One blog post at a time.
I was scrolling through social media the other day when a picture stopped me. It was a beautiful bird of prey standing on the ground, wings slightly spread, staring at what looked like a python. I have no idea what happened before the picture was taken or what happened afterward,…
When we are in so much pain or discomfort, we don’t usually care how we get better, am I right? We just want the pain…
I was thinking recently about how just one person in your corner can make a world of difference in how you see yourself. Do you…
With August being the last full month of summer, it’s hard to believe the “ber” months are almost here. Whether it feels like it or…
My labor with my son was 22½ hours long. And yes, I always add the half. It felt like forever. I imagine if my son…

Hi, I’m Gwyn.
I’m a yoga teacher, cancer survivor, and someone who has learned that healing is rarely a straight path. Through the years, I’ve faced, unexpected health challenges and now an autoimmune disease and seasons that tested my faith in ways I never imagined. Yet through it all, God has faithfully met me with strength, hope, and grace.
I created this blog in 2016 to encourage anyone who feels like healing isn’t possible. Today, it has grown into a place where I share honest conversations about living well with chronic illness, embracing midlife, practicing gentle movement, nourishing our bodies, and finding joy even when life doesn’t go according to plan.
You’ll find encouragement, healthy recipes worth making, simple wellness tips, yoga, reflections on faith, and stories from my own journey. My hope is that when you leave this space, you feel a little less alone and a little more hopeful.
Whether you’re navigating health challenges, searching for balance, or simply looking for encouragement in this season of life, I’m so glad you’re here.
Welcome. I hope you’ll stay awhile.