Growth rarely happens in a straight line.
Sometimes we just need space to find our way forward.
Hi, I’m Emily.
Welcome to Renewal.
Sometimes growth begins with realizing that the life you've been living no longer quite fits.
Maybe you're moving through a transition, questioning what you want, or noticing that you've spent so much time meeting the needs and expectations around you that you've lost touch with your own. Through therapy, coaching, stories, and reflection, Renewal offers space to understand what's shifting, reconnect with yourself, and find your way forward.
Mud & Lotus Stories
A collection of real-life reflections on growth, struggle, and the lessons that emerge along the way.
The Shape We Keep
“I woke up that Thursday morning, replaying the conversation in my head again.
I hadn’t even seen my boss all week and yet I had told her already in 5 different ways about my need for time off…”
Remembering Myself
“For years, I thought the problem was time. If I could just plan better, get ahead, or work harder, I wouldn't feel so overwhelmed. But after one particularly exhausting morning and an honest conversation with a friend, I began to see something I hadn't wanted to admit: I wasn't running out of time. I was running myself ragged trying to be everything to everyone.”
The Tug of War in My Head
“I woke up that Thursday morning, replaying the conversation in my head again.
I hadn’t even seen my boss all week and yet I had told her already in 5 different ways about my need for time off…”
The Mud & Lotus Newsletter
Once a month, I share reflections from the Front Porch, a Mud & Lotus story, and practical insights for navigating growth, relationships, and the challenges of being human.