I’ve been an avid mountain biker, runner, and rock climber. I’ve jumped out of an airplane with a parachute which was the biggest rush of my life. I’ve also bungee jumped which, well, I’m not so sure I’d recommend.
I’m Marnie and I help women free themselves from the feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and guilt so they can feel worthy of prioritizing themselves.
I am so glad you are here.
I see you…
- Living in fatigue and overwhelm and feeling there is never enough time in a day
- Postponing your wants and needs to make room for everything and everyone else
- Doing what is expected of you and feeling guilty or selfish if you don’t
- Comparing yourself to others and worrying what others will think of you
- Getting caught in perfectionism and unable to shake that underlying feeling of ‘not good enough’
- Listening to the relentless negative chatter of your inner critic
It’s not just tiring … it’s exhausting.
I’ve been where you are …
When I birthed my twins as a single woman I knew overwhelm intimately. My anxiety was in overdrive and I felt edgy.
I juggled single motherhood and work, convinced I was damaging my children with my anxiety and riddled with guilt as a ‘not-good-enough’ mom. Some of the things I did made me feel such deep shame and regret that it was almost unbearable.
I was trying to do it all and failing miserably. I felt so deeply alone.
I dug myself out of overwhelm and resentment through curiosity, coaching, and lots of challenging deep inner work.
My life continues to have challenging times, my tendency towards perfectionism remains, and I still occasionally find myself in the experience of anxiety and inadequacy. The difference now is that I don’t live in these states anymore. And when I do visit, I don’t stay for long.
I know you want this for yourself too.
But you need to bravely step up and start getting curious.
And creative.
And prioritizing yourself.
And that is why you are here.
A few more things you might want to know…
- I love holding safe space as a certified life coach and witnessing countless ‘aha’ moments as women get curious about their long held beliefs and explore the emotions held in their bodies and nervous systems.
- I have been in the healthcare profession for over 25 years as a registered physiotherapist and I have specialized in women’s health and pelvic floor physiotherapy for over 15 years. As a result, I am comfortable holding intimate space and offering guidance to women who suffer from physical, mental, sexual, and emotional issues.
- I am a certified medical intuitive which helps me shed light on how beliefs and emotions might relate to the struggles of the mind and body.
- I have extensive personal experience in plant spirit medicine ceremonies and post-ceremony integration work.
- I am a PTSD survivor. I spent years guiding myself through it. It was the most challenging time in my life. I learned complete surrender which was terrifying and profoundly illuminating.
I do this work because I know prioritizing yourself is possible, and I can help you do it.
When I was living in overwhelm and anxiety, I knew I needed help. I called upon the Universe for guidance and I started getting curious.
I became aware of all the repeating patterns and beliefs that my busy mind kept me stuck in.
I began working with a coach who helped me question my thoughts and beliefs. I also did somatic and neuroregulation work. With time, patience, and curiosity, I re-learned a new way of being.
What’s possible when we work together:
- Find time to prioritize yourself and feeling worthy to do so
- Make decisions that resonate with you instead of what is expected of you
- Have challenging conversations and feel confident, no matter what direction it goes, that you have spoken clearly, truthfully, and in alignment with your beliefs
- Establish healthy and supportive relationships with clear and safe boundaries
- Use compassionate inquiry to explore where you are stuck and why
- Tune into your nervous system, recognized when it is dysregulated, and know what to do about it
- Find the courage and creativity to live the life you want
A little bit more about me …
I traversed the United States from the border of Canada to the border of Mexico on a bike along the Great Divide. The year after I hiked from the border of Mexico to the border of Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.
I pursued motherhood in a rather unconventional way as a single woman who gave birth to twins in my mid 40’s. I’m comfortable to say I was overwhelmed for the first few years and during that time I didn’t even realize I was allowed to be on my priority list, never mind the top of it.
In the last few years I have dared myself to take voice/singing lessons, participate in improv classes, join the local dance collective and have myself professionally photographed butt naked. Yep…that’s right…butt naked. It was SO liberating and I highly recommend it.
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