About Me
Hello Everyone. My name is Debbie, and I am the owner and creator of Resilience Divas. I believe that we all have the divine right to live a joyful life. The road to resilience can sometimes be tricky in the face of stress or trauma. I've been there, in more ways than I can count. On a personal level I have dealt with traumatic, profound loss and grief.
I grew up in a lovely home in Saskatchewan. A busy family with 3 small children, involved in hockey, swimming, school and the community. When I was 11, my 4 year old brother Kelly passed away suddenly from Spinal Meningitis. When I was 24, my dad Emmerson was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in my car, 3 weeks before Christmas on what would have been Kelly's birthday. I went through most of my adult life with unresolved grief and guilt. The losses kept piling up!
As I rolled into the age of 50, my load and my life was heavy. Still carrying the false narratives of guilt and bereavement, I decided, after hitting rock bottom, 50 lbs overweight and seeing doctors for numerous health issues, that I needed a new path. I started with healing my body. My mind in turn, started to heal. It was this strong holistic and spiritual connection that allowed me to see the positives. Despite the stories I had told myself of sadness, loss and loneliness, I came to realize that not only was I a survivor, but I was also resilient!
One day in October at the age of 52, 3 years ago, in a moment of vivid clarity, I came to the realization that my dad would not want me to live like this for one more day. He would want me to be happy. I went through the pain of separation and divorce during that time as well. I had felt for so long, like the people who loved me would see this as the ultimate disappointment. Instead, I was embraced with an "it's about time!"
Through it all, I've learned not only how to deal with the difficult events in life, but I've learned what it takes to adapt and change, rest and recover. Best of all, I've learned how to come back stronger and with more joy and presence in my life. It's a process, but it's the most wonderful process of reclaiming life!
Let me work with you to find YOUR resilience. Whether it's because of the loss of a loved one, illness, divorce, infertility, or life stage changes, finding your joy and inner happiness is not only possible, but is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life".
Mary Oliver
I grew up in a lovely home in Saskatchewan. A busy family with 3 small children, involved in hockey, swimming, school and the community. When I was 11, my 4 year old brother Kelly passed away suddenly from Spinal Meningitis. When I was 24, my dad Emmerson was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in my car, 3 weeks before Christmas on what would have been Kelly's birthday. I went through most of my adult life with unresolved grief and guilt. The losses kept piling up!
As I rolled into the age of 50, my load and my life was heavy. Still carrying the false narratives of guilt and bereavement, I decided, after hitting rock bottom, 50 lbs overweight and seeing doctors for numerous health issues, that I needed a new path. I started with healing my body. My mind in turn, started to heal. It was this strong holistic and spiritual connection that allowed me to see the positives. Despite the stories I had told myself of sadness, loss and loneliness, I came to realize that not only was I a survivor, but I was also resilient!
One day in October at the age of 52, 3 years ago, in a moment of vivid clarity, I came to the realization that my dad would not want me to live like this for one more day. He would want me to be happy. I went through the pain of separation and divorce during that time as well. I had felt for so long, like the people who loved me would see this as the ultimate disappointment. Instead, I was embraced with an "it's about time!"
Through it all, I've learned not only how to deal with the difficult events in life, but I've learned what it takes to adapt and change, rest and recover. Best of all, I've learned how to come back stronger and with more joy and presence in my life. It's a process, but it's the most wonderful process of reclaiming life!
Let me work with you to find YOUR resilience. Whether it's because of the loss of a loved one, illness, divorce, infertility, or life stage changes, finding your joy and inner happiness is not only possible, but is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life".
Mary Oliver
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I love to bike, ski, snowshoe, cook, taste wine, travel and spend time with my two grown kids. I am Level 1 French Cooking Certified by The Courageous Cooking School, formerly La Pitchoune, better known as the home of Julia Child in Provence,
France.
Watch for upcoming Resilience Retreats for women!
Cooking classes, wine tasting, yoga, meditation, sister circles and most importantly, a chance to rejuvenate, heal, and find your bliss.
It's every woman's right to live a life of joy and happiness at any age! It's never too late!
France.
Watch for upcoming Resilience Retreats for women!
Cooking classes, wine tasting, yoga, meditation, sister circles and most importantly, a chance to rejuvenate, heal, and find your bliss.
It's every woman's right to live a life of joy and happiness at any age! It's never too late!
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I help women courageously connect to their truth and their resilience through my signature Watch Me Rise as well as my 1 on 1 Coaching and Sister Circles.
In my Facebook Group, we support one another by learning, sharing, supporting and a good dose of humor. We are a positive group who support one another in rising again.
Please join me Resilience Divas here on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter!
In my Facebook Group, we support one another by learning, sharing, supporting and a good dose of humor. We are a positive group who support one another in rising again.
Please join me Resilience Divas here on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter!
