Katie, yoga teacher and reiki practitioner, guiding moms through trauma healing and mindfulness {Catherine Julia}
“You know what feels good to you – follow that.”
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Welcome to my blog! This is a space where I share what I’ve learned (and am still learning) about healing from trauma, breaking cycles, and reconnecting with your truest self. I’m a yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and content creator – but most importantly, I’m someone who’s walked through trauma and is figuring out how to live fully while honoring my healing journey.

Here you’ll find tools, stories, and practices that have helped me bring more calm, clarity, and joy into the chaos of everyday life. Think: nervous system resets, inner child work, energy healing and honest conversations about growth and transformation.

My hope is that when you land here, you feel a little less alone and a little more supported as you navigate your own path toward healing and wholeness.

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  • Why Worrying Is a Waste of Energy | How to Reclaim Peace

    Why Worrying Is a Waste of Energy | How to Reclaim Peace

    Worrying may be one of the largest wastes of our energy, and brain power. Have you ever heard the quote about the rocking chair? It goes a little something like this, and it’s one that I keep in mind often: “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets

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  • Breaking Through Resistance of the Mind

    Breaking Through Resistance of the Mind

    I experience resistance A LOT. As in every day, multiple times a day. Most of the time I know exactly what I need to do in order to reach a higher frequency, or change my mood, but I’ll make excuses, or lay in bed bored wondering why I feel like crap instead. This also shows

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  • 3 Essential Tools for Forgiveness and Emotional Healing

    3 Essential Tools for Forgiveness and Emotional Healing

    Over the years, I’ve had to manage forgiveness for many of the unkind things that have been done to me by the people closest to me. These range from sexual abuse and emotional abuse, to betrayal and manipulation. Eventually, the events of my life led me to become cold towards others, and for some time, I

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  • Releasing Physical Pain from the Body

    Releasing Physical Pain from the Body

    I learned to live with physical pain at a very young age. In fourth grade, my mom noticed a lump on my right ankle. It began to grow – and with its growth, came so much pain. There were days where I could barely walk, and would limp around the house, or just lay in

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I’m Katie – a yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, content creator and mama of 3 in San Diego.

This little corner of the internet is where I share the tools, stories, and practices that have helped me
heal, break cycles and reconnect with who I truly am.

Think of it as one survivor passing along what’s actually worked – no perfection, no gatekeeping, just honest support and real-life healing.


  • UGC creator capturing travel and lifestyle content in Coronado, highlighting scenic, authentic experiences for brand storytelling {Catherine Julia}
  • The hotel lobby of Old No. 77 Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. {Catherine Julia Travel Photography}
  • Professional content creator with children, showcasing authentic motherhood moments and lifestyle storytelling for brands {Catherine Julia}
  • Lifestyle and wellness content creator demonstrating meditation practice, focusing on holistic healing and mindful living for brand campaigns {Catherine Julia San Diego}
  • Bright, coastal-inspired hotel room at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach featuring a king bed with crisp white linens, ocean-themed decor, a private balcony with beach views, and natural sunlight filling the space {San Diego content creator CATHERINE JULIA}
  • Katie, yoga teacher and reiki practitioner, guiding moms through trauma healing and mindfulness {San Diego UGC creator Catherine Julia}