The world is getting very loud right now. Living here in BC, it’s hard to miss. Everything is turning that bright, aggressive green, the sun is staying up late, and there’s this unwritten rule that because it’s May, we should all be “emerging” with high energy and big plans. But if I’m being completely honest, […]
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By Erika Patterson | April 12, 2026 This weekend, much of the world is pausing. Whether it is the quiet, damp stillness of a spring morning or the vibrant, rhythmic pulse of a communal celebration, there is a collective focus on a singular theme: Resurrection. But for the woman who has spent her life being
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By Erika PattersonEmpowerment Coach | Advocate for Women in Transition | Alchemist of Change There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t make sense on paper. You’ve slept. You’ve shown up. You’ve done what needed to be done. And yet… there’s this quiet heaviness that follows you. It sits in your shoulders when you finally stop
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By Erika PattersonTransformational & Trauma-Informed Coach for Women Spring is often described as a season of fresh energy, motivation, and growth. But for many women navigating life transitions, spring can feel surprisingly heavy. You might be sitting quietly with a warm cup of tea, looking out at the steady West Coast rain, noticing a familiar
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As we cross the threshold from March into April, there is a collective urge to “spring clean.” We feel the pressure to declutter our closets, overhaul our schedules, and finally “fix” the things that felt heavy during the winter months. But as an Advocate for Women in Transition, I want to offer a different perspective
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By the third week of the month, the “New Month” intentions we set on March 1st can start to feel like just another set of demands. If you’re feeling a bit of tension in your shoulders or a familiar “fog” in your mind today, I want you to know: You haven’t failed. You’re just human.
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By Erika PattersonTransformational & Trauma-Informed Coach for Women Many women come to me saying, “I’m just overwhelmed.” But when we sit long enough and gently look beneath the surface, overwhelm is rarely about a lack of discipline. It’s about carrying too much — emotionally, mentally, energetically. And much of it is invisible. You are not
The Invisible Load: What You’ve Been Carrying That No One Sees Read More »
Most of us don’t wake up one morning suddenly overwhelmed. We arrive there slowly—through patterns we didn’t mean to create, habits that once protected us, and small “yeses” that felt easier than pausing. Before we know it, our days feel heavy. Not necessarily dramatic or catastrophic, just quietly heavy. The truth is, your life is
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Some responsibilities aren’t ours to carry. Some expectations we absorb silently. This week, we’re noticing the roles we didn’t choose — the invisible labour that keeps us busy, drained, and often unseen. What Are the Roles You Didn’t Choose? Who are you doing things for that aren’t truly your responsibility? Pause. Notice where that shows
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Take a gentle pause to reflect on the month’s small wins, boundaries, and clarity. Step into February feeling calm, grounded, and ready for what’s ahead. Hey lovely souls, Before we dive into February, let’s just pause for a moment. Take a breath. Look back gently on the month that’s passed. January has been about small
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