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June 4, 2015

Croatia Retreat Week Two

The second group of yogis arrived late Saturday evening. There were eight women from America, Switzerland, England and the Netherlands. They brought a fresh and lively […]
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June 8, 2015

Tips to Find The Balance of Work Related Travel, One Month- 3 Yoga Retreats- 5 Countries

  In the month of May alone I spent 18 hours in cars, 16 hours on planes, 10 hours on ferries, 9 hours on trains, 5 […]
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June 29, 2015

Cut Costs When Traveling to Norway: 5 Secrets to Savings

Norway’s terrain and climate are pretty much the opposite to my flat, beach ruled, hot and humid home in Florida as you can get. But you […]
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August 17, 2015

The Curse of The Greek God, A Good Year is Spent Half Laughing, and Half Crying

Friday, July 5th, 2013: I opened my eyes to feel the first beam of Spanish sunlight kiss my cheek with hot lips. I was lying on […]
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March 5, 2017

From Vinyasa Flow To A Moving Meditation

“Inhale from tadasana as you lift your arms and rise, looking up. Exhale, lowering into a forward fold, releasing your arms to your shin or to […]
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March 5, 2017

Just Breathe

75% of people do not breath properly! 75%! That is over half of our population. The common person only uses ½ of their lung capacity. That […]
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passporttotheheart

• Bucket-List Yoga & Wellness Retreats •
• Personal Wellness Curator •
• Wife & Mom •
There are so many different dynamics to health. There are so many different dynamics to health. My personal focus is lifestyle medicine — one that helps you find balance, and there are so many avenues to get there. And the journey is both layered and Personal. Since 2024 I’ve been on a devoted health journey taking it to the next level and trying to heal myself from the inside out. Mind, body, soul. It’s not just about how you look on the outside. It’s about how you feel on the inside, and for me right now, this chapter is all about fixing my gut. This week I’m starting a 30-day gut reset using these two doTERRA products, which I’ve recently started collaborating with, thanks to @withlovebymoen. I’ve been loving the supplements and the oils so far, but I’m taking it to the next level and trying out the gut reset protocol. The two products I’m working with are the GX Assist and the Terrazyme. The GX Assist is a gut cleanse made with oregano, tea tree, and lemon essential oils. It’s designed to eliminate harmful bacteria, support a healthy gut environment, and cleanse the digestive tract naturally. The enteric coating means it bypasses the stomach and releases exactly where it needs to — in the intestines. The Terrazyme is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps your body actually break down and absorb the food you eat. It supports healthy digestion, reduces bloating, and helps with food sensitivities. Something I’ve personally needed to work on for a long time. You can follow me through this journey right here. And if you’re interested in more information on the supplements, just write RESET in the comments below.
Traveling the world and exploring new places is in Traveling the world and exploring new places is incredible… but there’s something really special about coming home. 🤍🇳🇴 I’ve lived in Norway now for almost 12 years, and somewhere along the way this place completely captured my heart. After years of chasing dreams, traveling, and moving through so many seasons of life, I’ve found so much peace here. There’s something about Norway in the springtime that feels so inspiring… watching the snow melt away, the lake come back to life, the flowers slowly bloom after a long, dark winter. Every year it reminds me that life moves in seasons too. Living here has taught me to trust those seasons more. To slow down. To appreciate nature and the simple moments — like morning coffee with a view, birds returning, longer days, kids playing outside again, the feeling of warmth on your skin after months of cold. Nature has a way of reminding us that nothing stays frozen forever. 🌿 And honestly… this magical place makes me dream even bigger. Would anyone be interested in a 2027 Norway Hiking + Well-Being Retreat? Think hiking, fjords, cold dips, sauna, yoga, mindfulness, cozy lake cabins, jaw dropping mountains, nourishing food, and reconnecting with yourself in nature. ✨ Comment Norway if this appeals to you 🇳🇴
I wasn’t planning to extend this… but it felt righ I wasn’t planning to extend this… but it felt right. ❤️ There’s one room left for Mexico, and I’ve opened the early bird pricing for just a few more days. This retreat isn’t about doing more. It’s about slowing down. Creating space. Letting your nervous system finally exhale. We’ll move through morning yoga flows, evening deeper yin and restorative practices, and release tension through yoga ball therapy and fascia work. Breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation are woven throughout the week—simple, grounding, and powerful. And then there’s everything outside of the practice… Swimming in cenotes, paddle boarding and kayaking along the coastline, snorkeling with sea turtles, the salt water on your skin, the quiet, steady healing that comes from being near the ocean. All nestled in a luxury Caribbean oceanfront villa… think pool, hot tubs, ocean views. Nourishing, traditional Mexican meals prepared by a local chef—fresh, local, authentic, vibrant, and deeply supportive of the whole experience. It’s a reset in every sense. If you’ve been feeling the pull, this is probably why. There is just one room left, and once it’s booked, this retreat is full. Early bird pricing is extended until April 1. Comment “RESET” to apply, reserve your spot, or receive more information. Link in bio. www.passporttotheheart.com
I know I haven’t been showing up here lately the w I know I haven’t been showing up here lately the way I normally do. 2026 came in… different. Not quieter because life slowed down — quieter because life sped up! With little spare time, let alone time to post about it. Behind the scenes I’ve been launching retreats in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico in real time… while life at home has been asking everything of me. Since returning from my New Zealand/Australia retreat at the end of November, my kids have barely been well. Noah had nearly a month and a half of sickness. Joy sadly burned her arm on the oven we heat our house with and we spent weeks going in and out of the hospital while she healed. And the hubby? Out of town! And somehow in the middle of it all I’m meant to be an entrepreneur… launching, selling, creating, showing up online. But the truth is, sometimes life asks you to be something else first. A mother. A caregiver. A problem solver. A steady place when everything feels chaotic. So if I’ve been quiet here, it’s not because nothing has been happening. It’s because everything has. Being a mother and an entrepreneur at the same time is one of the most beautiful and hardest things I’ve ever done. Just when life finally feels like it’s getting easier… something shifts and suddenly you’re deep in the challenge again. Life goes like that though. Hard. Beautiful. Exhausting. Amazing. One moment you’re thriving. The next you’re holding everything together. Then suddenly things open again and you realize you made it through another wave. And here comes that beauty again! And somewhere inside all of that, you find strength for it all! I have so much respect for working mothers — women building businesses while raising humans and holding families together. This 2026 season has been one of the harder ones. But there are also big, positive shifts happening behind the scenes that I’ll share when the time feels right. For now, I’m finally starting to feel like I can come up for air again… and return here with intention. If you’re in a hard season right now — keep going. YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU GOT THIS!
EARLY BIRD PROMO ENDS MARCH 1ST! Save $250. Only EARLY BIRD PROMO ENDS MARCH 1ST! Save $250. Only 3 rooms left. Mexico Retreat | October 23–30 🇲🇽 Sunrise yoga. Breathwork + fascia release. Sacred cenote swims. Beach dinners under the stars. Deep connection with an extraordinary circle of women. The group forming is already powerful… and the itinerary I’m weaving together is pure magic. If you feel the pull — trust it. Link in bio. Comment early bird for more information.
There are moments when you don’t need another prod There are moments when you don’t need another productivity hack… You need space. Sun. Quiet. And time to remember who you are without the noise. Place: Akumal, Mexico Dates: October 23-30, 2026 This retreat isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about stepping out of life for a minute so you can come back clearer, lighter, and more like you again. Think: Mornings that start slow Movement that feels good instead of forced Yoga Sea air Real rest Great food Breath Mexican culture Full body rejuvenation And conversations that actually matter This is for you if you’re tired of: • always being “on” • carrying everyone else • pushing through instead of pausing • needing a reset but never taking it By the end of the week, I want you to feel: grounded sun-warmed open at peace and reconnected to yourself Not a party retreat. Not a bootcamp. Not an escape. A reset. If you’ve been craving space to breathe and remember what your nervous system feels like when it’s calm… this might be for you. Comment “take me to the sea” to get more information and apply for a spot. Link in bio 🤍 (Caribbean Reset Retreat)
I’m walking into 2026 with a heart overflowing — b I’m walking into 2026 with a heart overflowing — because 2025 gave back everything I thought I lost in 2024… and then some. This year felt like remembering who I truly am. Not what society shaped. I brought my retreats back to life — guiding amazing guests in Bali, New Zealand, and Australia, and carving out space not just to hold others, but to join retreats for myself in Greece… to learn, to heal, to refill my own cup. I spent a month in Thailand with my family — slow mornings, sticky sunsets, and the kind of presence that only comes when time loses its rush. We boated through Croatia, soaked up the sun in Mallorca, shared late-night laughter with friends in Florida, and lived the magic of a Scandinavian summer. It was a year of passion and purpose, of working and wandering, of family woven through every chapter. A year of not touching alcohol for six months. A year of meditating every single day… showing up, even when the mind didn’t want to sit still. A year of challenges, failures, wins, soft moments, bold steps — all blending into one beautiful, imperfect, unforgettable mix. Here’s to a heart that keeps opening. To gratitude that deepens. To the next beautiful chapter waiting on the horizon. Cheers to another year of living fully. ✨❤️ So much love and happy new year wishes to you all!
Shit literally hit the fan this Christmas… 💩🎄 As Shit literally hit the fan this Christmas… 💩🎄 As seen in the photo, we had a lovely time in Denmark. ✨ Cozy family time✨ Christmas markets✨ Beautiful memories But Let me tell you how it went down behind the scenes! Our septic tank died the day before we left for Denmark —like, not possible to flush a toilet or shower! While I have two guests in my house with nowhere else to go! 😅 Septic Professionals? Off on holiday until January 5th. My next retreat at the house, January 3rd. Fully booked with 17 people expected through the weekend. 😅 So- we spend two days trying to coordinate a plan from Denmark to fix this problem! Then, the flu hits 🦠😂 My symptoms arrive on Christmas Day, the same day my husband flies back to Norway to go back to work. So now I’m sick, alone with two sick toddlers, and no Home to return to! So, we traveled back to Norway, and hotel-hopped, sharing a bed with two toddler that think my face is a trampoline. Best sleep ever! 😅😩 No time to rest. No time to work. No space to feel anything. Just exhaustion stacking on exhaustion… with a $5k septic tank repair bill waiting. Surprise- daycare is closed! So I drag kids to the hotel gym for a tiny hit of endorphins, the guy at the desk looked at me and said: “Sorry… no kids allowed.” And that was the final straw. I didn’t just tear up — I melted. Right there. In public. In front of a stranger. Before those tears came anger, frustration, and overwhelm — years of being the strong one, the one who tucks emotions away to keep going and survive. But in that moment, I didn’t run. I didn’t swallow it. I just… felt it. Then: Relief. The pressure lifted. My chest loosened. I finally asked for help — and it was received. Update- I got help with the kids. My handy husband got the pump and repaired it himself and we officially have fully functional pipes! The retreat shall go on! The real win was letting myself cry — fully, honestly, without apology. Because even the strong ones… the space holders… the “I’ve got this” people… need to learn to hold space for themselves, too. Moral: ✨Shit Happens, literally & emotionally ✨Let your feelings move ✨Vulnerability is strength Merry Xmas ;-)
💸 Save up to $200 — early bird ends Jan 1, 2026 T 💸 Save up to $200 — early bird ends Jan 1, 2026 The best gift isn’t under the tree. It’s a pilgrimage back to yourself. ✨ El Camino de Santiago A sacred pause to walk, reflect, and reset A well-being retreat & life-changing journey 🇪🇸 Spain → 🇵🇹 Portugal 📅 September 14–26, 2026 💬 Comment RETREAT to receive more details #ElCaminoJourney #PilgrimageToSelf #WellbeingRetreat
Australia 🇦🇺✨ This yoga retreat was filled with mi Australia 🇦🇺✨ This yoga retreat was filled with mini fun adventures, but the Blue Mountains hike was definitely my favorite part. Misty views through magical waterfalls, powerful landscapes, and a sense of wonder that made the experience truly special. Seeing so many of Australia’s unique birds and wildlife was incredible, and getting the chance to pet kangaroos and wallabies 🦘 felt surprisingly magical — one of those moments you don’t forget. Another fun adventure of a lifetime, shared with a great group of humans who showed up ready to explore, move, and experience something new together. ✨ If you’re an adventure seeker with a zest for life and a love for bucket-list travel, keep an eye out for the 2026 adventure + hiking retreats. 💌 Comment or DM me for details 📞 Or book a discovery call and let’s see if one of these adventures is calling your name
🌿 Camino + Portugal | Pilgrimage to the Heart 📆 Se 🌿 Camino + Portugal | Pilgrimage to the Heart 📆 September 14–26, 2026 📍 Sarria → Santiago de Compostela → Caminha, Portugal This was more than a trip — it was a pilgrimage of body, mind & soul. Over 14 days & 12 nights, we walked the final 115 km (≈ 72 miles) of the Camino with intention — through ancient forests, rolling hills & quiet villages — carrying only what we needed and shedding what we didn’t. Each day was woven with yoga, breathwork, mindful movement, meditations, journaling, and community — practices that helped us slow down, open up, and come home to our hearts. After completing the Camino, we moved into deep rest & integration in Northern Portugal — days filled with nourishing meals, gentle yoga, healthy connection, seaside air, reflection, and stillness. ✨ This retreat is for you if you’re craving: • deeper inner work • presence over productivity • healing over doing • connection over noise Most of all — if your heart is whispering that it’s time to come back to you. 💛 📍 Santiago de Compostela → Caminha, Portugal 📅 September 14–26, 2026 🧘‍♀️ Daily yoga • Breathwork • Mindfulness • Integration DM or comment to apply for this retreat and receive details, pricing & payment plans + early-bird discounts. And don’t forget to share this with a friend that would be interested in joining, as the more friends you bring, the more discount you will receive!
Anyone looking for a Christmas gift to yourself — Anyone looking for a Christmas gift to yourself — a way to start 2026 with self-love and manifest your dreams for the year ahead? Step into a weekend of renewal and intention with our New Year Well-Being & Manifestation Retreat. Across two thoughtfully curated days, you’ll move through grounding yoga practices, soothing hands-on massage, and invigorating hot-cold therapy. Each moment is designed to help you release tension, cultivate inner stillness, and set heartfelt intentions for the year ahead. Join us to welcome the new year feeling aligned, balanced, and inspired. Including: 4 Styles of Yoga • Sauna Hot & Cold Therapy • 2026 Manifestation Workshop • Meditation • 4 hands Yoga Massage • Healthy Lunches • Yoga Nidra • Breathwork • Sound Healing 📅 January 3rd & 4th, 2026 🕘 Saturday: 10:00 - 15:00 • Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 📍 Lakefront Yoga Retreat - Oklungvegen 92, Porsgrunn, 3948 Price: Weekend: 3.000 kr 1 Day: 1.650 kr VIPPS: ⁨988 53 998⁩ 🎟️ Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now and gift yourself this powerful pause.
Seven nights in Queenstown, New Zealand… and someh Seven nights in Queenstown, New Zealand… and somehow it feels like we lived a whole lifetime in one retreat. 🏔💙 From mountain-top sunrises, icy lake dips, saunas, yoga, breathwork, and meditation… to laughter, tears, breakthroughs, and 12 incredible personalities becoming one beautiful community. We hiked and biked through Queenstown, explored Glenorchy, Lake Wānaka, Arrowtown and the Blue Pools, swung over canyons, shared meals in stunning villas, and soaked in the magic of this land every single day. I’m leaving with a full heart, stronger legs, and a deeper gratitude for this country that has officially made my top three places in the world. 🇳🇿✨ Thank you, New Zealand, and thank you to my retreat crew — you showed up, you worked hard, you said YES to adventure and transformation. What a week. What a gift. 🤍 #gratitude Until next time… 🫶🌏 DM for the 2026 retreat season!
I can feel how much has shifted within me this yea I can feel how much has shifted within me this year. Last November, my body began to whisper — then scream — that something wasn’t right. Health challenges that I now believe were rooted in chronic stress and unhealed trauma had been emerging. It was the moment life asked me to choose: sink or swim. I chose to swim. It wasn’t graceful. There were days I broke down. I experienced resentment, anger and frustration. Some exhausted mornings, I questioned everything. But somewhere in the waves of it all, I found my patience and faith. And now… I’m finally stepping into a kind of peace I’ve dreamed of for decades. I’m off all the pharmaceutical meds the doctors suggested. And my bloodwork is coming back better than it ever has. I followed a holistic path — one that many don’t understand, and can even judge, but it’s the right path for me. It took strength to listen to my intuition, and to release the former version of myself. On the other side of that letting go, I found something deeper — peace, gratitude, healing, and a joy I never knew was waiting for me. I found the magic of life again. I decided I deserved my dreams to come true. This is your reminder: — Trust your inner voice when something feels off. — Let your pain become your teacher. — Step beyond your comfort zone to meet who you truly are, not who the world told you to be. Anyone looking for similar change? Stay tuned for 2026 retreat schedule and mentorship openings that will help guide you in the right direction. 🧘‍♀️ So much love to you all! #HealingJourney ✨ #HolisticWellness 🌿 #RiseThroughChange 🌊 #TrustYourIntuition 💫 #MindBodySoul 🧘‍♀️
After spending a month in Asia, I’m realizing just After spending a month in Asia, I’m realizing just how much stress we hold in our bodies in the West. It’s taken weeks of massages (they are only $10 here so I’ve splurged a bit 😅) just to start reaching the knots buried deep in my muscle tissue — layers of tension I didn’t even know were there. In both Bali and Thailand, there’s a softness in the air… a peace that people seem to carry within them. Maybe it’s the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism, maybe it’s the slower rhythm of life — but people move differently. They make eye contact. They smile. They see you. Every interaction feels like a small exchange of presence. And it’s got me thinking… Have we gotten it all wrong? The fast pace, the constant chase, the money-driven definition of “success.” Who’s to say what’s right? Maybe true wealth is found in peace. In slowing down. In the space between breaths. In time with loved ones where we are actually present. I dunno, just has me thinking 🤔 Thoughts?
From sunrise volcano hikes, yoga and meditation, t From sunrise volcano hikes, yoga and meditation, to dance, fascia release, and deep cathartic healing… from breathtaking waterfalls and rice terraces to relaxing in our beautiful villa pool and savoring nourishing, chef-crafted Balinese meals — this retreat was pure magic. 🌿🍃 But the real highlight wasn’t the adventures or the views — it was the women. The incredible souls who showed up with open hearts, shared their stories, their laughter, their tears… and somehow, all of our journeys wove together into one beautiful tapestry of connection. You became part of my story, and I’m endlessly grateful for your courage, vulnerability, and love — for me and for each other. 🤍 This retreat was made by YOU — your presence, your energy, your authenticity. I’m leaving Bali with a full heart, deep gratitude, and the reminder that true transformation happens when women gather in truth and love. ❤️ Feeling beyond blessed and inspired. 🙏 If you’d love to be on the list for my 2026 well-being retreats, drop your favorite ✨ emoji in the comments — I can’t wait to create more magic with you. 💕
✨ Bali Bliss ✨ I can’t believe it’s only been THR ✨ Bali Bliss ✨ I can’t believe it’s only been THREE days in Bali? Already these 11 amazing queens and I have explored the Monkey Forest 🐒, practiced soul-nourishing yoga 🧘‍♀️, shopped vibrant local markets, flown high on the Bali Swing 🌿, wandered through breathtaking rice fields, swam in waterfalls 💦, and savored rich flavors at coffee plantations ☕️—and somehow fit in daily massages and relaxing in our stunning villa. The bond that’s forming here is unreal. I feel incredibly grateful for each and every guest and experience. This retreat is more than a vacation —it’s a sacred space of healing, laughter, growth, connection and joy. If your heart is craving a reset, a sisterhood, and a chance to return home a completely renewed version of yourself—then 2026 is calling. 🌺 💌 Send me a message or drop a comment to claim your spot. Your transformation begins here.
Did you know that if you’re happy, you’re 12% more Did you know that if you’re happy, you’re 12% more likely to succeed? So many career moms I meet are climbing the ladder, pushing hard to build a business or grow a career on the side of motherhood, believing that if they just reach the next milestone, happiness will follow. But what I see too often are incredible women left feeling drained, unfulfilled, surviving on pharmaceutical medication, and still searching for joy. The truth is, happiness doesn’t come after success — it’s the foundation that creates it. 🌱 For the past year I have put my health and happiness above all. What’s the outcome? A level of joy and contentment I couldn’t have imagined before. And as my happiness expanded, so did my business — everything began to fall into place without effort. 💛 And now I want to help other moms do the same. 👉 If you’re tired of waking up exhausted… 👉 If you’ve lost joy in the things that used to light you up… 👉 If you feel like you’re “just surviving” instead of truly living… 👉 If you’re sick of being reactive toward your children and family… 👉 If you’re feeling close to burnout… I’m taking on just a select few clients this fall inside my new mentorship program. If you’re a mom trying to grow your career or business while also showing up fully for your family — and you’re ready to reclaim your energy, your joy, and your spark — drop a comment or send me a message. Let’s rise together. 🌿
🔥 Something magical happens when you step beyond t 🔥 Something magical happens when you step beyond the yoga mat. This weekend at The Room, I guided a workshop weaving together dance, fascia release and deep cathartic breath-work… and the energy was incredible. ✨ Yoga will always be my foundation, but I’m called to offer more tools for release, balance, and deep transformation. 🌿 If you’ve been craving a total lifestyle reset—if you’re tired of stress, overwhelm, and holding onto emotions that weigh you down—this is your invitation. A retreat is the perfect place to start: a sacred pause to reconnect, recharge, and create real change. Our 2026 schedule will be out soon! And starting this October, I’m also opening spaces for Mindful Mentorships for Moms, where we’ll go even deeper together. 💫 Are you ready to step into a new way of living? If so, comment “tell me more”.
🌿 Calling in Women in Transition 🌿 I’m looking to 🌿 Calling in Women in Transition 🌿 I’m looking to connect with women who are navigating perimenopause while also holding the beautiful (and sometimes complicated) role of being a mom and managing family dynamics. I’m currently creating a new coaching program, and before I finalize it, I want to hear directly from you, the women I hope to serve. 💛 👉 If you’re open to a short, informal conversation (30 - 45 minutes), I’d love to listen to your experiences—the challenges, the wins, and what kind of support you wish existed right now. Your insights will help shape something truly supportive and impactful. If this speaks to you (or you know someone who’d love to share), drop me a message or comment below and I’ll reach out. 💬 Thank you for helping co-create something meaningful! ❤️
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