Before caregiving reshaped my life, I thrived as a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Supporting my aging grandparents came naturally—family instinct. But my mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis cast me as a caregiver in a way I hadn’t known, unveiling societal stigmas, scant support, and healthcare voids. I wished for a “Care-y Godmother” to lend a hand. Finding none, I fused mindfulness-based dementia care, presence practices, and coaching expertise to reframe my approach—easing stress and enriching both my mom’s well-being and mine.
I’ve since partnered with organizations, launched the Therapeutic Fibbing web series (1M+ views), created the Things Not to Say to a Caregiver web series, earned a national Caregiving Advocacy Award, co-founded Care Nation Society, and shared insights across podcasts and media.
Now, I empower caregivers and those navigating life’s challenges with practical tools and hard-earned wisdom for clarity and calm.
Facing caregiving or life’s complexities? Let’s connect—book a free intro call today.
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Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences Work Loss Productivity Study – Advisor
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence – Co-Chair Caregivers CAN, Champions Table, 2023 Caregiver Advocacy Award Winner
Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network – Advisor
Dementia Connections Magazine – Advisor
Dr. Matthias Hoben Research Advisory Group on Quality of Life & Care (York, UOA) – Advisor
Providence Health Care Coordinating Care: Shared Care and Virtual Health – Advisor
West End Seniors Network – Founder Close to Home
BC Office of the Seniors Advocate – Lived Experience Expert and Advisor
British Columbia Law Institute & Canadian Centre for Elder Law – Advisor
BC Centre for Palliative Care – Advisor
Westside Seniors Hub – Volunteer Advisor
UBC Caregiving Study – Lived Experience Educator
UBC Patient Centered Care Activity Pharmacy – Lived Experience Educator
Patient and Community Partnership for Education – UBC Health Mentor
Family Caregivers of BC – Member
Alzheimer Society of BC – Leadership Group of Caregivers
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Close to Home – Mitigating Isolation Amongst Seniors and Community Members
Chop Swap – Community Zero Waste Program
West End Free Kitchen – Community Meal Service Program
One Day’s Pay - Indigenous Led Organizations Funding
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Institute of Integrative Nutrition/Teachers College Columbia University – Health Coach
IKYTA Level 1 – Certified Yoga Teacher
The Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening – Graduate
Inner MBA – Graduate
Inelda - Death Doula