I Felt Scared, Stuck And Was Desperately Looking For Help

When we first connected, my daughter had just turned three, she’d started talking and she was being really defiant. I’d had a really traumatic experience trying to get her in the car seat – I got triggered and it wasn’t good. I felt scared, stuck and I was desperately looking for help. Something had to change.

I had not worked with a coach before, having always done traditional therapy, and I knew that it was time to do something different. I didn't really know what to expect, but I was hoping for a shift to happen.

I felt lost before our first session – I had just talked to my therapist about how triggered I was getting with my daughter, and how I didn't know what to do. After the first session, I felt ready to accomplish the goals we had made, even though I didn't really know how it would be possible.

My life has definitely shifted since coaching, in a very positive way: I feel more mindful and I feel less triggered.

I surprised myself the most during the series by successfully getting my daughter in her car seat whilst she was having a major meltdown, without getting triggered. It was amazing. This happened another 3-4 times afterwards and I was blown away each time.

My biggest learning is that we have the power to heal ourselves. There is no saviour, it's all inside us. I also realized that healing does not all have to happen once, it happens by continuing to reach inside to do the work.

Coaching was a truly great experience, that I am very grateful for and will carry with me.

Lavinia gave everything the right amount of time and attention, reached out consistently and I want to continue to build off all of the skills and practices that I learned.

Thank you for believing in me, Lavinia! It meant the world!

~ Jahna Martin, registered nurse & mama, USA