When Nothing Else Works
Have you ever suffered chronic pain? I recently spoke with someone who is really struggling and her story reminded me how hard it is to live with constant, unyielding discomfort. You try everything and nothing helps. You go to a bunch of different doctors and...
What the Heck is Reiki?
The thing I love most about Reiki is that it is so simple. It is the practice of accessing universal life force energy and is completely free of dogma and doctrine. It supports any and all spiritual paths or simply paths of healing and growth. Let me explain. Reiki is...
Interview Series: Compassion It
This week I had the opportunity to interview one of my favorite role models, Sara Schairer. Sara is a Stanford trained compassion teacher and an inspiring leader doing awesome work in the world.
Interview Series: The Amazing Nervous System
An interview with Dr. Aidan Kinsella, D.C. Did you know that when our body is in a state of stress response we have 70% less blood flow to our higher cortical brain!? The sympathetic nervous system fight-or-flight response is meant to save our lives by...
Introducing Forde on Fire
Today I’m happy to introduce my website, Forde on Fire, to the world. This year, I made a clear declaration to myself to really show up for my life. I decided that NOW is the time to share my passions of yoga, meditation and energy healing with a much wider audience....
Broken OPEN
I am in awe of the difference a life on yoga, meditation, and Reiki makes. I recently faced a tremendous loss when my beloved soul dog, Peso, died after a 7 month journey with cancer. Five years ago, shortly after Peso was born, I lost something I thought I couldn’t...
How Could I Not?
This week the activities of my profession included attending the death of a 5 year old little girl, helping her parents gently wrap her body in a blanket, and hugging them tight while her body was removed from their home. The most common thing I am asked about my work...When the Cancer Comes Back, We DANCE
This week was a rough one. My dog Peso has been in remission from cancer for several months and responding beautifully to his treatments. But this week, the cancer came back. This was a big time blow for me — so I allowed myself an entire day to cry and be sad...