I was raised in a high-demand religion that quietly, yet powerfully, shaped the trajectory of my entire life. It made my world small—limiting my choices, silencing my inner voice, and placing invisible restraints on my growth. I didn't even realize how deeply it had molded me until much later.
At just 18, I got married and started the life that was expected of me. I set aside my dreams of becoming a therapist and instead supported my then-husband’s education, raising children by 19, while still a child in many ways myself. (As a quick PSA: the prefrontal cortex doesn’t fully develop until around 25, which makes handing over your future to ideology at a younger age incredibly risky.)
Eventually, I could no longer ignore the gnawing feeling that I was betraying my own inner truth. My faith crisis turned into a full awakening. In 2016, I made the decision to leave both my religion and my marriage. That one decision dismantled everything I thought I knew—my identity, my purpose, my entire community. And yet, it was the first true act of self-leadership I’d ever taken.
The years that followed were brutal. I found myself completely unmoored, drowning in grief, confusion, and emotional pain. I was no longer who I once was, but I didn’t yet know who I was becoming. I became reactive, burnt out, and lost. I couldn’t keep pretending to be okay. I had to make a change.
That’s when my real healing began.
My Story:
Why I Created Rooted EQ
I turned to evidence-based psychology—particularly approaches like Polyvagal Theory, ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), and Internal Family Systems—which helped me understand how my nervous system was trying to protect me. I finally found language and tools for the chaos inside me. But it wasn’t until I began integrating Eastern wisdom—mindfulness and Buddhist practices, energy work, and spiritual presence—that I experienced deep, lasting transformation.
Through the fusion of these approaches, I found a way to return to myself. To create a sense of safety and stability within, rather than constantly chasing it from others. To regulate my emotions, heal old trauma, and show up for my life with clarity, grace, and power. And now, I teach others how to do the same.
Rooted EQ is the culmination of my journey—born from years of pain, searching, and rebuilding. It’s a framework for those who feel unrooted, overwhelmed, or trapped by old emotional patterns. It’s for those who’ve tried to talk their way out of suffering but are ready to feel their way through and out. It’s for those who long to stop just surviving and start creating a life that feels meaningful, authentic, and free.
Rooted EQ helps you process what’s been so you can create what is. It's not about perfection—it's about presence. About tending to your pain body instead of feeding it. About pausing, becoming aware, and nurturing the parts of yourself that were never given the care they needed.
Because the truth is—no one else can give you what your soul is aching for.
But you can.