I used to be the burnout corporate parent, juggling a high-pressure job and raising three kids in two years. I had normalized living in survival mode, staying hyper-productive, and never taking time for myself. I was stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overthinking, all while battling a loud inner critic. When people called me a “super mama,” I felt like an imposter, as my inner world felt like a house of cards about to collapse.

I spent so much time blaming others for my stress, thinking the answer was to become even more productive. But one night, a quiet voice inside whispered, “It’s you, only you can change this.” That was my turning point.

While my family was battling COVID, I booked a yoga retreat in Mexico. What I found there was deeper than yoga, it was a journey of Mayan healing, breath work, releasing, and reconnecting with my authentic self and intuition. That retreat was the beginning of a messy, imperfect, but powerful journey toward true alignment.

As I started to explore the roots of my patterns, seeking validation and people-pleasing, I realized many of these beliefs came from my childhood. I discovered that personal evolution isn’t about becoming someone new, but unbecoming everything that wasn’t me to begin with.

I now know that we all have the power to release the limiting stories and emotions holding us back. By letting go of what no longer serves us, we can find freedom and create a life that’s authentic, grounded, and deeply fulfilling.