Finding Myself Again: An Honest Journey Through Postpartum Depression

Finding Myself Again: An Honest Journey Through Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is so much more than the baby blues. For me, it showed up as sleepless nights, body image struggles, and an exhaustion that felt heavier than sadness itself. I share my honest journey, the colic, the freezer meals, the guilt, and the quiet victories because no mother should feel alone in this. Healing isn’t about snapping back, it’s about finding your own rhythm, your faith, and the support that helps you feel whole again.

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Exploring Costa Rica as a Herbalist: A Day at El Arca Jardín Botánico
Travel, Herbal Medicine, 6 min read Vanessa Lamothe Travel, Herbal Medicine, 6 min read Vanessa Lamothe

Exploring Costa Rica as a Herbalist: A Day at El Arca Jardín Botánico

If you’re ever in Costa Rica, El Arca Jardín Botánico is a must-visit. This massive and beautifully curated botanical garden features medicinal plants, aromatic herbs, themed terraces, and even a farm-to-table restaurant. I was excited about how interactive and sensory the experience was: tasting fresh herbs while breathing in their aromas. I left feeling deeply connected to the healing power of plants in their natural environment.

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Finding My True Calling: A Journey Through Faith, Natural Medicine, and Real Holistic Healing

Finding My True Calling: A Journey Through Faith, Natural Medicine, and Real Holistic Healing

After years of numbing my mental and physical health struggles with medication, I knew I needed a different path… one that offered true healing, not just symptom management. Quarantine during COVID became the turning point, pushing me toward natural medicine, holistic wellness, and eventually, Islam. It brought me a peace I hadn’t felt in years and opened the door to a wonderful transformation.

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