Finding peace on the path of hardship - making a home on the path to peace.
Hi, I’m Riley! I am a writer, podcaster, wife and mama. I hope you find peace & feel so very at home here. Reach out anytime, I’m here for you. You are wanted, needed and loved. I see you, I hear you and you my love, by the grace of God, you are enough. Let’s get to know each other! »
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My Holiday Body
What would it look like if we walked into January feeling restored, strong and ready to take on the New Year?
To the girl who’s struggling…
To the girl who’s struggling I see you, I am you. Whether it was with getting pregnant, staying pregnant, getting through delivery and recovery, postpartum, those early days with your baby, the sleep regressions, learning how to feed your baby and keep them alive, learning how to become this new version of yourself that you now are- whatever it is- I feel ya.
Everyone Has Problems
Growing up I remember thinking about my weight a lot. I was very self conscious and always thought I was considered overweight. That is, thanks to the BMI test we had to do at school. What a load of BS that test is.
Caring For My Body
I knew going into postpartum that caring for my body was going to be hard. I was absolutely correct. Here’s what I’ve learned and a few tips if you’re trying to take better care of your body too.
Managing My Postpartum Body
TW: I know that this topic can trigger some people, so if you can't talk about body image, weight loss or issues pertaining to health & wellness, skip this post.
No Mirrors
Reflecting on how I feel about my body and my mental health after listening to Sasha Sloan’s new album.
The Body Positivity Movement Is Killing Us
I have strong opinions on the body positivity movement and how skewed it has become. Read on for my experience and how I believe we could approach our bodies in a less toxic way.
A recap of the 5 books I read/listened to in July of 2024. Including two very popular books that I “DNF’d” and a title from Annie Down’s earlier catalog.