Brandon Jacobs Yoga

And on this day you were born. . Not only am I incredibly lucky to walk this path with you, and not only is Madelyn so very fortunate to have someone like you as her Mama, but the Earth is incredibly lucky that you choose to share your gifts with her. . Happy Birthday, my love.... . Always and all ways. . #happybirthday #happybirthdaytoyou #birthdaylove #30something #womenstyles #weloveyou #thirtysomething #dayyouwereborn #birthdaycelebrations #birthdaygirl #birthdayballoons #birthdayideas #birthdayshoot #birthdaydate #birthdaydateday #birthdaydates #birthdaymonth #march22 #march22nd #LOTP #PB4L #LWANP See more

On Monday, we released the second episode of The Integrative Path Podcast. . It is a raw, vulnerable and exposing piece where I share my story around my health challenges. . https://pihealth.ca/the-integrative-path-podcast/... . The truth is that I would have died without integrative healthcare. Really. . If you choose to listen, thank you for doing so in this space and in this place (an homage to our dear friend, Kriket's sweet words). . And if you listen, please share far and wide. This story or this concept may just save the life of someone you love. . And I can safely say I am proud of the work that has been done in the name of Integrative Healthcare. The man I see in Ohio @kanodiamd was on @drphil yesterday discussing exactly this. . So change is happening. . . . See more

If you'd like to hear me at my most vulnerable and raw self, please listen to our second episode of the Integrative Path Podcast . https://pihealth.ca/the-integrative-path-podcast/ . Some of you may have heard pieces of my story but I decided to tell it all. Or as much as came out during this discussion.... . It's a very exposing piece, but it is as authentic as it gets. . I would have died without integrative healthcare. Really. . If you choose to listen, thank you for doing so in this space and in this place (an homage to our dear friend, Kriket's sweet words). . And if you listen, please share far and wide. This story or this concept may just save the life of someone you love. . See more

Dear Kriket, . You helped me to get my life back when my Dad died. I found my way to your healing hands and healing room only a few weeks after he was gone. You welcomed me in and you offered me guidance and friendship as I navigated these muddy, cold and lonely waters. . You listened, you extracted, you gave homework, you heard me and saw me. You gave me hope that my Death Narrative could change. You helped me to heal and I thought I had a lot more time to show you and to re...turn any sort of favor. You offered time, space, energy, gifts, hugs, texts, emails, insight, and then more time. . You greeted me with a, "Hello young man" or a "Well hello there handsome." . And isn't it truly the way Spirit works...My Death ceremony we had planned together was bumped from December 14 and I did it on my own on January 13. You sent me a voice message of what to do and assured me I could do it without you. A message I will keep always. . I had the privilege of being back in your room on February 13 and you said that that particular work was complete. It was time to bury that story and to write another narrative. In this session you offered me armour and we began our work on hope and purpose . When we spoke on February 25, you made certain you would honor these in ceremony for me on the full moon. And I know that you carried this forward with what would be our final check in when you stated, "those are perfect prayers and requests ." . So isn't it ironic that just a few moments and hours later and only a day after the full moon,Spirit took you for its own. One of the other great loves of my life. . Without you, I couldn't have made here, in this form and in this place. This version of me. You helped me mend my broken heart. You passed along messages from my Dad and helped me to see and love again. But now who helps me with the heartbreak from the loss of you? . And I'm left here with so many questions that you would tell me I already have the answers to. And I need you and miss you all the same.. . Until next time, dear friend and teacher. . We'll be seeing you. . Love, Brandon See more

The Second Super Bowl Without You . I have learned another valuable lesson in the past 19 months since my Dad passed away. . Sometimes traditions die with the person who started them.... You may recall my post from last year talking about how I'd watched every Super Bowl with my Dad since I was 13. Last year we did our best to watch and enjoy, and as you can imagine, it just wasn't the same. . Perhaps this will change as Madelyn gets older or as I continue to move through this loss. . But something new my Dad has taught me is that sometimes a tradition dies with the one who started it. . And with that, this will be the first Super Bowl I haven't watched since I was 13.

Oh the joy you bring to our world... . Madelyn Ryan Richie . Happy Half Birthday, sweetheart. ... . . . @heather.gazley See more

I smile with my eyes (@tyrabanks) . Oh. And I sit now. . And crawl.... . Good luck Mama and Dada. . Love Madelyn. . See more

A few people have asked me if this year (and holiday season) is easier without my Dad than last year was. . And with all of the "firsts" gone, with the joy of Madelyn, with business being good, etc. you would think I would be able to say, "Yes." . But I actually cannot.... . Because this year it is far worse. . I am not numb. The pain is not acute. I am not in survival mode. I am not getting through the first of everything without him. . I am here, present and aware and I feel E V E R Y T H I N G. . I feel it all. The unfillable gaping hole in my heart without him. . I get and appreciate the advice of being thankful for the time I had with him, to lean into the joy of everything we have, etc. I get it. . But my answer is still real and true to me. . Is this year more easeful without my Dad than last year? . No. It is far worse. . But I still thank you for asking. See more

Happy three year anniversary to the entire current (and future) team @parkintegrative. We are so fortunate to celebrate with each and every one of you. . What a massive year we have upcoming rolling into 2021! . Photo from one of our very first photo shoots - courtesy of @curtistrentphotography... . Beautified by @ambervictoriamakeup . . . @heather.gazley @neejabakshi @mixmanmash @carinaludgate @henrykbrandingco . . . See more

The Calendar Turn . For many of us who own a calendar, turning it over on the first of the month can mean so many different things. . To many, it's new beginning. A new start. A reminder of what is to come. For many, it's the beginning of anything you want it to be.... . . . And I suppose it is for me too, in a sense. . But with the turn of each month, I am reminded of July 1, 2019. As every month goes by, it is a reminder of another month without my Father. Another month of memories he hasn't been around to see. Another month of missing him. . Another month. . And I suppose it could be different if he passed on a different day of the month. Perhaps not. . What I do know is that I think he held on until July 1, so that we would always have a reason to celebrate him. So we would never forget. So that we would know he was Somewhere. . But with each month that moves through us, I turn the page, and I am brought right back there. . And it is still surreal that the next turn is 18 months... . Throwback to 1982... . Leave a comment below and let me know what turning to a new month represents for you

Oh how I long for the days that you would make these memories with Madelyn... . Almost 17 months without you and somehow it seems like this Christmas may be even harder without you. . .... . See more