• Why the Spiritual Scene Feels Like Fairy Floss

    (And What Actually Sticks When the Sugar Dissolves) Let’s be honest. The spiritual world these days?It’s like fairy floss.Fluffy. Pretty. Kind of addictive.And gone before you’ve even swallowed. I’ve Been There I wore the beads. Burned the sage.Did 40 sun salutations a day.  Booked the coaching.Chanted in candlelight like I meant it (and sometimes, I…


  • Calm the Hell Down—Inhale.

    Describe one habit that brings you joy. One habit that brings me joy? Breathing. Yeah, I know—groundbreaking. But hear me out. Three deep breaths. That’s it. Not a Bali retreat. Not a vision board. Just me, my lungs, and a tiny pause from the chaos. It didn’t used to be like this. I used to…


  • “Beyond the Labels: This Is Me”

    How would you describe yourself to someone? You know, that question. The one that comes up in interviews, bios, awkward dinner parties, or when your therapist is giving you that silent, expectant look. And every time I try to answer it, I feel like I’m listing ingredients on a box of muesli:“Hi, I’m Stefanie. Trauma-informed…


  • When Happiness Feels Like a Scam

    Raw reflections for the days when joy feels like a fairytale someone else is living. There are days when the world feels like it’s brimming with celebration —people laughing in cafés, neighbors swapping news about engagements or promotions, someone walking by with fresh flowers and a lightness in their step. And meanwhile, you’re just trying…


  • Radical Well-Being: The Raw, Real, Barefoot Truth

    What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? How I care for myself without getting stuck in the sparkly bubble of “good vibes only” Oh, that question. So innocent on the surface — but if I answered it with just green smoothies and affirmations, I’d be lying.Because the truth? Well-being isn’t always…