• There is something so sacred and profoundly healing about women's circles, whether in-person or virtual, that compares to nothing else. For lifetimes, we've been pitted against each other. Told there's only room for a few of us at the top, and Not that long ago, especially where we live in New England, we would have been persecuted for gathering in this way. Sitting with sacred plant medicine, connecting to the earth, howling at the moon, letting our emotions surface and take up space... I knew it was safe to be vulnerable, to cry, to laugh, to scream, to yell, to speak in the language of light. Safe to be next to souls that have different life experiences, yet share the common thread of the feminine. Sadly this isn't a reality for all women, even now. Lauren reached out to me what feels like lifetimes ago to offer breathwork and vocal empowerment at one of her live events in March 2020. It was the last time I've sat in person with women, and until Friday night, I didn't realize how much my soul craved that medicine. I am so beyond grateful to have been held in such a sweet space, and cannot wait to lead 17+ women for the next 16-weeks in sacred circle inside of Liberate Your Body. We kick off this Wednesday, May 26th at 6 pm EST with our first LIVE Full Moon ceremony. Together we'll be setting intentions, getting to know one another, calling in our desires, and alchemizing our energy with breathwork. I can feel it in my bones — this transformational portal will be unlike anything I've ever done before. No one will leave this program unchanged. There's still time to join us inside if you've been feeling the call to liberate your body. Link in Bio 🦋
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    There is something so sacred and profoundly healing about women's circles, whether in-person or virtual, that compares to nothing else. For lifetimes, we've been pitted against each other. Told there's only room for a few of us at the top, and Not that long ago, especially where we live in New England, we would have been persecuted for gathering in this way. Sitting with sacred plant medicine, connecting to the earth, howling at the moon, letting our emotions surface and take up space... I knew it was safe to be vulnerable, to cry, to laugh, to scream, to yell, to speak in the language of light. Safe to be next to souls that have different life experiences, yet share the common thread of the feminine. Sadly this isn't a reality for all women, even now. Lauren reached out to me what feels like lifetimes ago to offer breathwork and vocal empowerment at one of her live events in March 2020. It was the last time I've sat in person with women, and until Friday night, I didn't realize how much my soul craved that medicine. I am so beyond grateful to have been held in such a sweet space, and cannot wait to lead 17+ women for the next 16-weeks in sacred circle inside of Liberate Your Body. We kick off this Wednesday, May 26th at 6 pm EST with our first LIVE Full Moon ceremony. Together we'll be setting intentions, getting to know one another, calling in our desires, and alchemizing our energy with breathwork. I can feel it in my bones — this transformational portal will be unlike anything I've ever done before. No one will leave this program unchanged. There's still time to join us inside if you've been feeling the call to liberate your body. Link in Bio 🦋
  • Over the past few weeks, you've been hearing about something I created for you that I'm so lit up about. This is a healing journey I created just for you from my heart because I fully believe in this work. I know this work really does work because I've seen firsthand how it transforms people's lives from the inside out. I used to carry so much pain in my body, mind, and soul. It affected every relationship in my life and prevented me from ever feeling truly happy and at peace with my life. I never felt like I was worthy of taking up space, and even when I started getting my mind on board, it felt like I was at war with my body. To avoid feeling all the pain inside, I controlled everything in my life from food to exercise to overworking and constantly felt on edge. I was defensive and easily triggered. On the outside, most people would say I was very successful. I appeared to have it all – a devoted boyfriend, friends, talent, looks. I had fun, traveled, partied, and everything felt relatively normal. Part of me just figured that it was normal to be constantly obsessed with how I looked and what I ate. I didn't know there was more until I discovered Breathwork. Suddenly I had a tool to dig deeper. To reach beyond the programming and “shoulds” that were running the show and dive deep into all the old wounds and hurt places inside, and start to let. them. go. It gave me the courage to stop identifying as a Starving Artist and step into my role as a Thriving, Happy Healer. It reminded me that I am already enough, and already whole. Liberate Your Body isn't just another virtual group coaching program. This is a sacred transformational portal of healing. You will not leave this experience unchanged. I will be by your side every step of the way, guiding you, cheering you on, and holding you alongside 17 women (and counting) who have already said yes to their liberation. I believe in you, in your healing and that you are worthy of feeling at home in your body. Liberate Your Body is Now Open for Enrollment. If you are feeling the call to join, I'd be honored to have you. Link to details in bio.
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    Over the past few weeks, you've been hearing about something I created for you that I'm so lit up about. This is a healing journey I created just for you from my heart because I fully believe in this work. I know this work really does work because I've seen firsthand how it transforms people's lives from the inside out. I used to carry so much pain in my body, mind, and soul. It affected every relationship in my life and prevented me from ever feeling truly happy and at peace with my life. I never felt like I was worthy of taking up space, and even when I started getting my mind on board, it felt like I was at war with my body. To avoid feeling all the pain inside, I controlled everything in my life from food to exercise to overworking and constantly felt on edge. I was defensive and easily triggered. On the outside, most people would say I was very successful. I appeared to have it all – a devoted boyfriend, friends, talent, looks. I had fun, traveled, partied, and everything felt relatively normal. Part of me just figured that it was normal to be constantly obsessed with how I looked and what I ate. I didn't know there was more until I discovered Breathwork. Suddenly I had a tool to dig deeper. To reach beyond the programming and “shoulds” that were running the show and dive deep into all the old wounds and hurt places inside, and start to let. them. go. It gave me the courage to stop identifying as a Starving Artist and step into my role as a Thriving, Happy Healer. It reminded me that I am already enough, and already whole. Liberate Your Body isn't just another virtual group coaching program. This is a sacred transformational portal of healing. You will not leave this experience unchanged. I will be by your side every step of the way, guiding you, cheering you on, and holding you alongside 17 women (and counting) who have already said yes to their liberation. I believe in you, in your healing and that you are worthy of feeling at home in your body. Liberate Your Body is Now Open for Enrollment. If you are feeling the call to join, I'd be honored to have you. Link to details in bio.
  • Just in case you needed the reminder, every inch of your body is a work of art. When I was 25 I started modeling. I was newly in a curvy body after gaining back 30+ pounds in my Eating Disorder Recovery and was searching for ways to embrace my new size. My first photoshoot was nude. Typical Lydia, I went full force into it and eventually got really into art modeling. Most of my experiences were incredibly empowering and felt very safe (this being one of them.) Some not so much. I got myself into really sketchy situations and thankfully nothing too terrible ever happened. I share this because what I learned from nude modeling was how incredibly beautiful the curves of the feminine form are. I saw a post this morning that said If you're ever feeling insecure about your tummy or your rolls...remember what greek goddesses looked like. Your rolls are art. You are art. It reminded me of exactly what I received from capturing my body in this way —— to embrace my curves the way sculptures have done for centuries, with reverence. I'm not suggesting everyone go out and pose naked (if you want to, more power to you!) What I do invite you to consider is treating your body with reverence, with respect, and with deep admiration. 📸 credit - Mark Maksim
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    Just in case you needed the reminder, every inch of your body is a work of art. When I was 25 I started modeling. I was newly in a curvy body after gaining back 30+ pounds in my Eating Disorder Recovery and was searching for ways to embrace my new size. My first photoshoot was nude. Typical Lydia, I went full force into it and eventually got really into art modeling. Most of my experiences were incredibly empowering and felt very safe (this being one of them.) Some not so much. I got myself into really sketchy situations and thankfully nothing too terrible ever happened. I share this because what I learned from nude modeling was how incredibly beautiful the curves of the feminine form are. I saw a post this morning that said "If you're ever feeling insecure about your tummy or your rolls...remember what greek goddesses looked like. Your rolls are art. You are art." It reminded me of exactly what I received from capturing my body in this way —— to embrace my curves the way sculptures have done for centuries, with reverence. I'm not suggesting everyone go out and pose naked (if you want to, more power to you!) What I do invite you to consider is treating your body with reverence, with respect, and with deep admiration. 📸 credit - Mark Maksim