I'm a Minnesota native with a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of love and relationships. As a wife of 15 years and a mom of 2 teenagers, I've experienced firsthand the joys and challenges that come with building a healthy, meaningful connection with a partner.

My journey into this work is deeply personal. My parents divorced when I was just nine years old, and I witnessed a lot of fighting in my childhood home. Growing up, I didn't have a good example of what a healthy, thriving relationship looked like. As a hopeless romantic, I believed that one day I would magically find "the one" through some grand gesture. However, life turned out to be quite different. My first few serious relationships were emotionally and slightly physically abusive, paired with an anxious attachment style that made me feel too clingy or like I was too much. My self-worth became tied to how others, particularly men, perceived me. This led me to make bad decisions and abandon myself over and over again.

When my husband and I met and married at a young age, we faced a rocky start. Both of us had personal challenges to work through and a lot of growing up to do. I found myself frustrated with the lack of physical intimacy, feeling like we were roommates, and often feeling unseen and misunderstood. Battling depression and anxiety I struggled to communicate my feelings, and my husband didn't always know how to support me. I remember crying on multiple occasional, only to feel as though it didn't impact him, creating a massive wall between us. I would bottle everything up until it eventually exploded, often fueled by drinking. I was frustrated, overwhelmed, and had been on the brink of divorce more than once. I knew I had to do something and wanted to be a better, healthier version of myself -- not just for me, but for my husband and family.

So, I went on a mission to learn everything I could about love, relationships, communication, sex, desire and so much more. I am now a certified sexual wellness expert and certified sex and relationship coach, with experience in sexual and domestic violence, somatic exercises, breathwork, and trauma-informed practices. My husband and I have a beautiful, secure partnership; we can talk about anything and everything. We know how to resolve conflict, navigate mismatched desire, and enjoy amazing sex that is pleasurable and fulfilling for both of us--all without traditional couple's therapy. Now, I teach women and couples how to do the same! It's not rocket science; it's about intention, patience, practice, and effort.