Welcome. You found your way here, which means you’re probably tired—not just physically, but soul-tired. Maybe you’re a burnt-out teacher, a mom carrying too many invisible weights, or a professional who’s mastered overfunctioning and now feels hollow.

This space is for you.

I’m Michelle—herbalist, former science educator, certified aromatherapist, wellness strategist, and truth-teller. I spent years living for everyone but myself, until burnout forced me to rebuild from the roots up. What I’ve learned? Wellness isn’t all green smoothies and bath salts. It’s boundaries. It’s grief. It’s shadow work. It’s sacred rage. And yes—it’s rest, real rest.

Here, I write about:

• Burnout recovery that honors your nervous system

• Shadow emotions as functional, not shameful

• Herbs, rituals, and aromatherapy that support real-life healing

• Boundary-setting, especially when you’ve been the strong one too long

• Unlearning performative self-care and reclaiming your truth

This is not a space for hustle culture, toxic positivity, or spiritual bypassing.

It’s a space for women and caregivers who are ready to tell the truth about how tired they are—and still believe they’re worthy of something more.

I write what I need to hear. And if you need it too, you’re already home.

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