Video: Reverend Krystal Jakosky @ Living Water Unity
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking at Living Water Unity, and I must say they are an incredible group of people and community! Tune into this video to see my talk 🙂 Throughout the talk I discuss the idea of understanding and embracing your heritage and how it shapes your individuality, while also considering […]
Seasonal Self-Care: Learn to Say NO
I hope this newsletter finds you well and seizing the day. As we embrace the delightful shifts of the seasons, it’s also time to reflect, rejuvenate and maybe reconsider how we spend our energy during these times. Like many, I revel in the season’s changes; the crunch of fallen leaves, the cool, crisp morning air, […]
18: Reflecting on End of Life Planning and Finding Peace
Today, we delve into the importance of self-care, tough conversations, and the decisions that come with caregiving. I share my personal experiences and insights around extending life versus extending the quality of life. We talk about the sometimes painful, yet crucial conversations around end-of-life care and how these discussions actually bring you peace and empowerment. […]
137: Embracing the Oracle: Tuning into Your Inner World
Don’t you just love the shifting seasons? In this video I share my deep love for the shifting seasons and how we can learn from the natural ebbs and flows of life. Tune in as I discuss the joys of autumn, the introspective nature of winter, and how we can use this time to truly […]
136: Reframing Holiday Expectations
Learn how to reframe holiday expectations to better accommodate our mental health. I implores us to take a step back from the usual holiday rush and to instead focus on self-care and setting healthy boundaries. I encourage you to take a pause and own their part in creating a holiday season that nourishes them both […]
Transforming Pain Into Wisdom: Your Guide to Healing Past Wounds
I hope this letter finds you well and ready to delve into the fascinating journey of internal healing. An unexpected bike ride with my son turned into a life lesson for me when it ended with a painful fall. A rough cedar fence took a chunk of my chin away, leaving me with a wound […]
16: Unexpected Causes of Death in Lewy Body
In this deeply personal episode of “Lewy Body and Mindful Caregiving”, I tackle the realities and complexities of caring for my mom who is battling Lewy Body dementia. I take you on a journey that confronts the often-unspoken truth about managing the disease’s decline and the unpredictability of what finally leads to the end of […]
135: The Relationship Between Grief and Acceptance
Tune into this weeks episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, where we highlight the complex relationship between grief and acceptance. We aim to help listeners understand that acceptance is not a static or linear process, but often comes in waves as part of the grief cycle – alongside emotions like denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. […]
15: Finding Joy Amid Caregiving
In this deeply personal episode of Lewy Body and Mindful Caregiving, I share my ongoing journey as a caregiver for my mother, who’s battling Lewy Body dementia. I delve into the emotions, challenges, and unexpected gifts that this journey has brought me. I share my experience with self-care— getting lost in the world of the […]
134: Oracle Reading: Discovering Your Inner Power
In this captivating episode of Breathe In, Breathe Out, I journey through the evocative world of Native American spirituality, drawing inspiration from the Native Spirit Oracle Cards. Filled with rich images and layered meanings, I dive deep into what it means to genuinely say “yes” to life and break free from inhibitions. Illustrating the process […]