Real talk and tiny wins on the road to feeling better.

Wellness Wins and Woes

Life gets messy, especially when you’re trying to feel better in your own skin. This Wellness Journey section is where I keep track of everything my family and I have tried — from daith piercings for migraines to skin flare-ups and things we wish someone told us sooner. No pressure. No perfection. Just real experiences and what’s helped us along the way.

Recent Hurdles

What I’ve Been Figuring Out Lately

From calming my rosacea to finishing Invisalign, these are the things I’ve been working through. Some took trial and error, some were easier than I expected, and I picked up a few tips along the way.

Neck flushed with hives or rosacea due to being nervous.
My Rosacea Story

Still learning what my skin actually likes. This post breaks down what triggered flare-ups and what gave me a little relief.

Clear aligners with a purple background.
Aligners as an Adult

Here are the tips and tricks I picked up while straightening my teeth as an adult using Invisalign. Things I didn’t know going in, but definitely do now.

Tips to Deal with Social Anxiety Over the Holidays

Social Anxiety Tips That Help Me

Simple things that helped me feel less awkward and more like myself in social situations. No overthinking required.

Jen Soltys before and after Keto

How Keto Helped My Mental Fog

Not saying it’s magic, but eating this way cleared my head and helped me feel way less anxious day to day.

Squishy Cat Stress Relievers

Calming Gift Ideas for Anxious Minds

Soothing little things to help take the edge off. These are my go-to gift ideas for anxious friends (and myself).