Something you used to feel certain about doesn't feel so certain anymore.
You keep going back and forth, hoping one more round of thinking will make the answer clearer.
You find yourself wondering what you actually want now, not what you should want.
You're trying to make a decision, but the more you think about it, the more you seem to spin.
You ask people you trust what they think, but somehow their answers leave you with even more to think about.
Part of you wants to know exactly how this is all going to work out before you take the next step.
You can make the list. Talk it through with a friend. Weigh the pros and cons. Think about what makes the most sense.
And still not know.
That's where this work is different.
Coaching gives you a place to slow things down and get curious about what's underneath all that thinking.
And breathwork gives us another way to create a little space when your mind keeps pulling you back into the same thoughts.
From there, we can start noticing what keeps coming up. What you're afraid of. What you may be holding onto. What matters to you now. Or something you hadn't even considered before.
You don't have to force an answer.
Sometimes you need enough space to hear what you already know.
If you're wondering whether coaching could help you sort through what's changing and what comes next, you're welcome to begin with a simple conversation.
We'll talk about what's happening in your life right now, what you'd like some support with, and whether working together feels like the right fit.
A focused place to begin.
Maybe there's a decision you're trying to make, a change you're trying to make sense of, or something you know you want to think through differently.
We'll use our time to slow things down, look at what's coming up, and get clearer about what matters to you and what you want to do from here.
Best for: someone who wants focused support around one specific situation or decision.
For when there's more to sort through.
Maybe something in your life is changing and you don't know yet what you want or where it's going to lead. There may be decisions to make, questions you haven't answered, or things you're beginning to see differently.
Six sessions gives us more time to explore what's coming up, notice patterns, try things differently, and see what becomes clearer along the way.
Best for: someone who wants support over several weeks while figuring out what comes next.
For when you want more time and support along the way.
Twelve sessions gives us room to work with what's happening now and stay with you as things begin to change.
Because figuring out what you want is one thing. Making decisions, trying something different, and navigating what happens next is another.
We have time to see what works, what doesn't, what keeps coming up, and work with whatever changes along the way.
Best for: someone who wants ongoing support as she figures out what she wants and begins making changes in her life.
You can start with the level of support that feels right for you.
Stacey listens without judgment, guiding you through your own thoughts with genuine and pure presence.
I know what it's like to reach a point in your life when what you've always done doesn't feel like the way forward anymore.
After 25 years in high tech, I stepped away from a career I knew well without knowing exactly what I wanted to do next.
I gave myself time to explore. I went back to school. I changed careers. And eventually, my path led me to coaching and breathwork.
I didn't figure it all out at once. I figured it out along the way.
That experience is a big part of why I coach the way I do today.
I won't tell you what you should do next. I'll give you a place to slow things down, get curious about what you're thinking, and hear yourself a little more clearly.
Because sometimes you don't need someone else to have the answer.
You need enough space to find your own.
With some space from everyone else's opinions, the shoulds, and all the back-and-forth, it can become easier to notice what's true for you.
Sometimes the thing you're trying to decide isn't the only thing going on. You may begin to notice what you're afraid of, what you're holding onto, or why one choice feels harder than another.
You can look at what's happening without immediately getting pulled back into the same thoughts about it.
You may not be able to control what's changing, but you can get clearer about what matters to you and how you want to move forward.
You don't need to show up knowing exactly what you want to work on. We start wherever you are that day.
We talk. I listen. I ask questions. We slow things down enough to notice what keeps coming up, look at something from a different angle, or get curious about something you hadn't considered before.
Depending on what you need, we may use breathwork as part of the session. Sometimes that means creating a little space when you're caught up in your thoughts. Other times, it may simply help you settle enough to hear yourself more clearly.
Then we keep going from there.
And when it makes sense, I'll create a personalized breathwork practice you can use between sessions. We'll also talk about what you want to do or pay attention to before we meet again, so the work can continue in your actual life.
That's okay. You don't need to come to coaching with a clear answer or even a perfectly defined goal.
We can start with what you know right now—what's changing, what you're thinking about, or what feels uncertain—and get curious from there.
There is growing research showing that the way we breathe can influence how we feel.
Slow, controlled breathing has been shown to affect heart rate variability and other processes involved in the body's response to stress. Research on breathwork has also found reductions in perceived stress and improvements in mood for some people.
The science is still evolving, and not every breathing technique has the same evidence behind it. That's why I focus on simple, intentional breathing practices and don't promise that breathwork will eliminate stress.
Breathwork is one tool I may use as part of coaching to help you work with how you're feeling in the moment and create a little more space when it's helpful.
This is one-on-one coaching for women navigating change and figuring out what comes next.
We start with what's happening in your life right now. Coaching gives us a place to sort through what's changing, what matters to you, and what you want to do from here. Breathwork is one of the tools we may use when it's helpful to create a little space from everything going on in your head.
Everyone responds differently. You may notice something shift during a conversation or breathwork practice, while other changes—like seeing something differently, getting clearer about what you want, or changing a pattern—can take more time.
This isn't about promising a quick fix. It's about giving you space to notice, explore, and work with what's coming up as you go.
Many gentle breathing practices are considered low risk for most healthy adults, but not every breathwork technique is appropriate for everyone.
Some practices, particularly those involving breath holds or more intensive breathing, may need to be modified or avoided depending on your health or if you're pregnant.
I'll always adapt the breathwork we use when appropriate. If you're pregnant, have a medical condition, or have concerns about whether breathwork is appropriate for you, please check with your healthcare provider before participating.
Sessions are private and virtual, so you can join from wherever you have a comfortable, private space and reliable internet connection.
This coaching is for women navigating a time when something that used to feel certain is changing.
Maybe your career looks different than you expected. Maybe you're approaching retirement. Maybe your family or role in it is changing. Or maybe life has taken a turn you didn't see coming.
You don't need to know exactly what you want yet. We can start with what's happening now.
Coaching is at the center of our work.
Depending on what you need, we may use breathwork to help you settle, shift how you're feeling, or create a little space when you're caught up in your thoughts.
Then we keep coaching with whatever comes up.
Breathwork is one of the tools I bring to our work, not something we have to use in every session.
No. Breathe & Refuel is coaching, not therapy, medical care, or mental health treatment. It is designed to support personal growth, awareness, and change through coaching and breathwork. If something arises that's outside the scope of coaching, I'll encourage you to seek support from an appropriately qualified professional.