ISSUE 3 | AUGUST 2025

I can’t believe it… the newsletter has grown again to 1000+ people now (2x last month)!

Thank you for being a subscriber and reading — it means alot! I have an exciting announcement to share in this newsletter, along with our usual content. Let’s get started shall we? :)

ONE THING I’M UNLEARNING

[micro actions have macro impacts]

Do you ever set a goal for yourself and, after weeks or months of chipping away, you know you’re doing the work—but for some reason, you don’t feel any closer?

That’s how I felt after pivoting my content earlier this year. I kept showing up, experimenting, trying new things… but it felt like progress was crawling.

So I forced myself to zoom out. I looked back at everything I’ve done in the last year—work, personal growth, healing—and realized I had actually come a long way.

The problem wasn’t that I wasn’t moving forward. The problem was that I was too buried in the day-to-day to notice my progression.

And that’s when it clicked: you’re usually not as stuck as you think.

Progress is quieter, more subtle, and often shows up in micro shifts before it turns into big milestones.

For me, it wasn’t the big achievements that showed growth—it was noticing the little ways I was moving differently through my days.

Here are 8 signs you’re growing—even if it doesn’t feel like it yet:

1. You actually notice when you’re tired – and you rest.

2. You catch yourself before spiralling.

3. You recover from bad days faster than before.

4. You’re more intentional with who gets your time.

5. You pause before reacting.

6. You feel discomfort in old habits that used to feel normal.

7. You can name what you’re feeling – and why.

8. You no longer need constant external validation.

ONE HEALING PROTOCOL

[abdominal massages]

Do you ever get that tight, knotted feeling in your stomach at the end of the day?
It used to happen to me all the time—a build-up of stress and anxiety from work and life. Sometimes it wasn’t even the stress itself, but the shallow breathing that came with it.

From a nervous system lens, knots in the stomach are your body’s way of saying “I don’t feel safe.” It’s emotional tension stored in your gut (aka your second brain).

That’s why I end my day with breathwork and a gentle abdominal massage. I press into the spots on my core that feel tight, breathing in deeply and slowly exhale. If you want more pressure, you can use a Theragun on the lowest setting with the round attachment.

The best part? These massages don’t just release tension—they can also get digestion moving when you’re feeling stuck.

ONE RECIPE

[stewed apple and pear dessert]

The week before my period is the most annoying time of the month. I don’t get super PMS-y but I significantly notice my energy levels dwindling down before my period (which is due to decreasing levels of estrogen and progesterone aka our hormones).

TMI but I also find that my poops aren’t as smooth during this time LOL. And i’m always craving something sweet!

So to combat this, I make stewed apple and pear which is a great cozy warm snack that is gentle on digestion, soothes the gut lining, and helps with bloating or constipation!

Plus slow cooked fruits provide a steady glucose release — which is key when you have sugar cravings! Apples and pears are also hydrating, and have yin-nourishing qualities.

ONE TOOL

[binaural beats]

As promised, I have a special announcement to make…

I’ve been talking about my gut health, skin, and nervous system regulation journey for many months now. Some of you may have seen the teas that I’ve been posting on my IG stories or YouTube, which I attribute to being a big part of my healing journey.

For the last few months, I’ve been developing tea blends inspired by traditional chinese medicine, that have supported my digestion and gut, different phases of my cycle, skin health, and emotional well being.

I have such a deep connection to these blends, and how much they’ve helped me in getting back to the basics of life, and that’s when it clicked for me…

If these teas have helped me so much, perhaps there are other women out there who could also benefit too?

If you’re like me and have gone through numerous health challenges both mentally and physically, you know how exhausting it can be when it comes to healing yourself. That’s why I wanted to create something that simplified everyday health for women, and that starts with understanding our inner code…

I’m pleased to introduce to you — Inner Code: cycle-synced teas for the modern woman, inspired by traditinal chinese medicine. i’m in the early stages right now — finalizing the mvp (minimum viable product), tweaking the formulations, and getting feedback from my VIP tea tester community.

If this sounds exciting to you, join me on Instagram as I document the entire journey of me building this brand from the ground up, bootstrapping the business, and showing everything from logistics to marketing, and the behind the scenes of pursuing my dream :)

Thank you for reading the 3rd issue of The Art of Unlearning! Are there any topics you want me to talk about in the next issue or in a video or post?

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