My Story

I'm so glad you're here! Taking ownership of your health and wellness is such a powerful thing, and I truly believe it's one of the greatest forms of self-care.

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Looking back, I can connect the dots now and see how one of the greatest struggles of my life became an awakening in disguise. But I certainly didn't see it that way at the time.

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In my early 20s, I experienced debilitating panic attacks and anxiety, and to put it mildly, it completely turned my world upside down.

I was seemingly "fine" one day, and then my first completely out-of-nowhere panic attack happened in the middle of my last waitressing shift (conveniently, just a few days before starting my first corporate job in NYC after graduating college). Talk about timing!

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That first experience completely shook me. What followed was something I couldn't quite explain. I used to describe it as having constant electricity running through my body. My nerves felt like they were on fire, I was always on high alert, and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off.

After months of constant anxiety and panic, I was absolutely miserable. I felt like a shadow of my former self. I was afraid to go places, do things, or even just enjoy everyday life because I was constantly anticipating another panic attack. I seemed fine on the outside (I was pretty good at putting on a show and somehow functioning through it all), but on the inside, I was very much struggling. All I wanted to do was escape every situation, but I didn't even know what I was trying to escape from.

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I felt embarrassed and, honestly, a little foolish. Nothing terrible had happened to me. I had my health and so much to be grateful for, yet I couldn't shake this invisible something that seemed to be controlling my thoughts, my behaviors, and ultimately, my life.

After a lot of frustration, searching, and probably dancing around some things I didn't want to face, I began to realize that the best way out is always through.

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My experiences with anxiety and panic changed me. They forced me to get uncomfortable, slow down, do some hard work, and really reconnect with myself. More than anything, they pushed me to question the way I was living and what kind of life I truly wanted to create.

The healing process taught me to trust myself again. Looking back, I realized how much of my life I'd spent looking outside myself for validation, reassurance, and answers. Somewhere along the way, I had lost touch with my own inner voice. Learning to listen to it again was one of the most important parts of my journey.

 

And that journey didn't end there.

 

As I moved through different seasons of life, my understanding of health and wellness continued to evolve. Now, as a mom of three, I see the balancing act of life in an entirely different way. Motherhood has been my greatest gift and one of my biggest teachers. It has challenged me, changed my perspective, and helped me step outside of myself in ways I never expected.

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Between my personal experiences, my background in nursing, and my own continued exploration of holistic health, I've come to see just how interconnected everything is. Our physical health, thoughts, emotions, energy, relationships, daily habits, and the environments we surround ourselves with all play a part in our overall well-being. I believe in taking an active role in your health, being your own advocate, and having the knowledge to make informed decisions. But I also believe there's so much more to wellness than what we do for our physical bodies. Healing is multidimensional. It involves looking at the whole picture, reconnecting with ourselves, and understanding how what's happening within us influences how we feel and experience life around us.

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And that's really at the heart of bel sole..

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Have you ever stepped outside on a sunny day, looked up at the sun, and felt its warmth on your face? That feeling of wanting to stop for a moment, soak it all in, and just bask in its radiance? There's something so beautiful about that feeling. bel sole means beautiful sun. It's a reflection of the light within each of us and the belief that true wellness begins within. When we reconnect with ourselves, find greater alignment, and shift what's happening beneath the surface, we create the foundation for that light to radiate outward into every part of our lives.

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That's the kind of life I want to encourage you to create: one where you feel connected to yourself, trust your own inner voice, embrace what lights you up, and feel empowered to live in a way that feels true to you. A life where you don't just go through the motions, but feel vibrant, present, and truly alive.