Avid Earthling Wellbeing

👋🏽 Hi — it’s been awhile! For those that are new here, I wanted to introduce myself - the heart, mind & soul behind the AE account.

A little about me …

♊️ I’m a Gemini Sun / Ta**us Moon / Libra Rising

🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m a Manifesting Generator (in Human Design), hence my multi-passionate nature & interest in a variety of life experiences.

🌲I live in North Vancouver, Canada and grew up in central BC.

❤️‍🩹 I experienced my first death (of a friend) at 14 years old and lost multiple close family members over the course of the next 7 years, putting me on a path of healing grief, heartache & fear of sudden loss from a very young age.

✨I started studying personal development, positive psychology & taking personal growth workshops from 16 years old.

👩🏼‍💻For the last 21 years I’ve been working in video games/tech leadership & operations roles for Fortune 500 companies & startups (by day)

💫 In 2013 I became a certified holistic wellness coach & started Avid Earthling while learning to heal my adrenal fatigue, stress-related health issues & going through a difficult marriage separation.

👏🏽 In 2017 I started receiving Reiki every month, which helped me reach a deeper level of healing from long-term grief, trauma & challenging relationship dynamics.

💖 In 2019 I became a Level 3 Reiki Master, sharing the positive impacts of nervous system support & energy healings with my clients.

💼 I’ve career coached & mindset mentored a large sum of tech & non-tech people, helping them land the job & salary of their dreams.

💋 I live with my love & best friend Andy (we first met 23 years ago). He is the grounding Ta**us energy, to my airy Gemini flow.

🩵We also live with & coparent my teen son & nephew (blended multi-cultural fam)

🐶 We have a loving rescue dog Hunter

🐈‍⬛ And a sassy rescue cat named Luna

☀️ Fave pastimes: daily dog walks with my coffee & a podcast, friend & family time, concerts, beach picnics, paddle boarding, roadtrips, nature walks & sunshine.

🌊 I’m happiest when I live (& vacation) near the ocean✌🏽

Thank you for being here. I love this wonderful community and it’s such an honor to be on this journey with you! 💖

Keri xo

✨ Mastering your energy is truly an art and a science. It’s a balance between aligning your energy to what you desire while also working through challenges and acknowledging the learnings that come your way.

And at the heart of it lies a profound truth: 'Where attention goes, energy flows.'

❓Are you ruminating on or berating yourself for all of your past mistakes — or do you notice there are areas of improvement which you handle with personal accountability, while also reminding yourself of the learnings and progress you’ve made along the way?

❓Are you solely focused on what’s missing in your life (scarcity) or are you grateful and present with what you already have (abundance), while also working toward more of what you want?

❓Are you prioritizing & putting your time & energy into the right areas - like your emotional, mental and physical health & resilience, which helps you show up strong, clear and in better connection/service to others (family, work, relationships) — or are you more focused on avoidance, distractions and societal pressures (like status, material items, overcompensating)?

❓Are you consistently surrounding yourself with negativity (people, places & experiences) - or are you choosing to give more time and energy to protecting your peace & creating surroundings of positive energy & growth?

✨Where attention goes, energy flows

It's a powerful reminder that our focus shapes our reality.

If you’re feeling blocked on how to re-focus your energy and recalibrate your nervous system to feel more empowered to create positive outcomes in your life, let’s talk.

👉🏽 Click this link to book your free 30-min Discovery call: https://linktr.ee/avidearthling

⚡️FOUR COMMON PATTERNS OF BURNOUT | Many of us have experienced burnout at one time or another.

Burnout is a very real state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can happen when you experience seasons of prolonged stress, grief, emotional or nervous system dysregulation.

I’ve seen burnout manifest in the body & mind in many ways including: physical pain/discomfort, chronic illnesses, auto-immune disorders, migraines, disordered sleeping, emotional exhaustion/feeling drained, digestive issues, low self-worth, anxiety/panic attacks, reduced productivity, detachment, cynicism & negativity - just to name a few.

Throughout my years of supporting hundreds of Reiki and Coaching clients with their burnout symptoms and getting to the source of what’s causing the issue - along with the learnings from healing my own burnout - I’ve identified FOUR COMMON PATTERNS OF BURNOUT that I’ve seen the most consistently.

Swipe left through the slides above that outline each of these common patterns:

⚡️ The Perfectionist

⚡️ The People Pleaser

⚡️ The Rescuer / Empath

⚡️ The Over-Achiever

Can you can identify which one (or more) pattern shows up in your life the most?

Just know that you are not alone AND there are a lot of hidden gifts & abilities with each of these burnout patterns that you have yet to unlock the magic of!

So I’ve created a supportive 4-week Group Online Workshop called THE BURNOUT BREAKTHROUGH, where we meet as a community for 90 mins over zoom for 4x Mondays in May/June.

Every week I support you moving the needle in overcoming burnout, reconnecting with yourself, and creating achievable change for a healthier, happier life - with a full understanding of how busy your life & schedule might be.

Stay tuned for more info — doors open for The Burnout Breakthrough this Monday (5/15) & we start on Mon, May 29th!

Shoot me a DM me to get on the waitlist.

✨ Feeling stressed or anxious? Give Reiki Energy Healing a try!

〰️ This gentle, non-invasive practice promotes relaxation, reduces tension, improves sleep, calms your nervous system and helps balance your energy flow.

〰️ Whether you’re struggling with physical or emotional discomfort, Reiki can help you feel more grounded and peaceful.

Experience the benefits of Reiki for yourself and book your session via the link below to start your healing journey. Or book your free 30-min Discovery call to see if Energy healing is the right fit for you!

Booking link >> https://linktr.ee/avidearthling

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Keri | Energy Empowerment⚡️ on TikTok ✨ Feeling stressed or anxious? Give Reiki Energy Healing a try! 〰️ This gentle, non-invasive practice promotes relaxation, reduces tension, improves sleep, calms your nervous system and helps balance your energy flow. 〰️ Whether you’re struggling with physical or emotional discomfort, Re...

Are you an ambitious human who struggles with feeling burnt out or overwhelmed? It's time to break the cycle!

Here's a friendly reminder that peace doesn't have to be boring and productivity doesn't have to be chaotic.

With the support of Reiki Energy Healing, you can heal your nervous system and achieve a state of inner calm. In fact, you'll be surprised at how much more productive you can be without feeling overwhelmed or stressed out.

I have a few more sessions available in May. Tap the booking link to secure your spot! >> https://linktr.ee/avidearthling

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Check out 6 simple ways we can be kinder to our planet — not just today, but every day. 💗🌊🌳

〰️ Inner peace is an inside job

{Self-Compassionate} Productivity Hack: Practicing Consistency over Intensity

Taking small, easeful actions consistently toward your goal will get you further, keep you happier & mentally/emotionally balanced rather than pushing harder & faster than our mind & body feels safe to allow.

Forcing productivity or over-exertion (especially without prioritizing rest) creates a mind/body disconnection which can result in stress-related health issues, burnout, increased mental load, emotional triggering & a dysregulated nervous system.

When being served up all of the "New Year, New You" messages this time of year, remember to pause, tap into your own body's intuition, then choose consistent micro-habits & next steps that feel good for YOU & your own life's situation.

Your value does not solely lie in your productivity, & it's time to dispel that myth. Try this approach & you may actually enjoy the journey of achieving your dreams SO much more.

Have you tried this or any other self-compassionate productivity hacks before? DM me or share in the comments what works well for you!

xo

❄️ Happy Winter Solstice ❄️

With the year coming quickly to an end I’m wishing each of my clients & my community a happy, healthy & restful holiday season!

It’s been such an honour to witness the incredible transformations, breakthroughs & successes many of you have experienced over the last year, and cannot wait to see what’s next for you! 🙌🏽

I’ve now completed all of my Reiki client sessions for 2022 and will be back over on Tuesdays/Saturdays in January.

May 2023 bring you fresh alignment, expansion & all the beautiful healing & learnings to last you a lifetime! ❄️💗☃️

Much love,
Keri. xo

💎 ELEVATE + EMPOWER 💎

Lovelies! I'm opening up my calendar in June for a few mini-mentorship sessions!

If one area of your life is feeling off, it can throw the other areas off balance too.

As much as you may think you can successfully compartmentalize + separate them, they are all actually connected.

⚡️HOW THIS WORKS

In your own personal 2hr Zoom session with Keri, you get to choose your own adventure! Choose 2 topics from each category to create your own custom session.

>> SCROLL THRU THE SLIDES FOR THE JUICY DEETS!

Your session will be fully customized to you, using all 4 topics of your choosing to create a supportive session (personal meditation recording included) with achievable next steps you can use to create successful & repeatable outcomes for as long as you like.

COST: $297 CAD

💎 ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE 💎

⚡️SEE THE BOOKING LINK HERE >> https://avidearthling.as.me/mini-mentorship-session

I can’t wait to support you! 💗

Keri xo

Happy Spring Equinox ☀️ I’m out of office(s) this week to enjoy some relaxation + warmer climates with loved ones. 🏝

Hope you’re getting a break this month as we transition from cooler, cozier, hibernating months into the growth potential for all the healing & seeds you’ve been planting in time for Spring! xo

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Happy (new) year.
Happy moments.
Happy heart.
Happy place.
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✨ Today’s my last day at for 2021 & I am in deep (thankful) reflection at how much healing, progress & reconnection to self has happened in this cute little treatment room over the last year!

So many beautiful stories, vulnerable shares, & heartbreaking realities.

Witnessing the courage to be still, teaching how to listen to their (sometimes broken) hearts & being open to new ways of being … all of the above is my most favorite part of our time together & where all the magic happens.

I’m so grateful to all of my clients who book with me & show up for themselves with trust, compassion & grace.

When we address our internal struggles head on, the sleepless nights, anxious days & old outdated patterns can be released from our minds & bodies to create space for healthier, more joyful ways.

Thank you for being here with me. My heart swells for your progress & the beautiful beings that each of you are.

Thank you for trusting me on your path, I love holding space & doing this work along side of you.

And I’ll leave you with a gentle holiday reminder:

In what is typically a jam-packed season of emotion, frustration, grief or stress … even if short, may your moments of rest, reflection & peace be plenty over the coming weeks.

Schedule slower moments.

Prioritize them.

Be present with those you love.

Your beautiful energy can’t be felt by you or experienced by others when you’re trying to give from an empty vessel.

Happy Holidays lovelies. See you back at the wellness studio in 2022! ♥️✨

As we enter the final month of 2021, I’ve been reflecting on the year.

The lessons. The challenges. The wins. The blessings. The changes. The new & old energy.

Every year I pick a mantra that I’d like to focus on to improve in my life. And because 2020 felt really difficult for me personally (not to mention globally) I consciously picked this one for 2021: “LET IT BE EASY”

This time last year, I was jonesing for some ease, support & flow. Praying for loose ends to connect without force. I was done with trying so hard with such little return. I was over forcing square pegs into round holes. Exhausted.

I placed this above my desk (where I work & spend time every day) & just did my thang.

And while I had to calm the over-achiever in me, this collection of words gave me permission to surrender & allow in new perspectives. It would remind me to choose another - less difficult - way.

During challenging times I would look at this card, take deep breaths & repeat it over & over again: “Let it be easy. Let it be easy.”

Maybe the extra deep breaths calmed my nervous system & allowed new ideas in? Maybe these words started reprogramming my beliefs to the core? Maybe both.

Either way I will say to you with 100% certainty that letting go of “control” & making space for EASE every day allowed this year to feel calmer & way more enjoyable for me.

In relationships.

In parenting & co-parenting.

In career & business.

In love.

In communication.

In priorities.

In health.

In productivity.

In abundance.

And most of all, in a deepened trust & connection to myself in meeting my own needs.

Our journeys aren’t meant to be hard by default (although they are at times). When we resist what’s in front of us, we create an added layer of stress - with nervous system & energy blockages - not even meant for us.

As we close out this year…

✨Where in your life can you take your hands off the wheel & trust?

✨Where is “being right” or perfectionism getting in the way of your joy?

✨Where can you let it be easy?

Here’s to more ease & joy in your life now & forever.

It may be both an art & a science these days, but worth the conscious effort. 🤍

Today I’m incredibly grateful to have been featured at the “ask me anything” live streaming session where inspiring & purpose-driven youth entrepreneurs asked me questions & shared openly about their experience with burnout, impostor syndrome, over-achieving tendencies, how to make space for rest without losing momentum & much, much more. I love the generosity & ambition of this community & can’t wait to do more AMA sessions with them! The world is in better hands with them at the entrepreneurial-wheel of our next generation, that is for sure. 🙌🏽

ENERGY UPDATE | Oct 3, 2021

Brave Heart
Strong Mind
Fierce Soul

Our healing can take us on a journey of unknowns, yet it’s a path back to your true self that is smoother, calmer & more effective than you may realize.

Your needs, wants & desires are seeds waiting to be planted in this lifetime. They are excited to grow & evolve with your support. But you need to choose slowing down & showing up for you.

Show up & see the value in yourself every day. Even on days feelings of unworthiness can take over.

On those days, hold your hands over your heart & send deep breaths & love to her; to any parts of your body that feel stiffness or discomfort right now.

A broken heart doesn’t need more berating, abandonment or messages of “pushing through.” It needs stillness, a safe place to feel, heal & release.

You can be that safe place for your own mind, body & soul to rest.

Resistance to life & external factors may be creating limiting beliefs in your capabilities & holding you back. Don’t over-complicate it. Don’t get drawn into the chaos.

Stay committed to the journey back to yourself. Breathe. Do what you can. Prioritize doing things that bring you inner peace & joy. Then notice your productivity & clarity levels soar.

Those that love you will grow with you, & those you didn’t know loved you will show up magically with open arms. Trust.

Just like the forest, we are all connected. You are loved & never alone. 💗🌳

📸 All gussied up for photoshoot day!

I haven’t had my makeup done professionally (or worn eye shadow) in years, lol. Yet today I had sooo much fun with & laughing & frolicking in alleys, capturing some fun shots together. 💗

There’s something beautiful & symbiotic about fully embracing our feminine energy - with supportive women by our side - that taps into our natural rhythms of balance, strength & confidence. 🙌🏽

Thank you to for setting up these photo sessions for us, you’re the best. 🙏🏽

>> Swipe left to see some BTS shots of the lovely ladies who did all the heavy lifting.

🙋🏽‍♀️CAREER BABES | Two important things: A plant will never grow or thrive in toxic soil … AND … your body knows before your mind does.

When I was at my peak stress & frustration levels at work, I didn't put 2-and-2 together that my work environment & how my body was feeling were actually connected - until the day I gave notice & my symptoms all magically went away (ahem, not a coincidence). 🙌🏽

These were my most consistent physical, mental & emotional symptoms during my commute & throughout my workday:

😕 inability to breathe / heaviness in my lungs/heart - as though a 300lb man was sitting on my chest (translation: grief / sadness / imbalance in giving vs. receiving)

😕 my digestion & IBS was in full flare (translation: low self-worth, fear, rejection)

😕 my left hip would ache for no apparent reason (translation: wounded feminine / felt unsupported)

😕 muddled thoughts / confusion / anxiousness (translation: untrusting the flow of life)

Your body is so full of inner wisdom, it is literally having a visceral reaction to your life every second; whether it’s the urge to lean in with expansive butterflies during a meeting topic that you’re excited about 🥳 … or the blood rushes to your face when you witness toxic masculinity in the room again. 🙄

Are you paying attention to what your body is trying to tell you during different situations?

These are all indicators of what in your environment might be in or out of alignment with your values.

Listen to it. Then you get to navigate your career & life in healthier, more aligned ways that work for you.

Everyone feels stress in their bodies differently. DM me or tell me in the comments below where you feel stress or discomfort & I’ll give you some insight as to what might need more love, attention or healing. 💗

>> Swipe left for some helpful check-in questions and affirmations to additionally support you.

Side Note: Repetition of positive affirmations is helpful in supporting our bodies, minds & neuropathways feel safe allowing & attracting fresh outcomes. I’m known to have sticky notes all over my home as helpful reminders in areas that deserve change or attention. 🤓✌🏽✨

❗️SPOILER ALERT: when you know who you are & what you’re capable of, navigating change & uncertainty is infinitely more manageable.

Lovelies, it’s time to take your power back & start believing in ….

Yourself.

Your worth.

Your resiliency.

The lessons you’ve learned.

Your incredible skills & abilities.

Your ability to light up a room when you’re in a joyful state.

Join me for 4x personal empowerment sessions where we start to wrap your mind & your energy around the career, lifestyle & prosperity possibilities that feel incredible for you.

I only have 4 spots open. Shoot me a DM for all the info!

Exactly 2 years ago I left my well-paying corporate job with a feeling of sadness, frustration & burnout. Even though I had a high-performance rating & 3 farewell parties thrown for me, it didn’t feel good.

For months previous, the energy exchange of what I was putting in was not equal to what I received, & no one would listen or take action to support me. I’d never felt more alone & abandoned. Yet every day that I stayed (hoping for change), I was actually allowing it. Sound familiar?

I knew in my heart there was another way that didn’t involve sacrificing my needs again. No salary, bonus, promotion or “golden handcuffs” was worth the price I was paying for an imaginary dangled 🥕. (oh & after I left they replaced my 1 role with 5 people. 😕 Thank you, next)

Even though the future was murky AF, I picked my self-esteem up off the floor. I focused on healing, believing in myself, my abilities & how I deserved to be treated. I started prioritizing what brought me joy again.

Has it been an easy 2 years? No.

Has there been disappointment & tears in leaving a toxic workplace / my dream role with incredible teams that I adored (just 9 months before a Global Pandemic)? Absolutely.

Does making space for healing, something new & living life MY WAY feel more 💯 better than having my own values & needs being compromised? F*CK YA.

Peeps, we only get one life & it’s a miracle we’re even on this earth in this time in history. It’s time to start acting like your time & energy actually means something!

What are YOU tolerating? If you don’t value yourself, your energy or time, no one else will.

And if you’re experiencing the Sunday blues or a sinking, anxious feeling as you come into your work week, you are not alone.

So what legacy are you leaving behind … working hard & miserably in a toxic hamster wheel … or experiencing the joy & empowerment that is possible when you allow space for your incredible abilities & true desires to come through?

YOUR CHOICE.

DM me for more info on my 4-week or 8-week Career Empowerment & Healing Journey if kick-starting the next chapter of your career is feeling like an exciting next step for you. I can’t wait to support you! 🙌🏽

Learning new things can be hard.

Unlearning generational & cellular indoctrination can be exhausting.

Building new neuropathways in our brains to support change can be a struggle.

You may feel exhausted by any learnings & self-reflection you're doing these days (if so, bravo - keep going!)

And do you know what must be more exhausting?

> Being Indigenous in Canada.

> Screaming from the rooftops for answers about their missing women & children, then being ignored & penalized for it.

> Carefully laying out a fair list of 94 Calls To Action in the Truth & Reconciliation Report to our Canadian government and only having 10 or 11 of them executed / acted upon in the last 13 years so far (since 2008).

> Not having anyone take the Indigenous culture, language, knowledge of the land & environment seriously.

> Not getting an apology from the Catholic Church for the atrocities that occurred on their watch in Residential schools (1505 children’s bodies recovered with only 7 schools investigated so far - of the 139 residential schools that existed. Tip of the iceberg.)

> Living in a country that values capitalism over humanity, environment & true justice.

THIS MUST BE EXHAUSTING.

I sincerely hope you took the weekend to rest, because the work is just beginning.

AFTER WE REFLECT + REST, THEN WE RISE.

Without thriving Indigenous communities in Canada our climate, our children’s future & our humanity is at risk.

I'm calling on all white women to rise.

Rise by using your privilege + platforms to amplify Indigenous businesses & voices, not to take the spotlight but to join in arms of support.

Diversify your IG feed. Read, watch, listen, pay attention. Sit with any discomfort that might come up.

Write. Donate.

It’s time to use our real women's empowerment muscles & leadership abilities to take action toward a better future.

It’s not about sides, it’s about doing the right thing. And if you don't know where to start, see the Indigenous Allyship resource I’m working on (incl. template letter to Parliament) here >> https://bit.ly/2UqYqgo

What can you do today, this week & this month to mobilize progress?

Comment below with your ideas, let's do this. 🧡

♊️✨This Gemini Girl is having her annual Birthday Sale, and you’re invited!

To celebrate another successful trip around the sun - not to mention a Full Super Moon Total Lunar Eclipse tomorrow - I’m offering 20% off of ALL of my online services - for just 36 hrs! ⚡️

Every year I always feel so lucky to celebrate another year earth side. I know first hand how fragile life truly is & what a privilege it is to get older, as there are many others that wish they could too. 💗

Especially after the year we’ve all just had, I’m sending so much love to those whose lives were lost before us & anyone experiencing grief from the loss of loved ones, health, jobs, family experiences, broken relationships or even older versions of themselves. 💔

Even through the discomfort that life can throw at us, every year at this time my heart is full of gratitude to be still be here, giving me another chance at making the best of this one life I’ve been given. 🙏🏽

It's my soul's purpose is to support others in reconnecting with their inner peace & to heal old wounds keeping them stuck, in order to live out their true potential & provide a gentle loving of the life they live. 🙌🏽

And for those of you sensitive to what’s going on within various moon cycles (like myself) & with tomorrow’s Total Lunar Eclipse & Full Super Moon, energy healing sessions are a great way to rest, relax & recalibrate your mind, body, spirit & nervous system during challenging times or intense cosmic events. 🌕💫

So let’s get started, here are the deets:

✨Book your online session between now & 5/26 at midnight, you’ll get 20% off ALL of my online services by using discount code: GEMINIGIRL

✨Swipe right to see the list of online services available to you!

✨Tap the LINK IN MY PROFILE and look out for *GEMINI GIRL SALE* to book your session.

✨ Or meet me over in my comments or DM’s with any questions & curiosities you might have!

I love celebrating with you beauties & I always look forward to holding supportive space & energy for you in the coming year. ✌🏽♊️✨

K. xo @ North Vancouver, British Columbia

YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IT TO SEE IT.

Read that again.

The beliefs about yourself, others, your experiences, your abilities, your fears, your limitations are ACTUALLY what propels or holds back your life.

There’s no better time to heal & upgrade those beliefs like the present.

Your dreams matter. You’re on this magical rock flying through the universe during this time in history for a reason. Make this life & your legacy count!

If your situation is challenging, what is one decision you can make to change it for the better? Sitting on the fence isn’t helping you.

What old beliefs can you let go of to make space for possibility & new outcomes?

I see you. I honour you.

Your life is full of possibility & vibrancy. And it’s time for an upgrade baby!

That upgrade might be doing less to make space for joy.

That upgrade might be to heal the beliefs that being in burnout or constant stress is the only way for you to feel effective.

That upgrade might be to focus less on societal pressures & fear, and instead putting that beautiful energy into yourself, your creativity & your family.

UPGRADE YOUR BELIEFS + POSITIVE OUTCOMES WILL FOLLOW.

You are worthy & deserving of living your best, most vibrant life. Never forget that. 🌟

Today I’m indoors cozied up under blankets as the rain comes pouring down. ☔️

Last week I was laying out in the sun on my lunch breaks & enjoying this gorgeous sunset at the beach on Earth Day.

Seasons aren’t the only thing that changes. We change. The weather changes. We adapt. Nature adapts.

I’m grateful for both these magical moments and the messy top knot, pajama days of rest, reflection & recovery .... and all the days in between.

What are you grateful for today?

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Happy Earth Day, Earthlings! 🌎

Today is a beautiful day to get outside into nature & pick up any garbage you may see 🌳 commute with your bike 🚲 leverage your reusable water bottle 💧eat a vegetarian meal 🥬 + even do a land acknowledgement for those whose land used to be their sacred territory 🙏🏽.

I personally + respectfully want to acknowledge the Coast Salish people, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations, as I love + value the opportunity to live, work and play on this traditional territory. ♥️

Every little bit of gratitude toward our home planet counts towards increasing our vibrational frequency + giving our Mother Earth a break, allowing her to do what she does best: THRIVE ... which helps keep us healthy + alive too. Win/win!🫀

How will you honour & acknowledge our Earth a little extra today?

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