The Shedding Made Space for the Bloom
As I watch the studio coming to life both literally and figuratively, I can’t help but step back in wonder and gratitude for how far I’ve come. The gift of my own struggle and transition has enabled me to help others, and even through the hard parts- be here to both experience and witness the growth- but there’s a rhythm to life that we don’t always appreciate when we’re in the middle of it.
We push, we strive, we let go, we mourn, we grow—but rarely do we get the chance to pause and truly witness the transformation in real time. Lately, though, I’ve been doing just that. And what I’m seeing and feeling in myself—and in the women I work with—is so deeply powerful.
The shedding we did months ago—whether it was shedding habits, mindsets, routines, relationships, physical clutter, or emotional weight—wasn’t easy. It rarely is. Shedding requires honesty. It requires sitting with discomfort. It asks us to loosen our grip on the familiar, even when the familiar isn’t serving us. And sometimes, it means trusting a process that hasn’t yet shown results.
But that season of letting go was necessary. It created space. And now, in this new season, I see that space being filled with something so much more aligned, intentional, and nourishing.
I think back to winter, when many of us were in the thick of reflection—asking hard questions, feeling the weight of old patterns, deciding it was finally time to choose ourselves. Some of you were brave enough to start this coaching journey with me. To sign up for a program and invest in yourself, unsure of what you needed but knowing something had to change. Some of you chose to commit to healthier food, more movement, more sleep, or simply more kindness toward yourself. Some of you finally believed you were worthy of a coach, a community, and a plan that worked with your life—not against it.
And now, look at what’s blooming.
The fruits and flowers of today are a product of that quiet, often unseen work. The early mornings you didn’t want to get up for. The meals you planned ahead even when you were tired. The moments you chose to speak to yourself with compassion instead of criticism. The time you showed up for your workouts, your coaching calls, your breath.
That was all planting. That was tending the soil of your life so something different could take root. And now we’re beginning to see it—more energy, stronger bodies, lighter moods, deeper self-trust. For some of you, it’s showing up as weight loss. For others, it’s simply feeling more at peace in your body, more confident in your skin, and more capable in your life.
And I want you to hear this: the blooming isn’t an accident. It’s a direct result of the brave choices you’ve been making—day by day, moment by moment.
We live in a world that praises the outcome and overlooks the process. But in my world—in our space—we celebrate the process. We honor the shedding because it was never meaningless. It was the clearing of the path so that the real you could grow. The one who doesn’t second-guess her worth. The one who feels strong when she looks in the mirror. The one who chooses nourishment and joy over punishment and restriction.
So today, I invite you to pause and witness your own blooming. Whether you’re just beginning to see the first green shoots or you’re in full, vibrant blossom—take a moment. Breathe it in. Give yourself credit.
Because the work we did months ago? It’s why you feel this good now.
And if you’re still in the shedding, still clearing space—know that your season of bloom is coming. Keep going. Keep trusting. The garden you’re building is growing roots, even if you can’t see the flowers yet.
This journey isn’t linear. But it is beautiful.
And I’m so honored to walk it with you.
— Marilyn
Your health coach, cheerleader, and forever believer in your potential.
