the art of unlearning is back!

VOLUME 1 | JUNE 2025

hello hello!

the art of unlearning newsletter is officially back in motion and i’m actually excited to write it, after i low-key abandoned it for a few months lol.

for the past few months, i put way too much pressure on myself to make the newsletter a “story-style” newsletter because it was what the really good creators + writers were doing.

i would get so frustrated when i couldn’t formulate what i wanted to talk about in a story format, and then give up, and not end up sending anything at all.

i kept saying to myself: “you used to be so good at writing newsletters when you were a cannabis content creator, what happened?”

and i soon realized, ^ that mentality is exactly why i was setting myself up to fail.

i was placing past beliefs and circumstances on my present self and current work.

just because other creators were storytelling in their newsletter, doesn’t mean i have to. i can do whatever the f**k i want. and the more i lean into doing what i truly want, the easier it is for me to actually execute on it.

so you might be wondering, wtf did you sign up for? well, this is the art of unlearning newsletter:

WHAT IS ISN’T: a “wellness tip of the week” kind of email

WHAT IT IS: a concise (maybe blunt) monthy curation and check-in for high-functioning women learning to slow down, heal and reconnect with their bodies

EACH EDITION INCLUDES:

→ one thing i’m unlearning
→ a nervous system or gut healing protocol
→ a recipe or ritual that’s actually worthwhile
→ a book, product or tool worth your energy

if this sounds exciting to you, keep on reading :)

ONE THING I’M UNLEARNING

perfectionism.

i didn’t think of myself as a perfectionist because it’s not like my work is spectacular. in fact, i think my work is pretty rough most of time. “just get it out” kind of vibe.

but i realized that perfectionism isn’t just about being detail-oriented, it’s also about certain thought patterns, behavioural patterns, and emotions that might come up for you.

i’ll give you an example. my newsletter. my personal branding. the fonts i choose to use on my content.

i’ve changed my brand identity about 10x since i pivoted my content, and it never feels like “it’s good enough”. everytime i settle on a font to use, i find another font that’s “better”. but guess what?

“better” is just your own opinion. is it actually better? or is what you had actually pretty good already?

the amount of time we waste on going back and forth on micro decisions that don’t actually matter, can give you back lots of mental capacity (and time) to move on decisions that actually matter.

ONE HEALING PROTOCOL

shaking my body in the morning.

you can shake, you can dance, you can bounce, you can do whatever it want. as long as you’re moving in a way that moves stagnant energy in your body.

what does this do?

1. you’re releasing built up stress hormones, helps discharge excess cortisol and adrenaline that may have accumulated overnight or from chronic stress

2. you mimic your body’s natural trauma-release response — helps clear the fight or flight response from your nervous system.

3. you increase circulation and lympathic flow. gentle shaking or bouncing helps stimulate lymph movement, which supports detox and helps you feel less puffy and stagnant in the morning.

i like to do it while swinging my arms too. i legit look like a crazy person every morning but honestly f**k it lol, it’s really only my neighbours who see me doing this :)

bonus: if you want to do this while doing breathwork, huge plus. great way to get the body and breath moving in synergy.

i use the othership breathwork app - you can get 1 month free here. search up “short shake” — that’s my go-to.

ONE RECIPE / RITUAL

do you get bloated whenever you go out to eat? this is the traditional chinese tea i drink 30 mins before going out to restaurants. it preps my digestion for greasy + fried foods.

BLOAT BLOCKER TEA

1 piece of aged mandarin peel
1 tbsp of dandelion root
1 tbsp goji berries
500ml hot water
steep for 10-15 mins
add to water bottle and bring with you en-route to restaurant

ONE TOOL

dry brushing in the AM and before I shower.

not only is it a great way to exfoliate, but it also stimulates lymph flow and helps support your body’s natural detox pathways. also a nice lil way to regulate your nervous system.

i hate overpriced wellness things and this isn’t that. literally $10 for this dry brush and will last you a long ass time. it just requires 5 mins of your time and a lil effort :)

just grab one from amazon or any bath store. not an item that you need to splurge on.

and that’s a wrap! thank you for reading the first newsletter of this new layout and format. let me know what you think by responding to this email or sending me a DM on IG.

i also post all my content in blog format, so you can check it out below. be sure to also stop by my youtube for long form videos :)