Wellness Through Mind, Body, Spirit & Community

Mother Earth’s Sacred Treasures: Maca Root

Mother Earth’s Sacred Treasures: Maca Root
Maca root, a humble tuber from the high-altitude Andean soils of Peru, has been celebrated for centuries for its powerful benefits. Ancient Inca warriors revered maca as a superfood that enhanced energy, stamina, and fertility, even utilizing it as a pre-battle boost. Science now validates these traditional uses, confirming maca's role in balancing stress hormones and enhancing mood, energy, and libido thanks to its rich content of adaptogens, essential amino acids, and a wealth of vital nutrients.

Rich in calcium, B vitamins, essential minerals, and more than 50 phyto-chemicals, maca is a nutrient-packed powerhouse. It's versatile and can easily be incorporated into daily diets; a teaspoon can transform a smoothie, enrich oatmeal, or create a delightful adaptogenic latte. Though a potent ingredient, maca is kind to the digestive system when used in recommended amounts, especially if you choose organic, gelatinized maca powder.

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Celebrating The Pink Full Micro-Moon with a Mugwort Tea Ritual

Celebrating The Pink Full Micro-Moon with a Mugwort Tea Ritual
As the Pink Full Micro Moon graces the sky this weekend, it encourages quiet reflection and growth. This lunar phase, known for its association with renewal and the subtle emergence of spring, draws attention to the importance of introspection and embracing life's natural cycles. The Pink Moon's quieter presence, being a micro-moon, encourages us to pause and consider our own seasons of growth, much like ancient traditions that celebrated fertility and renewal under its glow.

In connection with this celestial event, mugwort tea emerges as a potent ally in crafting a restorative ritual. Steeped in history and revered across cultures for its ability to enhance intuition and vivid dreaming, mugwort offers compounds that support relaxation and digestion. Sipping this tea, especially during the Pink Full Micro Moon, provides an opportunity to ground yourself, foster reflection, and honor the small, meaningful changes that support well-being

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Meet Frederique!

Hi, I’m Fredy Begin. My personal healing journey—for myself and my family—has fueled my mission to help others experience deep, lasting transformation. With decades of professional experience, an enormous toolbox of evidence-based strategies, and a love for laughter, I’ve developed a unique approach that’s equal parts effective, playful, and deeply compassionate.

My Stacking Stones approach brings together neuroscience, attachment theory, expressive therapies, and ancient wisdom to address challenges at every level—mind, body, spirit, and community. This integrative method works especially well for families with strong-willed children and for individuals who’ve tried everything but still feel stuck or are ready to go beyond coping to thrive.

Because of the high demand for this work, I’ve created courses, workshops, and a library of free resources to share what I’ve spent years learning and refining. Healing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming; I make it accessible and fun, so you’ll actually want to take the steps to transform your life.
I believe that when families heal, the world becomes a more peaceful, joyful place—and I want to make that vision a reality. If finances are a barrier to accessing my offerings, reach out to me directly—I’m here to make this work available to everyone.
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