Devyn Beeton’s journey into fertility awareness began with a search for non-hormonal birth control—and turned into a life-changing path toward body literacy. She shares how learning to chart her cycle helped her reconnect with her health, trust her body’s wisdom, and ultimately support others on their own reproductive journeys. With honesty and heart, Devyn invites us to rethink what we’ve been taught about fertility—and to see it instead as a vital sign of health and a powerful tool for empowerment.

Amanda McGregor of Walk Align Animal Therapy shares a heartfelt reflection on the deep, often wordless ways animals help us heal. As an equine bodyworker, Amanda has seen firsthand how horses can calm the nervous system, offer comfort through presence, and help people reconnect to themselves. But just like us, horses need support too. Her work emphasizes mutual care—helping horses feel good in their bodies so they can continue showing up as the healers they are.

Mélanie Pulla invites us into the quiet power of tea as ritual, teacher, and sanctuary. Drawing on her years of herbal study and her immersion in tea culture across Asia, Mélanie reflects on how the simple act of making and sharing tea can become an anchor in a fast-paced world. This post is a gentle reminder that slowness isn’t stagnation—it’s presence, reverence, and healing in its purest form.

Personal trainer and coach Morgan Bouma opens up about her journey from deep loss and disordered eating to reclaiming strength—physically, mentally, and emotionally. After experiencing personal trauma and struggling with body image for years, Morgan discovered that lifting weights wasn’t just a workout—it was a lifeline. Now, as founder of BadB Coaching, she’s helping women reconnect with their bodies through movement that heals, empowers, and transforms from the inside out.

Tatyerna Thasunamoorthy shares her inspiring journey from corporate life in the tech world to co-founding Canyon Crest Farm in Creston, BC. Alongside her partner Dylan Collins, she embraced an entirely new way of living—one rooted in sustainability, wellness, and reconnection with the land. This blog post is a beautiful reminder that healing can begin with a single step toward what truly matters.

Cannabis Educator Terese Bowors shares a deeply personal and powerful exploration of how this often-misunderstood plant can support intentional wellness. Drawing from her own healing journey, Terese reframes Cannabis not as a quick fix but as a sacred ally—one that helps regulate the nervous system, ease pain, and reconnect us with presence, breath, and self-awareness. This article is a gentle and grounding reminder that wellness can be slow, rooted, and radically personal.

In this heartfelt reflection, Kait McKenna shares the story behind how a creative spark and an old pottery wheel turned into a thriving community studio. From a basement workshop during the pandemic to the opening of a heritage space on Canyon Street, Kait’s journey is one of persistence, family support, and a deep love for the art of ceramics. It’s a story about embracing imperfection, learning through the mess, and creating something meaningful—one pot, one person, and one moment at a time.

In a fast-paced world that glorifies busyness, yoga invites us to pause, breathe, and tune inward. In this blog, Abby Verigin of How to Flourish explores how yoga therapy offers more than movement—it’s a healing practice that nurtures presence, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to both body and spirit. This piece is a beautiful call to slow down and rediscover what it truly means to flourish.

Discover how movement, creativity, and community come together at Discover Circus in Nelson, BC. In this inspiring story, Jodie Edmunds and Jake Jacobs share how circus arts empower people of all ages to rise in strength and confidence.

A heartfelt journey through motherhood, healing, and creativity—discover how one local mom turned a difficult year into a celebration of life through photography.

From spruce tips to wild mint, these West Kootenay herbs offer time-honoured support for your lungs