A big life update + 5 well-being reflections
I have a big life update: I’m pregnant!
I’m so so so happy about this 🥰 My partner Dimitris and I can't wait to become parents. We're counting down the months until meet this little one in February 2026.
That said… this season has also been really challenging.
During my first trimester, I got incredibly sick. I've got a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (aka extreme pregnancy nausea). I’ve truly never been that unwell for that long in my life.
It was intense: constant nausea and vomiting that left me bedridden for weeks. I had to cancel all my summer plans and focus fully on rest, hydration, and surviving one moment at a time. It's been HARD.
But I’m happy to say I’m finally feeling better. And I’m feeling so ready (and excited!) for my upcoming retreat in Greece in just a few weeks!
Also, a quick note: what I experienced is not the norm. Most pregnancies aren't this intense. So if you’re hoping to have children one day, please don’t let this scare you. I have many friends with kids who never experienced a single day of nausea.
Everyone's pregnancy experience is different. And I was just really unlucky with how intense it got.
As I’ve been slowly returning to myself, I’ve been reflecting on some well-being lessons this experience has brought into sharper focus.
I wanted to share a few with you here, in case they’re helpful wherever you are in your own season of life:
💭 1. We can feel many things at once
When it comes to our emotions, many things can be true at the same time. I’ve felt deep gratitude that my body is able to carry a pregnancy—something I know isn’t a given. And at the same time, I’ve felt sadness and frustration over how hard it’s been physically. Both can be true. One emotion doesn't cancel out the other. Emotions are allowed to co-exist.
🤝 2. Accepting help is strong
I generally see myself as an independent person. But this summer has shown me how much I need other people: my partner, my family, and friends. And this reminded me that asking for and accepting help from other people is so important. Accepting help is not weak. It’s wise and strong. The people who love us want to show up and support us. We just have to let them and ask for what we need.
💗 3. Self-compassion matters more than ever
Self-compassion is a core part of my work and practice, but I’ve been reminded again just how vital it is, especially in the hard moments. Accepting my experience as it is without judging it. Being kind to myself. Knowing that I'm not alone. And caring for myself in simple, intentional ways. Self-compassion is an ongoing practice. This is the work.
🌿 4. Life moves in cycles and seasons
We are part of nature. We are not machines. So, just like nature, it only makes sense that we go through different seasons in energy and work. And right now, I’m in a slower season. I haven't had the capacity to work, socialize, or do much at all. And that’s okay. Just like nature, we have seasons of growth and seasons of stillness. Honoring that rhythm, instead of resisting it, has helped me feel more grounded and less alone.
✨ 5. Joy doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful
There were days when I couldn’t leave bed, but I still found tiny glimmers of joy. Like the sound of rain outside, eating a juicy mango, or feeling a little better in the morning than I did the day before. It reminded me that joy isn't always loud and energetic. Sometimes it’s quiet and gentle, but just as meaningful.
You might have heard some of these lessons before. And maybe they even seem obvious. But I’ve found that in the middle of a hard season, it’s often the simplest truths that we most need to hear again. And I hope these serve as a gentle reminder for you, too.
What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts if you feel like sharing. Feel free email me or DM me on Instagram. My inbox and DMs are always open.
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