Tara Gilmore's Nugget - Awaken Your Essence

You can find out more about Tara's offerings, retreats, and reiki here: ⁠www.awakenyouressence.net⁠ Tara jumps on the podcast to share her story of overcoming addiction and turning into quite the artist, hustler, and entreprenuer. She has pivoted into a new direction in her business and now is a reiki practicioner as well as a health and wellness retreat host. Her and her husband Shannon have had a show on HGTV called Rehabbed. https://www.tdn.tv/rehabbed Tara's bio: My name is Tara Gilmore and I live in Wilmington, NC. I live with my husband Shannon and our dog Hank. I am fortunate and grateful to be surrounded by friends, loved ones, and a community of amazing support! I believe in the power of healing and transformation through connection and whole hearted authentic living! I am a certified integrative health and wellness coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a 200 RYT, certified Reiki Practitioner through the Usui Method of Natural Healing, and a certified sound healer in Divine Resonance with Hudson Mind Body Spirit. Because of my past struggles with addiction and my commitment to recovery for over 23 years, I have been afforded the opportunity to dive deep into my search for external resources to fix my internal problems. I understand the darkness of this exhausting search for external fulfillment and I also know the light of recovery and limitless possibilities. Traveling and experiencing different cultures, spending quality time with my husband, dog, and loved ones, and entertaining with delicious ayurvedically inspired meals for my tribe of favorite people are among some of my favorite things to do! I also shamelessly love late night insomnia cookies and ice cream with my husband. Life is about balance! As adults, sometimes we are disillusioned by the idea that asking for support is a sign that we are somehow “broken” Allow yourself to see that imperfection is truly a gift and is the vehicle to greater connection with yourself and others. Not having all the answers all the time is a great relief. It allows the beauty of having a beginners or childs mind to open to new possibilities and the beauty learning and growing together. I understand that making changes to your lifestyle may seem scary and overwhelming. I want to make this process exciting, enjoyable, and sustainable! I am here to support you on your journey and would love to be a witness to your success! You can find out more about Tara's offerings, retreats, and reiki here: www.awakenyouressence.net