I'm a small town girl through and through. I grew up in a small town in Western NY and now live in a small town in Middle TN. I love the charm, the close-knit community and the country roads.
I met my loving husband on spring break and we got married six years later and now have two amazing teenage daughters.
After getting a BA in Psychology and realizing I would need much more school and student loans to be a Child Psychologist, I became a puppeteer educator and did that for 20 years. One of the best jobs ever!
I am either an introvert or shy extrovert. I do love people (in small groups or 1:1) and I love being alone. I also have my sun and moon in Aquarius and I am a Rising Sagittarius and 9 on Enneagram if you are into that kinda stuff.
I am passionate about personal development, spirituality, science, nature, learning, freedom, health, and anything creative. Oh, and dogs. I love my little pup and taking care of others' dogs when I can.
My biggest accomplishment aside from raising kids was changing my relationship with alcohol. I broke up with booze in September 2021 and have not looked back. Best decision ever.
I am still trying to figure out an exercise program and stick to it. I love walking in nature, dancing and yoga. I know I need to do more of those things that I love and make me feel good.
My favorite pastimes are reading, gardening, painting, organizing, listening to music or podcasts while doing chores, playing with dogs, meditating and journaling.
How coaching changed my life.
I was at a very low point in my life when I discovered that there were online programs with other people who were in the same boat as me. I felt so alone, confused, out of control and desperate. But when I opened up and became involved in online communities, such as This Naked Mind, I found out that I was not alone. Other people were struggling, too. Normal people with regular lives, just like me. We were sharing our experiences and our heartache in a safe and nonjudgmental space. They got me. These perfect strangers. We all understood each other.
The coaches I have had over the years have not only been awe-inspiring role models, but showed me a path back home to myself. They gave me the tools to build a new foundation of hope, health, healing, and self-compassion. They showed me what was possible, helped me discover my unique path to my desired results, helped me with my blindspots, and cheered me on the whole way. I was able to reset my own health and habits because of these amazing coaches and I knew that was my calling. I worked hard and dove deep into health and habit change and received coaching certifications from Institute for Integrative Health and This Named Mind Institute.
Through my journey I have realized that the whole point of life IS the journey, not some idealistic destination. I realized I did not want to journey through this life in a drunk stupor, feeling like shit about myself, regretting missed opportunities, playing small, and pleasing others to keep the peace. I was done with settling for the status quo. I wanted to be a better mother, make deeper connections with other women, and spend my time doing what really lit me up, in a natural and healthy way! Learning all I can about myself and the human experience so I can help other women has been my North Star.
Coaching helped me reset my belief system, emotions and habits so I could deal with the present while looking toward the future. Because of amazing coaches and all of the work I have done with my inner life, I am loving the journey and not chasing some perfect destination. I can now say I love myself and I trust myself. Mistakes, setbacks , failures are all necessary for growth. That's how you know you are playing BIG!
My style of coaching is...
compassion-based. You will be met with a warm heart, a smile and no judgment. I know how scary and vulnerable it feels to open up to someone about your struggles and dreams. My biggest desire for my clients is that they feel heard, understood, and seen. I want to fully understand you and meet you where you are. Together, we go where you want as I am your trusted guide. I help you find your North Star, uncover some hidden obstacles, find your path so you love the journey back to yourself. Your True Self.
I'm different than other coaches because...
I will deeply listen and be a safe space for you. Together we will focus on emotion-based goals instead of behavior-based goals. While changing a behavior is often an important outcome for many people, research shows that lasting behavior change results when we have positive emotions fueling our behavior. When we change our emotional state, the undesirable behaviors naturally will change with seemingly no effort. This is the fun and easy way to get results!
Work with me
It's as easy as 1,2,3!
1.) Book your FREE Discovery Call by clicking the green button. We will chat and see the best way to work together to get you results.
2.) You will receive a customized blueprint for your reset journey and the path to get there.
3.) You will be living with the peace, freedom, health and happiness that you have been seeking for so long.
Client Testimonials
What people are saying
Shannon is super easy to talk to. She quickly honed in on the belief in what I was
describing, and made me feel like it wasn’t as ‘abnormal’ as I might have judged myself for. She also was able to navigate her approach with my bouncing ideas and connections, letting me take lead on what I needed in that session which is an amazing skill!
—Lisa K.
Shannon has an ability to be such an ACTIVE LISTENER. She listens to every point of view for everything. I feel like a lot of people can sit and hear someone talk but she actually listens without judgment. She makes people feel heard and I feel as though this is a reason people gravitate towards Shannon because she genuinely cares.
—H.M.
Statement of Integrity
I strive to create a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their potential, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals toward finding freedom from alcohol.
I define freedom from alcohol as being free from the attachment and desire for alcohol so that it is small and irrelevant in one's life.
I aim to help others uncover their unconscious beliefs and evaluate their habitual patterns with alcohol so they can unlock their full potential and consciously choose the lifestyle that works for them, whether that is moderation or living an alcohol-free lifestyle. I believe that every individual is free to choose what is right for their unique body, life circumstance and overall wellness.
While I celebrate my own alcohol freedom and choose to be abstinent, I know everyone is on their own unique journey and I respect the various paths people choose to take.
I am committed to helping others live with more clarity, curiosity, and compassion- with or without alcohol.
I am here to support you on your journey with unwavering integrity and a genuine desire to see you thrive.
