The Inner Peace Alchemist + Divine Channel.
I guide women to alchemize their overwhelm and pain into deeper levels of presence and wholeness in their life.
Basically, I am the Resident {Internal} Chaos Coordinator + Chief Heart Officer in this little slice of the internet, with a latte in hand and incredible tools in my soul and spiritual care glamkit.
However, it wasn’t always easy to find presence, trust, joy and healing in my life. Honestly, it felt impossible during the height of my grief and the overwhelm of those unprocessed emotions.
Perhaps you may be going through something similar…
Basically, I was a walking shell of a human not that long ago.
I was so consumed by my complex grief from the sudden loss of my younger brother, just three weeks before my wedding day, and had no idea that I was allowing the emotions I pushed down and the pain I was actually feeling, to eat away at me.
I was angry, always right (ABSOLUTELY NEVER WRONG), and all the chaos and overwhelm I was feeling every moment of every day was clearly because of people and circumstances around me.
I took no responsibility for my emotions, for my life, and soon found myself also consumed with continuous health issues, questioning who and what I was meant for, and asking what the point of this life was if it was always so hard.
I couldn’t see the beauty in the ordinary. I felt broken, lost, guilty and ashamed. I felt unworthy to LIVE a vibrant, beautiful, passionate life when my brother had died and no longer had the opportunity.
Until the dragonflies started swarming me
You see, my mom, sister and I had gone to see a medium in May 2016, and my brother had come through in that session. He knew about my tattoo in his memory. He gave peace to my mother and sister, and we learned that the dragonfly is his sign that he is with us.
And when the dragonflies began swarming around me in the pool that hot July day as I was worrying about my upcoming thyroidectomy, I knew my brother was sending me the reminder that I was meant for more, that I was here for more, that it was time to become curious and explore. This makes me reflect on the tattoo I got in memory of my brother - the #21 (his favorite number) with angel wings and a halo attached, and with the words, “Just Live Your Dreams,” translated in the Italian language, a nod to my paternal heritage. This quote? Direct from the movie Wedding Crashers, one of my brother’s favorites. Prior to his passing, he had purchased a home and he would always say, “Ter, I am just livin’ the dream.”
Every time I see that movie, hear Will Ferrell proclaim this, or look at my foot, I think of Joey, the dreams he had, and the dreams I have unfolding while I am here in the human flesh.
It has led me on the most transformational and ever-evolving healing journey that I could never have anticipated.
One where the little moments can be felt + witnessed, like my children’s laughter outdoors, the smell of my puppies fur while sticky tongues lick my face, and the cotton candy sunsets that welcome me home.
One that allowed me to return to my heart and my own safety to feel, to express, to be and move with my emotions, and awaken the compassion and empathy for myself and others.
One that brought light behind my eyes, a glow to my cheeks, and a warmth in my heart as I shared my story and supported others to do the same.
One where I danced in the wholeness of my life NOW, in the present moment, the spectrum of emotions at my fingertips, and the joy and peace finding me throughout every day.
One where I opened myself up to trust and faith of myself, my intuition, and a higher power, and began to lead myself through life rather than circumstances outside of me.
One that I continue to choose each day.
Have you ever been in this space?
The in-between space.
The one where you have felt lost, broken, and unsure of how to even heal, how to even find joy because the pain, the overwhelm, the inner storm is simply too strong?
It can feel scary, and hard and overwhelming to even imagine what this journey could look like, and trust me, it is not all sunshine and rainbows when you embark on the healing journey.
Honestly, it may even feel safer to stay in what you know, at you least you know what to expect in the chaos.
But love, that is the very beauty of the space in-between.
You begin to feel emotions that have been stored away for so long, coming face to face with uncomfortable pieces of your story but leaning on the support and space reserved for you, your heart, your dreams.
Learning to find presence in each moment, in each feeling, in each growth and edge.
Opening awareness and activating presence of your health, your wellbeing, your relationships, and your connection to God or a higher power.
Rising into the NOW of your life beyond that inner peace meme or quote of the day that you saved from Pinterest.
That is the gold, the journey unfolding, the magic sauce. That is your heart remembering your wholeness, your joy, your vibrancy, your desires and dreams, your LIFE.
The choice is available to you at any time, and doesn’t need to be a massive leap. That baby step can get you where you desire too!
Let’s celebrate the glorious baby step.
Let’s celebrate the choice you made for your self, your heart, your dreams, your life.
Your heart is holding the compass.
That storm within will lessen, the courage + love will rise.
Presence and awareness while in the storm becomes possible, you begin to navigate between the ebbs and flows of the waves and in turn, you return as the
Captain of your LIFE.
Where have you seen me..
I have been featured on several podcasts, talk shows, blogs and a magazine, including:
It’s Ain’t Pretty Podcast with Jess Binkley
The Sacred Mama Podcast with Cara Wray
The Practical Ascension Podcast with Tracy Gaudet
On the Edge with April Mahoney
Into the Rabbit Burrow
House of Coco Magazine, and am now an International Best Selling Author of the multi-author book, Magdalene Rising (Link Below to Purchase for $.99)
So, if you have ever felt lost, alone, and consumed by the unraveling of your inner world, so much so that you aren’t fully LIVING presently and wholly in it, I see you.
If you are ready to dip your toe in the healing waters, or have been submerged in the deep end for some time, there is something for everyone here, wherever you are. The beauty is in meeting you where you are and providing the support that you desire and deserve.
“Teri helped me set important boundaries in my relationships with myself and others that I had lacked the confidence to do on my own. She showed me the magic available to us in the spiritual realm, and I was able to connect with guides to help me. Teri is the type of healer who is truly gifted, cares deeply and makes you feel like her equal.”
— LeighAnn
“Teri, there really aren’t any words on how I feel about it but you know my heart now. Without this connection to my Dad, I truly was lost and so depressed. I feel that with your help and and some work on my end, that my light is coming back and I thank you for helping me do that".”
— Niki
“I was seeking answers outside of myself and Teri just kept pointing me to come back to myself. This was a huge revelation for me because I am so used to seeking outside validation. This has helped me truly become rooted in myself and truly tap into my own inner knowing.”
— Colleen
Ready to dive in?
~Fun Facts ~
1. I am a wife + mama.
My husband and I met at Marymount University in 1999. A love story that set its foundation through a deep friendship. We have been married since 2008. We have two boys, two pups and a kitty too! We spend a lot of time at the baseball fields, soaking in outdoor vibes at home, and enjoying Greek cuisine and wine when we can grab a date night.
I stepped into my dreams for myself but also for them. A reminder to always go after your dreams, listen to your intuition on what you feel connected most with doing, and continue to move with it, in whatever way that looks. My family inspires me to be a better woman, a better wife, mother, human, and to remember to bestow unconditional love to myself as deeply as I do to others. I choose to be a present wife, mother, and continue my own healing in order to LIVE my LIFE to the fullest for them, for me, for humanity.
2. I am a science nerd.
I am a scientist by training. I have a BS in Molecular + Cellular Biology and a MS in Biodefense. I have worked in science administration and personnel for the last 18 years.
I love merging my scientific passions, my innate human skills of empathy, understanding and unconditional love, along with my love of of spirituality to infuse my special je ne sais quoi into the work I lead you through.
3. Greece is my happy place.
Greece, especially the Greek Islands, feel like home to me.
When I think about this ancient country, my soul finds its presence there. When I step foot there, magic and inspiration come forward. When my husband joined me for our 10 year anniversary in Greece, he felt the magic too. I have never felt as deeply connected to an actual location in my life.
So with that said, a home in the Greek Islands is on my wishlist.