There are days when you donât burn outâyou butt out. As in: your body hits a wall, your brain fogs over, and your butt? It lands on the couch, because you canât take another step. You’re too fried to function and worse yet, you don’t even care. Thatâs when you need a lifeline. And thatâs why the Burnout Butt Pack was born.
The Day It Hit Me – Literally
It started out as a normal day.
I had a plan: write a little, grab some groceries, maybe enjoy the rare feeling of having a rhythm.
Instead, I spent over four hours on the phone with eight different VA representatives trying to get my veteran husbandâwho is officially enrolled in the systemâaccess to basic care.
Each call sent me somewhere else. Each answer contradicted the last. Each transfer added another layer of confusion, rage, and helplessness.
Eventually, someone told me that maybe someone might call us back. No clarity. No appointment. No resolution.
What I did walk away with? A fried nervous system, a racing heart, total decision fatigue, tear-stung eyeballs, and the kind of mental fog that makes even drinking water feel like a chore.
In that moment, I knew: I didnât need a productivity hack. I didnât need a self-care checklist. I needed triage.
Why the Burnout Butt Pack Exists:
I built this resource for the moments where life asks too much of you; when your body finally says âno.â
Itâs for:
Emotional ambush days (crappy phone calls, family meltdowns, tax season, anyone?)
Post-crisis comedowns where youâre shaky, empty, and canât even think about dinner
High-functioning folks who hide the crash until they canât anymore
Chronic caregivers and advocates who are always âonâ until something breaks
The Burnout Butt Pack is not a big wellness bruhaha. Itâs the bare minimum survival kitâshame-free, nervous-system-friendly, and designed for real life. It’s designed to get you from crisis to at least calm-for-now so you can make decisions that won’t land you in jail.
Inside, youâll find the N.O.P.E. Protocol:
âď¸ Nourish – Ground your belly and fill the tank âď¸ Oxygenate – Give your cells clean energy âď¸ Pause – Give your brain time to get back online âď¸ Exhale – Settle your nervous system, even just a little
Too Fried To Function Ain’t a Productivity Problem
Too often, people like me, and maybe people like you,blame themselves when they canât push through.
When they cuss out the person on the other end of the phone.
When we listen to yet another on-hold message while tears leak down our face.
When we just. canât. anymore.
We think weâre lazy. Unmotivated. Undisciplined.
But hereâs the wild truth:
đĽ Are you weak…or inflamed? đ§ Are you incapable…or just overwhelmed? đŤ You’re not – let me repeat, not – broken. Youâre human, not a machine.
The Burnout Butt Pack is the bridge back to yourself. I start here when my brain feels like blacktop-fried eggs. And itâs available for anyone else who needs it, too – FOR FREE.
Too Fried to Function? Get the Pack. Rescue Your Energy. Reclaim Your Day.
Because letâs be honestâburnout isnât always a big crash. Sometimes itâs just one phone call too many. One email too far. One Tuesday that feels like a whole damn week.
And if thatâs where you are today⌠I see you.
The Burnout Butt Pack was made for exactly this moment.
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Theyâre full of shadows and questions. Sometimes, you canât see the path aheadâor even be sure one exists. But the woods are also alive with possibility, if you choose to follow the path that presents itself. My journey down that mysterious path started on June 12, 2020, standing in the crisp morning air of the Wilderness Edge campground in Millinocket, Maine.
A mysterious path into mist-shrouded woods….stay safe or follow that path? What would you do?
Out of the WoodsâOr So I Thought
After months of being trapped behind a computer screen, staring at a Brady-Bunch grid of disinterested students, I had stepped into the sunlightâout of the woods, or so I thought. My skin drank in the Vitamin D like it had been paroled from a windowless cell, and every sip of coffee felt like a love letter to freedom. I smiled at my fellow work campers, a welcome change of scenery from pandemic-era teaching, and I knew that there was only goodness to come.
But as my husband Scot wiped yet another streak of blood off his arm, courtesy of the carnivorous black flies swarming us like a Biblical plague, I realized we werenât out yet. We had entered a different kind of woodsâthe kind filled with buzzing tormentors and desperate experiments with insect repellent. The path forward wasnât clear, and the stakes felt personal.
Black Flies and Bug Battles
I hadnât noticed the flies so much; granted, Iâd been sequestered in our camper our first 10 days there, finishing out my teaching contract. Then again, bugs had never really pestered me that much. Over the course of my life, I could count on two hands how many mosquito bites Iâd hadâit really had never been a problem.
Scot, on the other hand, served as a walking bug buffetâa tough break for someone who loved being outdoors. We tried everything: citronella candles, store-bought sprays, even patchouli oil mixed with hydrocortisone cream. The patchouli workedâuntil he sweated it off, which didnât take long. Long sleeves and bug netting werenât much help either, especially when he was trying to build sheds at the campground. It felt like a losing battle.
Scot battled the relentless bugs with grit, but seeing him covered in scabs and scars unsettled me. On the worst days, he stayed inside to let wounds heal before braving another round of attacks. Hope? Weâd let it slip through our fingers like mosquito repellent in a rainstormâdesperate, frustrated, and out of ideas.
If only Iâd known then what I know now! Fortunately I learned and those lessons became The Wild Squatchesâ Natural Defense Guide.
This free guide shares 5 herbal remedies to keep bugs at bayânaturally. If youâve ever faced your own losing battle against the bite, I hope these recipes help you find relief.
Then came the guideâour light through the trees. She wasnât just an intuitive herbalist; she was someone who had walked this path before. One day, as we were chatting about natural healing, I popped off, âYou wouldnât happen to have a concoction to keep the bugs away, would you?â
Testing the FormulaâA Breakthrough Moment
Essential oils and herbsânatureâs powerful allies for healing and protection.
Next thing I knew, there were four testers in the mail, and the experimentation began. Within a few weeks, weâd found the magic combination that not only kept the biting beasts away but stayed on even when Scotâs sweat glands were working overtime. We held our breath as Scot stepped outside, armed with the latest formulaâour best shot at freedom from the flying piranhas.
I watched in awe as the mouthy Texas mosquitos stayed at least a yard away. It was like witnessing a miracleâor at least the end of a horror movie where the hero finally gets a break. Minutes dragged by, and I half-expected him to come sprinting back, swatting at imaginary enemies. But he didnât. Instead, he strolled back, skin intact, grinning like heâd just conquered Everest.
SUCCESS! Squatch-Off was bornâand if Iâm being honest, I almost cried. After years of battling bugs, chasing dead-end solutions, and wasting money on insect repellent that never worked, this moment felt like striking gold in the wilderness. Relief, pride, and disbelief collided as I realized we had finally won. And we had won not once, but twice; because surprise! Born alongside this bouncing baby bug spray was a bouncing baby business: Wild Squatch Wellness. Weâd had TWINS!
But there was more to come…
The Wild Squatch Forest Takes Root
As I sketched out marketing pitches and dreamed up mascots for Squatch-Off, the Wild Squatch Forest began to unfurl in my mind.
A mystical forest alive with secrets, glowing symbols, Bigfoot, and Rune the Owl watching from above.
Trees sprouted from the soil of my imagination, their branches tangled with stories and secrets. I saw ancient wisdom carved into bark and whispered through leaves, a place where mysterious creatures like Bigfoot guided wanderers down mossy paths toward natural health and freedom.
But the forest didnât just growâit pulsed, alive with intuition and connection. It became more than a setting; it became a sanctuary, a universe, an entire ecosystem for those ready to reclaim their health sovereignty and step away from big pharmaâs shadows. I wasnât just launching a productâI was planting the seeds of an idea where health and freedom could take root and thrive.
The forest became a living, breathing metaphor for intuition and connection, reflecting the very essence of what I wanted Wild Squatch Wellness to be. It wasnât just about repelling bugsâit was about reclaiming freedom, stepping out of the shadows, and trusting natureâs wisdom to light the way.
This whole process caught me off guard; Iâd been guiding people as a health coach for years, always wanting to tie nature and Bigfoot and listening to your inner wisdom and intuition into that, but could never figure out how to do that. I still donât quite know how a bug spray sparked an empire, but stranger things have happened in the woods. It snapped the puzzle pieces into place and laid out a sparkling, mysterious path to follow.
A New Dream, Born in the Wilderness
I followed that path, and now I’m thrilled to invite you to step onto that path yourself!
You can be one of the first users of Squatch-Off, our completely organic, nature-derived, plant-based insect repellent. No factory chemicals, no pointless fillers or diluting agents. Just a pure, untainted, and fully potent combination of all-natural, minimally processed ingredients.
Squatch-Off: the bugs canât find Bigfoot and they wonât find you! This all-natural insect repellent keeps you invisible to pests so you can truly enjoy the outdoorsâno toxic chemicals, no compromisesâjust natureâs defense at its finest!
Legend has it that Bigfootâs secret to staying hidden isnât just stealthâitâs natureâs own defense. While we wait for Squatch-Off to launch this spring, you can get a head start with The Wild Squatchesâ Natural Defense Guide! Borrow a page from Bigfootâs survival playbook with 5 herbal remedies to stay off the bug radar.
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Taking a leap into the unknown is never easy, but for us, it was a matter of survival. Leaving behind the safety nets of our old lives pushed us to grow in ways we never expected. That leap wasnât just about changing our lives; it also changed the way we see health, balance, and even ourselves.
But hereâs the thing about stepping into the unknown: it doesnât stop at the leap. The real magic happens when you start to settle into that wild, untamed space and realize itâs been waiting for you all along. For us, thatâs where nature stepped inâteaching us lessons about balance, healing, and what it really means to live fully.
Rediscovering Wisdom Beyond the Edge
What waits for you beyond your comfort zone? For many, itâs a journey into holistic wellness, a deeper connection to nature, or a willingness to question the systems weâve trusted for too long. Take the modern medical-pharmaceutical industry, for example. While its strengthsâlike life-saving surgeries and emergency careâare undeniable, itâs also become a profit-driven machine that often focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes.
Ancient and alternative healing practices offer us something profound: balance. They focus on the whole personâbody, mind, and spiritâand remind us to trust in natureâs ability to restore harmony. At first, these approaches might feel unfamiliar, but theyâre rooted in traditions that have supported human health for centuries. Whether itâs through herbal remedies or mindfulness practices, they shift the focus from quick fixes to deeper, transformative journeys. Take nutrition, for exampleâitâs not just about whatâs on your plate; it can be a powerful tool in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, often with results that go far beyond what medications can offer.
A Personal Journey: Ditching the Quick Fixes
For most of my life, I struggled with a malfunctioning thyroid. I tried countless medical âsolutionsââall of them expensive, none of them lasting. No matter how hard I worked to shed the extra weight (and keep it off) or find my energy again, I kept hitting walls. Eventually, I had enough.
With some of the courage Iâd cultivated on our adventure, and with support from a community that believed in natural wellness, I made a bold choice: I walked away from conventional medicine and began seeking natural alternatives.
From nutrient-packed meals to herbal teas and supplements, these natural interventions are helping me transform my thyroid health naturally.
It wasnât easyâchange rarely isâbut it changed my life. Over the past several months, with the help of high-quality supplements, herbal teas, intentional nutrition, and even focused meditation, Iâve watched my body repair itself. My hair and nails are growing stronger, my body temperature is finally stabilizing, and even my underwear is fitting better! (If you know, you know.) For the full story, click here.
A Blueprint for Balance
Nature offers more than beautyâit offers wisdom. Just as ecosystems thrive when everything works together in harmony, our health flourishes when we take a holistic approach. Ancient practices like herbal medicine and mindfulness focus on prevention and the bodyâs innate ability to heal, while modern medicine excels in acute care and advanced technologies. When we bring these approaches together, we create a balanced, sustainable path to wellness.
Take turmeric, for exampleâa cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Its active compound, curcumin, is celebrated for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Remedies like turmeric and ashwagandha arenât just old traditions; theyâre gaining recognition in modern wellness for their proven benefits. Even grounding techniques, like walking barefoot on natural surfaces, align beautifully with the balance ancient wisdom teaches us. Theyâve been shown to reduce inflammation and lift our moods, reminding us that sometimes the simplest practices are the most profound.
Golden Milk Recipe: A cozy, anti-inflammatory drink to end your day with balance and warmth.
One of my favorite ways to embrace this balance is through my nightly ritual of golden milk. A simple blend of turmeric, cinnamon, and milk, itâs become a cornerstone of my thyroid healing journey. Thereâs something grounding and nurturing about this small act of self-care at the end of the day.
If youâd like to try it, click the recipe card above for an instant download!
Herbal Remedies, Leeches, and Modern Medicine: A Conversation
Herbal remedies often get written off as old-fashioned or ‘alternative,’ but science is starting to catch up to their potential. Take white willow bark, for example. This ancient remedy has long been used to relieve pain and inflammationâso much so that it inspired the development of modern aspirin. And ashwagandha? This incredible herb has been shown to lower cortisol levels and boost resilience to stress. These time-tested remedies remind us that ancient wisdom often has a place in modern wellness.
That said, not every old remedy stands the test of time. Bleeding with leeches? Letâs leave that one in the past. But some ideasâlike the power of laughterâare timeless. Research from institutions like the Mayo Clinic shows that laughter therapy can lower stress hormones, improve immune function, and release endorphins. Even a quick laugh can boost your mood and lower your blood pressure.
And let me tell you, few things are funnier than Scot wrestling with a broken black tank pipe.
The Great Black Tank Fiasco
Everyoneâevery RVing blogger, YouTuber, and parts personâhad told us to NEVER put butt wipes down the toilet. But hygiene, especially in those parts, can be challenging in such a small space, and we found wipes that specifically said Safe for RV Septic Systems. Alas, the advertising was false. Soon, we found ourselves dealing with the proverbial poop pyramid, which was not only encroaching upwards into our living (and smelling) space but also leaking out the bottom onto our campsite. Being a Sunday and far from any kind of open parts store, we had to make do with what we had.
Scot, armed with duct tape, gloves, and a wildly misplaced sense of optimism, approached the failing pipes. And me? I was doubled over with laughter before he even got started. The first time he crouched under the camper, I heard a loud splatter and a string
of colorful language that made me laugh even harder. I could barely breathe. Between handing him a variety of wrenches, pliers, and other tools I couldnât identify, tears streamed down my face.
To his credit, Scot gamely tried to make it work, but every time he adjusted something, a new leak sprouted. At one point, he emerged, covered in questionable splatters, and glared at me while I sat uselessly on a rock nearby, gasping for air between fits of giggles.
âGlad this is so entertaining for you,â he muttered, which, of course, only made it worse.
By the time the tank was temporarily patched with duct tape and a prayer, we were both laughing so hard we couldnât even be mad. It was gross. It was ridiculous. And it was the best belly laugh Iâd had in months.
Even after lifeâs messiest moments, laughter brings us together. A shared laugh by the river reminds us that joy is always within reach.
So no, leeches wonât be making a comeback in our wellness toolkit. But laughter? Thatâs staying forever. Itâs a reminder that even when life gets messyâliterallyâthereâs always something to smile about. And honestly, Iâm still laughing at the memory of Scotâs poopocalypse.
Whatâs Beyond the Edge?
The edge of your comfort zone isnât just a boundaryâitâs a threshold. Beyond it lies the untamed terrain of discovery, where the unknown transforms from a place of fear into a wellspring of possibility. Itâs where life nudges you to shed the familiar and step boldly into the wilderness of what could be.
Out there, past the safety of what you know, lies the birthplace of transformation. Maybe itâs redefining your health, discovering your wild purpose, or rekindling a connection to nature that once felt instinctive but now seems distant. Whatever calls you, stepping into the unknown is where lifeâs magic unfolds.
Picture this: youâre the adventurer, following tracks through the forest. The trees close in around you, shadows stretching long across the path. Each step feels uncertain, the trail ahead murky and undefined. Fear whispers that you should turn back, but curiosity pulls you forward. You donât know where the tracks lead, but you keep walking because some part of you senses that the forest holds answers you canât find anywhere else.
And then it happensâan opening in the trees. Sunlight filters through,
illuminating a view you couldnât have imagined from where you started. The journey was winding and strange, but it brought you to a place where clarity emerges. Isnât that how transformation works? The path isnât always linear, but it always leads somewhere meaningful.
The mysterious path beckons…will you follow the tracks?
You Won’t Know if You Don’t Go
In many ways, the unknown is like Bigfoot. Elusive. Mysterious. A mix of wonder and intimidation. But thatâs precisely why itâs so powerfulâit challenges you to grow. Bigfootâs tracks inspire curiosity, daring us to follow, even when the destination isnât clear. And when you take that first step, you begin to uncover strengths and possibilities you didnât know you had.
So, what waits beyond your edge? Maybe itâs a healthier body fueled by intentional choices. Perhaps itâs a life rooted in alignment with your values and passions. Maybe itâs an unshakable connection to the natural world, where you finally feel at home. The tracks ahead are yours to follow, but they require courage, trust, and an open heart.
Channel your inner Bigfoot. Be bold. Be curious. Trust the wildness beyond. Those tracks might not lead exactly where you expect, but theyâll take you exactly where you need to go. Sometimes, the most profound journeys start with a single, brave step into the unknown. Will you take it?
And speaking of the unknown, you can take the first step over the edge by discovering your unique Bigfoot Archetype with our Bigfoot Archetype Quiz!
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