Founder & CEO-Chief Empowerment Officer of CreateWriteNow.com
“If It Ain’t a Challenge, I Ain’t Interested.”
Twenty-seven years ago, my life took an unexpected—and powerful—turn. I suddenly lost feeling and function on the right side of my body due to an MS (Multiple Sclerosis) symptom flare-up. The traditional route of prescription drugs and specialist visits didn’t come close to healing my body—or my life.
Then a friend introduced me to Morning Pages from Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way: three pages of longhand, stream-of-consciousness writing done first thing every morning.
More Than Just Physical Therapy
At first, journaling was simply a way to retrain my left hand to write. But something deeper happened: with every pen stroke, I released fear, anger, and emotional pain. I found clarity. I found healing. I found me.
Journaling became my most powerful personal growth tool—one that helped me not only manage MS, but transform my entire life.
Today, I live a happy, healthy, drug-free life. I haven’t used any Big Pharma or OTC meds in over 20 years. I eat clean (sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten- and grain-free), sleep 8–9 hours a night, and enjoy the incredible energy and clarity that comes with a fully holistic lifestyle. And yes—I also happen to have a 4+ octave vocal range (eat your heart out, Mariah Carey!) that I now showcase in live performances and albums.
From Healing to Helping
Journaling didn’t just give me my life back—it gave me a mission.
I’m the founder of CreateWriteNow.com and the creator of Journaling For The Health Of It®, a practice that has helped thousands around the world heal, grow, and transform their lives from the inside out.
I’m also the multi-award-winning author of:
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Journaling Power: How To Create The Happy, Healthy Life You Want To Live
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Heal Your Self With Journaling Power
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Mindset Medicine: A Journaling Power Self-Love Book
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And I’m currently working on the 10th Anniversary Edition of Journaling Power, to be published in Fall 2026.
In addition, I’ve created over 20 guided Journaling Power Workbooks, including Who Am I?, Journal Magic for Writers, Love Your Body, and Change Your Life in 15 Days.
Journaling Power in Action
I work one-on-one with clients in Journaling Power Sessions, where I guide people in using therapeutic journaling to overcome challenges, reconnect with themselves, and create the life they want to live.
Whether you're facing health challenges, emotional roadblocks, or simply craving more meaning and energy in your life, journaling is the healing tool you already have—right at your fingertips.
