Between Breaths

Between one breath and the next, there is space- a pause, a gentle invitation to notice what’s there. This blog is a space for reflection, storytelling, and gentle practices that invite presence, clarity, and ease. My hope is that each post offers you a moment of spaciousness in your day, a reminder that you are right where you are meant to be.

A really silly picture of Marlene having her hair dyed red and making a funny scared face over it.

Belonging: Coming Home to Yourself

Belonging isn’t something we earn; it’s an internal anchor we discover. In our latest Women’s Circle, we looked at the masks we wear to "fit in" and the beautiful, often painful process of shedding what isn’t ours to find the home within. Are you ready to stop auditioning and start belonging to yourself?

1 day ago3 min read

Two women holding hands high in the air, ready for change together

The Alchemy of Revolution

Is revolution always born of rage, or can it stem from grounded insight? As I prepare for the "Claim Your Kali Power" workshop with Marina from Sea Change, I’m exploring how we can embrace personal and collective evolution. Whether you are breaking free from old patterns or challenging broken systems, it's time to decide: what kind of fire will fuel your change?

Apr 73 min read

Women's hands at the center, one on top of the other

Root to Rise: In Connection

A reflection on connection, women’s circles, and gentle life transitions. Discover how slowing down and connecting can support growth and healing.

Mar 253 min read

Marlene standing at a quote with arms wide open and a t-shirt that says Stay Human

Doing and Being: How to Step Into Spring Without Forcing It

What happens when we stop forcing action and start from a place of being first? A reflection on doing, being, and stepping into spring in a more grounded, aligned way.

Mar 193 min read

Love Self-Love Others

My mom used to tell my brothers and me, over and over, that we had to love ourselves first. Not in a selfish way. Not in a “me before everyone” way. But in a grounded, oxygen-mask-on-the-airplane kind of way. Put yours on first, so you can actually help someone else

Feb 143 min read

Open arms and a big smile to greenery all around

Making Space to Say YES

As one year closes and another begins, the question isn’t what we need to fix or achieve—but what we’re ready to say yes to. This reflection invites a softer start to the year, rooted in presence, trust, and the small, meaningful choices that shape our days.

Jan 62 min read

A Sprout Growing on a Small Pile of Soil

Bloom Where You Are Planted

his present moment is the soil we have. It’s the ground where we get to take root, open our hearts, and live fully—right where we are. Blooming where we are planted doesn’t mean giving up our dreams or settling for less. It means choosing not to postpone our lives while waiting for conditions to be perfect.

Dec 30, 20253 min read

Wintering: Returning to the Rhythm Beneath the Noise

Winter as something we do. Winter as a rhythm. Winter as a choice. The days get colder, shorter, quieter. Suddenly, curling up under a blanket feels less like “being lazy” and more like “being alive.” We crave warm drinks, slow mornings, early nights, soft clothes, gentle conversations. Our bones whisper, Rest. Stay in. Soften. And yet…Here comes December — bursting through the door with an insane to-do list. Holiday madness. Shopping, sprinting. Obligatory traditions.

Dec 7, 20254 min read