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Dr Sara Smith

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A Doctor of Physical Therapy, professionally certified yoga instructor and intuitive Coach, Sara combines her expertise and extensive training in the Mind-Body connection to serve as a mentor to high achieving and caring individuals. She has the unique ability to quickly uncover core hidden blocks and transform them into growth opportunities. Her practical, nurturing approach combined with humor and wit refreshingly allows her clients to turn the most personal and stressful situations into empowered confidence and action for change in all areas of life.

Hello, friend. i believe in

divine timing.

So, chances are if you are reading this right now, there is a reason, and if you hang out long enough, you will find what your heart is needing.

Whatever you may be experiencing right now, I want you to know I FEEL you. Your story is WORTHY of being shared, processed, and healed so that you can be your best self NOW.

I believe we need more changemakers in the world— people like you dedicated to living in truth and compassion for a higher purpose, fueled by alignment with their core and connection to something greater than themselves.

The old paradigm used to be if you want to make a difference put yourself last and work hard, very hard until the life is squeezed out of you, stress ensues and then your body starts to take a toll. But legacies are not left when you are limping around, always putting off rest, too busy and overly stressed- just study the top producers and changemakers in the world.

THIS is the work we’re here to do.

When I was younger I drew up a plan for exactly how I wanted my perfect life to look. Looking back, I did this because so much around me was out of my control.

I have had the strength of a peacekeeper back to my earliest memories. Yet over the years, the problems of life got bigger and came more frequently, turning the gift of keeping the peace into a full-time job of people pleasing and an unrelenting desire to make it all better for everyone else. As I entered the working world as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, the desire to help others became such a badge of honor that I was chronically sick, fatigued and inflamed. I knew life had to be better than what I was experiencing, but the ironic part was I didn’t notice the full extent my lifestyle was affecting my health and wellbeing.

And then I found yoga

I remember my first yoga class… The teacher challenged me mentally and spiritually. To say my mind was blown is an understatement! I left feeling a deep sense of release of the constant pressure I had been feeling. It was a life-changing moment. It deepened my relationship with myself but most importantly it strengthened my relationship with God beyond anything I could have imagined.

I started to read, study and train in many different holistic realms- From spiritual to philosophical to functional nutrition, hormone health, neuroscience and beyond. I decided to become a certified yoga instructor to formally embark on self-development and soon realized I wanted to share this with others.

As I shifted the way I worked and lived my life with more faith, mindfulness and ease, I was blessed to witness some incredible and inspirational stories of healing while treating clients. It became clear to me, as I worked with the human body as a physical therapist, that mental and life stressors were at the root of weakness and instability.

Behind the scenes of my career, I personally struggled
with anxiety and a spiraling negative mind.

And with the birth of our first child, I once again found myself in a cycle of feeling out of control and trying to grasp at straws to make it all better.

With the long medical process discovering my son Whitt’s unique abilities and needs, my husband and I became the best parents and advocates we knew how.

Only, in addition, I fell back into the familiar sadness, denial and desire to fix it all quickly. It was too familiar, and too easy to revert back to the old ways. Only this time, I had more tools and they were good tools! This time, I was aware that the physical effects I was experiencing were linked to my mental unrest, just as I had seen while treating clients. My body wasn’t cooperating, and I started having more pain, anxiety, weakness in my core and skin issues. My coping mechanisms were, chocolate chip cookie dough (yes, that would be the “don’t ever eat raw kind”… I have always liked to live on the edge), fine wine and some good old-fashioned avoidance as I poured myself into work.

Having the tools and knowledge coupled with a life curve-ball that focused all my attention into working brought me to the ah-ha moment, God intended me to find. As I worked, I noticed the impact the mind and stress has on physical health and wellbeing. This ah-ha moment propelled me to become a certified Wellness and Life Coach.

By combining my professional knowledge of healing the body, the mind and the spirit I was pleasantly surprised to be personally set free. When I was younger, I spent a good portion of time just wanting to reach the end goal and to “get past” something. As a slightly older and wiser mom, I realized it was time to pivot and see the abundance of choices instead of roadblocks.

Moving forward with
confidence and ease

I have found peace and grace in our beautiful life, instead of being ruled by anxiety and worry, and oh how sweet it is!

It never ceases to amaze me how God is shaping a path, and it is just a matter of letting go enough to keep walking forward. So, my friend, I will keep walking forward with a smile and I hope you will join me.

let’s do this together >

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Admittedly, I am a recovering perfectionist and I Admittedly, I am a recovering perfectionist and I frantically have sought answers from others often over the years.

I have spent a lot of time and money looking outward and not trusting myself to know the next step. Not trusting God or a Divine force bigger than myself...wanting to control, to know the outcome, to make sure I am noooooot making any mistakes...

Every time I reach out, I am never told THE answer I seek but instead am given these beautiful lessons- they are more like gold flecks of Truth and Love from healers and mentors. They are not the exact specific actions or steps forward I frantically desire, but instead they are guiding principles to stir my development all the way to the Core of me. After years, I have found some common themes-
* go inward and Trust
* let go
* stop trying so hard
* meditate, journal, slow down & listen
* lean on and trust your intuition
* learn to play

I have had plenty of moments (when I am really frantic and scared!) that these guiding principles shared with me seem so ambiguous, so annoying and way too simple to be an answer for me!

I put into practice these principles and have vastly reaped the rewards of being more at peace, joyful and fulfilled.

I guess I realized in my heart I never expected THE answer to all my problems and THE next step anyway! 

I know that no one knows the answer & next step for me- except for me (and God)! Plus, no one really likes being told what to do...I certainly do not!

I started to learn that I did need assistance in seeing my blind spots and tying all the loose ends up in my core, heart, mind and challenging situations.

And then I started applying everything I learned from the best of the best with my own clients. The results have been nothing short of phenomenal as together we are healing, growing, evolving and accepting more peace, courage and connection.

All this being said, I am starting a videocast on YouTube called Going Inward: Conversations with Dr. Sara Smith 

To help you uncover your Unstoppable Self and help recovering perfectionists finally become authentic, free and joyful in mind, body and spirit. 
Check out Cinzia's story of releasing career fear. Link in bio👆👆
This is what I'm passionate about, this is what I This is what I'm passionate about, this is what I want to help you achieve. 

Learn more through the link in my bio. 

#lifecoach #mindbodyspirit #womensupportingwomen #buildyourlegacy
Non-attachment I recall when @anna.pittman.35 fi Non-attachment 

I recall when @anna.pittman.35 first shared this concept with me...
It was freeing and unnerving all balled into one. 

Yet I jumped into the practice. 
I teach it, preach it, live it and guide it all day in my own life and the lives of my beloved clients. 

This passage from @megganwatterson
Rings so so true. 

We all do this. I do it, you do it- we all cling. 
Mystical Christianity and other sources way before and beyond teach this precious practice. 

It is why I LOVE birds. It is why Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Blue Herons visit me regularly and I visit them. It reminds me to go back to the big picture, 
To connection 
To the birds eye view 
Instead of staying stuck in the weeds. 
Ooohhh how I can get stuck in the weeds 

It takes guidance. Don't practice alone. It takes community. 
We all need Wisdom when we are in the weeds. It comes from within but only the courageous and the special can sit with you in the muck and mine out the gold. 

#spiritualalchemy #soulsisters #mindbodyworklife #mindbodylifework #intuitivecoaching
@skylore_astrology is one of the most thought prov @skylore_astrology is one of the most thought provoking Astrologists I have encountered. 
She embodies all the good stuff- equality, the real, the shadow, the light. 
She is a seeker, a creative, a momma and an artist too. 
She knows how to get to the root and gives hands down THE most unqiue and applicable to life reading I have ever encountered. 

She has been my personal Astrologist for several years now and has also helped many of my clients. 

Together we are finding that by combining her profoundly insightful readings coupled with my intuitive coaching- there is rich ground for action, deeper analysis and accountability. It has been no less than amazing to see the combo in action. 

Join me for this unique deep dive into the mind of all things Laura Craig as she riffs on some thought provoking wisdom for your brain, core and heart as we come to embrace all of 2021 💥 

Hosted in my private Facebook group- Wild and Bright Sanctuary (as always link in bio above 🙏🏻). 
Next Thursday, January 28th-  8 pm EST 

#astrologyreadings #mysticism  #evolutionaryastrology #aquariusseason  #zodiac #archetypes #greekmythology #astrologyconversations #mindfulliving  #2021goals  #2021astrology
Self-care is more than jus a buzzword you see in m Self-care is more than jus a buzzword you see in magazine headlines. 

It's a key part of strengthening your mind, body and soul. It's the work you do to ensure you can deeply rest. 

For me, winter is such a wonderful time to slow down and turn inward. It's the perfect season for self-care.

Taking time to care for yourself can look like many things. It could be setting aside time to journal, taking a long bath after a hard day or finding the helping hand you need. 

I help women learn to care for their mind, body and spirt everyday. It's what I'm passionate about. 

This winter, I want to help even more women set aside time to take care of themselves. That's why I'm offering a $97 introductory call for new customers. 

We'll spend an hour discussing your goals, plans and pain points and you'll leave with actionable steps to help you on your journey. 

Give yourself a shoulder to lean on this winter. Learn more through the link in my bio. 

#selfcare #coaching #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #mindbodyspirit
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Ready to learn why & how to activate Core Confidence?

You are intended to thrive, not just survive.
Balance of time and fitting yourself into the equation is the way and it is 100% possible for you.
This is the most pivotal & quick way that I have discovered to help you gain the clarity and plan you desire in order to speak, act and live from a place of authenticity.

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Going Inward

Admittedly, I am a recovering perfectionist and I frantically have sought answers from others often over the years. I have spent a lot of time and money looking outward and not trusting myself to know the next step. Not trusting God or a Divine force bigger than myself…wanting to control, to know the outcome, to […]

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