about me

I’m a Kansas City girl through and through: born here, grew up here, stayed here. I played softball at Northwest Missouri State and the University of Kansas where I graduated with a BS in Finance. My journey to recovered inspired me to help others struggling with eating disorders so I returned to school and received my MS in Counseling Psychology at Avila University. In my spare time, I love hiking with my dog, cheering on local sports teams and hanging out with my husband and three boys.

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My Truth

I know from firsthand experience how difficult and exhausting living with an eating disorder can be. I know the ways it affects our families and those who love us. However, I also know that finding a path back to who we truly are is possible, and that this journey can teach us so much if we’re ready and willing to accept it.

What I Believe

I believe that there is so much more to you and your life than your eating disorder. It may feel like you are barely keeping your head above water some days. It may feel scary to let go, to release what you have held on to for so long and to walk down a different path. And yet, I believe—and I know—that recovery is possible for YOU!

 
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Draft Blog
Recovered Vacation
Recovered Vacation

It never failed, I would book a vacation several months in advance and then spend half the year trying to achieve perfection until the trip. My eating disorder would plan out some grand dieting scheme complimented with a hard nose exercise regimen to get me in tip top shape.

NEDA Awareness Week: Let’s Get Real
NEDA Awareness Week: Let’s Get Real

February 26- March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The theme this year: Let’s Get Real is so timely and very necessary to get the word out about eating disorders and help those suffering get the help they truly need.

Intuitive Eating: Why Something That Sounds So Simple Can Be Quite Difficult
Intuitive Eating: Why Something That Sounds So Simple Can Be Quite Difficult

March is National Nutrition Month! Nutrition and food fuel our bodies and, while eating seems simple and pleasurable for some people, it can be difficult, complex, and often times scary for someone struggling with an eating disorder.

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