ISSUE 5 | OCTOBER 2025

You know that feeling when it’s somehow Friday again and you’re wondering where the week went?
Yeah. Me too.
I’ve been deep in a season of structure — building Inner Code, filming, editing, managing life — and honestly, it started to feel like my days were on repeat.

But I’ve been learning that time doesn’t just move differently when you slow down — it feels different when you start living with more novelty.
This month’s been all about finding that balance between discipline and flow.
Here’s what’s been working for me lately.

ONE THING I’M UNLEARNING

[ the art of balancing discipline with discovery ]

I’ve realized that routine, while great for productivity, can actually make time feel faster. And there’s actually science to this.

You wake up, do the same morning routine, work — and suddenly it’s 7 p.m. again.
That’s because your brain isn’t forming new memories. It’s on autopilot.

But when you introduce novelty — trying a new recipe, taking a different walking route, going somewhere you’ve never been — your brain wakes up. Time stretches. Life feels fuller.

The art is in balancing both.
Routine builds structure and momentum.
Novelty fuels creativity and inspiration.

Right now, I’m in a season where I need routine — building Inner Code means discipline, systems, showing up even when I don’t feel like it.
But I’ve also learned that if I don’t make space for play and inspiration, the work starts to feel empty.

I never would’ve even thought of Inner Code if I hadn’t stepped out of my old 9-to-5 routine — or the creator hamster wheel I was trapped in.

Takeaway:

• Create structure around what matters most. But also carve out moments to wander, explore, and play.

• Some seasons it’ll be 90/10 structure to novelty, others 50/50.

• The ratio doesn’t matter — what matters is that it works for you. Because you’re the one living it, not anyone else.

ONE HEALING PROTOCOL

[ visceral massage via osteopathy ]

For the past year, I’ve felt like my intestines and organs were literally twisted. My osteopath described visceral manipulation as a way to help the body “untangle” itself — improving blood flow, organ mobility, and communication between your gut and nervous system.

After doing it weekly for the past month, I noticed huge changes: better digestion, bowels earlier in the day, less bloating, and a softer, more relaxed belly. I’ll be switching to bi-weekly, then monthly maintenance.

If you’ve ever felt that constant tightness or pressure in your stomach — especially under stress — this might be something to explore. As always, here’s the science to back it up!

ONE RECIPE

[ buckwheat noodles ]

Lately I’ve been loving a simple buckwheat noodle bowl — my go-to comfort meal when I want something grounding but light.

Buckwheat is one of the best carbs for women because it’s rich in fiber, magnesium, and slow-digesting complex carbs that help stabilize blood sugar and support hormone balance.

Ingredients:

• 100% buckwheat noodles

• Dashi broth or chicken broth or bone broth

• Green onions

• Furikake

• Salt

• Side of protein (I usually go for sardines — underrated but so good and packed with omegas)

It’s quick, nourishing, and easy on digestion — especially around your luteal phase or period when your body needs warmth and minerals more than restriction.

ONE TOOL

[ inward by yung pueblo ]

Yung Pueblo is hands down my favourite author. His books are like poetic self-development — healing, but in bite-sized, reflective doses.

Perfect for when you want to read something meaningful before bed but don’t want your brain to spiral into “fix mode.”

What I love most is how poetry slows my mind down. It challenges my overly logical side to think metaphorically, to feel instead of analyze.

Sometimes I have to reread a sentence two or three times just to let it sink in. That’s where the real growth happens — in the pause.

UPDATE ON MY TEA BRAND @INNERCODE.CO

As you may have seen by now, I’ve been building my cycle-synced tea brand and documenting the journey here.

Last month I asked whether or not you would purchase a product that was not fully branded yet. To my surprise, I received so many emails saying that you would! Also received such lovely words from you ladies <3

After thinking it through, I realized I wanted to create fully branded packaging — something that truly captures the essence and vibe of Inner Code for my community.

Below is a sneak peek into what the packaging will look like for one of the tea blends - would love to hear your thoughts!! I'm so excited for everything to come together.

I’ve been marching towards a November 30th drop date, but I’m a little bit worried that I might not be able to hit the timeline. Truth be told, I wasn’t ever planning to launch this year (was supposed to be a Spring 2026 thing) but ofc my overly type A personality had to light my own ass up with artificial due dates LOL.

Nonetheless, i’m excited for everything to come together… so stay tuned and be sure to join the waitlist here.

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