In this episode Celina and I talk about:
- Having a spirited child
- Why she became one of our telephone support volunteers
- Having a miscarriage that resulted in many different complications – and how this instigated her experience with anxiety
- Having a physically very tough pregnancy – with a car accident to top it off
- Losing one of her parents while 8 months pregnant
- How helpful it was to connect with other moms who could relate to what she was going through
- Being in our support group – and that’s how she found Yoga Nidra meditation
- How she began to incorporate meditation into her life as a new parent
- And how this influenced the path she took in her career
- Learning the science behind meditation and how validating it has been
- Having a rich network of support
- Finding the type of self-care that works for you
- Where and how she started with her meditation practice and how it has changed over time
- Being flexible when your expectations don’t pan out
- Knowing yourself and working with what works for you
- What she noticed after a month of consistent practice
Resources:
- Calm App
- HeadSpace
- InsightTimer
- Yoga Nidra for Sleep
- You can find Celina at: www.vergewellness.ca
