Hi, I’m Tracy!
I’m an Intuitive Wellness Coach and I am excited to help you foster a nurturing and empowering relationship with yourself!
If there is one word I can use to describe my work as a coach and human being, it is the word root. I love getting to the root of almost anything – a thought, feeling, behavior, problem, story, you name it. Uncovering and discovering is what makes me feel most alive! And often, it is your relationship with food, self and others that acts as a mirror, reflecting the areas that require your utmost attention and growth.
If you have this awareness, it can serve as a launching pad for transformational change and, ultimately, the gateway to profound healing. This undeniable reality fuels an intense passion within me to motivate and empower others to get out of their own way. Therefore, I invite you to check out my personal story below. I share it in hopes of you knowing that you are not alone on this path.
My Journey…
When I was eight years old, I experienced an unexpected and tragic loss when my father died. For this reason, I spent most of my youth quietly feeling abandoned, alone, and overwhelmed by my feelings. Running constantly in the background was the fear that the other shoe will surely drop in due time. Therefore, I stopped trying to really connect with others, so that I didn’t have to be vulnerable in any way. Fear quickly became the dominant force in my life. And so, to feel safe, I began living on very rigid and inflexible terms with myself and others. In reality, I had yet to grasp that no amount of control, manipulation, or management of myself or others could bring true inner fulfillment.
The Turning Point
By my late-20s, everything I had pushed down, avoided and resisted started to rear its ugly head. I had no healthy coping mechanisms to speak of. And like most of us in pain, I often sought external solutions to my internal problems. No amount of geographical moves, binge eating, over-exercising or dating app swipes ever gave me the peace and serenity I was constantly craving. It was simply a distraction that served to keep me stuck in the same ol’ same ol’. Through numerous “growth” opportunities (failed relationships, self-development workshops, therapy, books, etc.), it became clear: I had constructed my own self-imposed prison.
A New Way Of Living and Being
To be free from the bondage of self, I had to explore the root causes of my limiting beliefs and negative self-talk. As a result, I was able to uncover what was driving my self-sabotage. I began to accept that living life on life’s terms meant repeatedly getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. In the process, I learned how to practice compassion towards myself. And so, cultivating an authentic relationship with myself became priority number one. Though, that may sound a little “woo woo” to you, the most important and impactful relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. Every thought, word and action reflects how you feel about yourself, informs the way you talk to yourself and whether or not you honor your own needs and boundaries. Therefore, the unfolding of your entire life stems from this one relationship.
What This All Means For you
I have an abundance of gratitude for the gift of desperation I once had. And the only way I know how to say thank you is by helping others. In essence, it is my mission to partner with you on your path towards a life imbued with greater fulfillment and contentment. Together, we will unpack your unhealthy thoughts and behavioral patterns so that you can have a better relationship with yourself. In the end, you will have tools to remove the blocks that prevent you from feeling good about yourself, having the relationships you want and aligning with your higher self. If you had the courage to seek me out, honor that inner call for a richer life. This could be with me or another coach!
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
TEAL SWAN – Completion Process Practitioner Certification (In Process)
THE RELATIONSHIP SCHOOL – Relationship Coach Certification (In Process)
LIFE PURPOSE INSTITUTE – Spiritual Life Coach Certification
PRECISION NUTRITION – Master Nutrition Coach Certification
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE – Personal Trainer Certification
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY – Master’s Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution