Poem Written by Mary Heaven Hands are portals to our hearts, they are an extension of the way we love. Think about it. How many times has someone been transformed by the gesture of a loving hand extended to them? A hand says, hold me while we cross the road, I will keep you safe. A hand says, I yearn to interlock our fingers, I love you. A hand says, let me be the guide, I will detect what is causing your pain, I can heal you. A hand says, it’s nice to meet you, I am so hap

When you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, stop and ask yourself... "What is the next self-loving thing for me to do?" -Dr. Susan Plunket I always say we each need a box filled with personalized self-care tools. For me, this sets the foundation for everything to feel healthy and balanced in my life. Some of these tools I use daily, and some just as needed! My mental health, physical health, spiritual health, and relationships thrive when I am taking care of myself. After y

I was recently asked on a podcast why I created the Beyond Beauty Project. As I started talking, I realized how damn long my full answer is! The reason being is that the creation of it truly came from the history of my life. By the age of five, I started watching my Mom struggle with her self-image as the horrific disease of multiple sclerosis debilitated her body and stole her mental health. As her only daughter, I shared her tears and defeat as she unsuccessfully tried sh