That's me, Athena, with one of my favorite creatures on the planet. My heart horse whose name is Horse. No, I'm not kidding. Trust me, it suits him.

Now that I've introduced myself let me tell you a little bit about me. 

I've been many things in my life. Rhythmic gymnast, exotic dancer, drug addict, professional bodybuilder. In that order. I suffered severe depression in my 40's. For many years I prayed death would take me while I slept. I was lucky. I lived. 

During that time I found myself down many rabbit holes searching for the reason why I felt the way I did and for ways to fix myself. It was during that time that I found Ayahuasca, Kambo, Cacao, Master Plant Dietas, Tobacco (yes, tobacco), mushrooms and other plant medicines. To these sacred healings spirits I am eternally grateful. They saved me. 

When my body started to 

Even though the dark cloud of suicidal thoughts had lifted, the pain was still there. In the years that have followed I have done the scary, and difficult, work to heal old wounds and traumas. My biggest challenge being a closed heart.

Now, into my 50's, I am an Energy worker, Somatic Dance facilitator, amateur herbalist, equine bodyworker, and most importantly, a safe space holder. I understand the power of the heart and of love and want to others to know them too.

And so The Blessed Heart is born.