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Lanya McKittrick
6 days ago2 min read
Embracing Sadness: Why It's Not a Bad Thing
I've noticed something: when someone is sad, people instinctively try to make them feel better. It’s a natural reaction—our loved ones...
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Lanya McKittrick
6 days ago2 min read
Taking Myself on a Date – Because I Deserve It
I’m currently taking a coaching class on how to use intuition to help myself and others, and last night, during the self-care module, we...
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Lanya McKittrick
Jan 233 min read
A Peaceful Pause: Discover the Benefits of Guided Meditation
In the midst of our fast-paced lives, finding time to slow down and reconnect with ourselves can feel impossible. We rush from one...
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Lanya McKittrick
Jan 214 min read
Embracing Past Life Regression: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery
This past week, I experienced something that forever shifted my perspective on healing and spirituality: a past life regression with a...
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Lanya McKittrick
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Reconnecting with your Heart: A Journey to Renewal and Self-Care
I’m just going to put it out there…October and November have been hard for me. The last few weeks have been a journey of trying to make...
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Lanya McKittrick
Nov 11, 20243 min read
The Power of Gratitude - Finding Light in Times of Uncertainty
A few years ago, I began a simple yet profound practice: keeping a gratitude journal. At first, it was a quiet space for me to record...
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Lanya McKittrick
Oct 21, 20245 min read
From Diagnosis to Discovery: Learning to Feel Again
Life can change in an instant, and for me, that moment came during what I thought was a routine eye exam. My son’s diagnosis with Usher...
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Lanya McKittrick
Sep 3, 20249 min read
From Darkness to Light: A Preview and History of "Silence and Light"
Silence and Light, my memoir, comes out on September 3, 2024 and I hope you’ll pick up a copy. Words can not describe how excited yet...
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Lanya McKittrick
Aug 29, 20242 min read
It's OK to not be OK
Some days I’m not ok. Yesterday was one of those days. I found that multiple things going on in my life right now activated a trauma...
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Lanya McKittrick
Aug 20, 20245 min read
Cleaning out my closet helped me figure out who I am (and who I'm not)
It’s taken me some time to write about this. To catch you up if you haven’t been following my blogs, back in February of this year, I...
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Lanya McKittrick
Aug 5, 20246 min read
Getting Back on the Horse: Lessons in emotion, connection, and unbridled love
Last night I was finally ready - ready to get back on my horse - literally and figuratively. I moved out of my ranch back in December to...
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Lanya McKittrick
Jul 29, 20246 min read
My Emotional Journey and Insights from the Usher Syndrome Connections Conference
Last week was the 15th Usher Syndrome Connections Conference in Rochester, NY. I always look forward to this time. This year was full of...
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Lanya McKittrick
Jul 18, 20249 min read
Embracing the Balance: Prioritizing My Kids and Myself
I'm learning every day how choosing self-care and life balance isn't selfish. Here my journey and advice on how to prioritize yourself.
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Lanya McKittrick
Jun 17, 20246 min read
Out of the Silence and into the Light
This past year has brought dramatic changes to my life. I'm sharing the latest chapter in my story.


Lanya McKittrick
Aug 16, 20235 min read
After Twenty Five Years - Creating a New Shared Understanding of Trauma
Raising a child with disabilities takes a toll on a marriage. I'm reflecting back and speaking out about what I've learned.
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