One blog post at a time.
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 could remember it, he’d probably say it felt like an eternity too—and one journey he wasn’t too eager to make. Looking back now, those 22½…
I might have used all my energy early on Saturday making dog treats for my girl (see Dee’s Pumpkin Cookie Recipe on my blog), or…
I’m not really a Star Wars fan, and I know I probably lost some followers by saying that, but it never has been my kind…

Lemon Coconut Cream Pudding Recipe A Nourishing Reset Dessert I used to have an 80/20 rule when it came to sugar. It came from not…
Who’s Sitting at Your Table? Thinking back to school days, one thing almost all of us have in common is the seating arrangement in the…

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.