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. Believe 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 reasons why I felt how I did and for the ways to fix myself. It was also 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. 

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 at times difficult, work to heal old wounds and traumas. My biggest challenge being a closed heart.

Now, into my 50's, I am a Reiki Master, Breath work facilitator, amateur herbalist, equine massage therapist, 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.