I believe that when we are quiet, we begin to see everything with love.

I am a blogger, yoga teacher, ultramarathon runner, 7-time author and master-level Reiki practitioner. I grew up in northern California and now live in Salt Lake City, Utah. I incorporate a variety of holistic practices into my routine, including: yoga, contrast therapy (sauna/cold plunge), strength training, energy work, meditation, hiking, and walking.

I hope the site brings a little bit of calm your way, and I’m grateful that you’re here.

I was recently interviewed by Todd Sylvester on his Beliefcast podcast.

Listen to our conversation to learn more about my yoga journey, my healing through depression and anxiety, and my experiences writing books.

In this episode, I chat with YFFR founder Olivia Mead and President Eric Brenneman about the power of yoga, making career moves, living life to the fullest, my self-publishing journey, and my latest book, CREATING CONFIDENCE.

Listen here.

In the article, I share about my experience with contrast therapy (exposure to sauna at 185-195°F and cold plunge at 42-52°F).

I think one of the most powerful things you can do while in the sauna or plunge is to let yourself be vulnerable. Instead of trying to steel yourself against the experience, or be tough, or resist it, just let yourself go inward and feel.

Read the post here.

In this heartfelt interview with Christa Dawson, I share about my healing journey from pain and surviving to thriving and living a life full of purpose, and joy through yoga, reiki, and writing. Together we take a deep dive into our experience with sobriety and recovery.

Listen to the episode here.

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I believe you were meant to live a badass life. You deserve to feel empowered, loved, and at peace.

Alive in the Fire’s Sponsored Yogis Program

Sponsored Yogis is a seva project where I spend a year connecting with several yogis around the country with the goal of helping them deepen their personal practice. I love this project and have found it has a profound impact on the lives of the yogis involved, as well as on my life.

Through Sponsored Yogis, we lift each other up and encourage each other to grow stronger.

Want to learn more or get involved?