a little bit about me.......

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I’ve followed a rich and varied career path, working as a flight attendant with a domestic airline, a National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ranger and Senior Ranger, and later as a Community Engagement Project Officer and Visitor Safety Project Officer.

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During my time with NPWS, I trained in Mental Health First Aid and served as a Peer Supporter for firefighters and first responders during fires and other critical events. In this role, I supported colleagues through personal and professional challenges, offering a steady presence in times of strain. Throughout COVID, I also ran a weekly online meditation class to help staff stay grounded while working from home.

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My personal mindfulness journey began in 2015, during a period when I felt overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and deeply fatigued. Mindfulness meditation became a lifeline. After several years of personal practice, I completed a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, which profoundly reshaped how I lived and made decisions. Mindfulness introduced clarity, calm, and purpose into my life. It strengthened my self-awareness, enhanced my emotional regulation, and gave me the resilience to move through life’s challenges with greater ease.

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Because mindfulness has been such a transformative force in my own life, I felt called to share it with others. After 30 years working in government, I completed my MBSR teacher training and transitioned into supporting others through mindfulness coaching.

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Now semi-retired, I divide my time between being a mindfulness coach, mother, and grandmother—roles that continue to bring meaning, connection, and joy to my life.