacy, and self-compassion.

🎧 Listen and discover how to navigate your neurodivergent body without shame or burnout.

You can push through on caffeine for a day… but your brain will keep the tab open until you pay it back in sleep.During ...
08/11/2025

You can push through on caffeine for a day… but your brain will keep the tab open until you pay it back in sleep.

During deep sleep, your brain’s glymphatic system flushes out metabolic waste and toxins linked to cognitive decline and mood issues. No latte can do that.

In this week’s episode, we dig into:
🧠 Why sleep is critical for mental health (especially for neurodivergent brains)
🔥 How sleep impacts metabolism, focus, and emotional regulation
💤 Practical tips for getting quality rest without shame or perfectionism

🎧 Listen now – link in bio. Your brain will thank you in the morning.

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