From my soul to your thoughts

I need to get something off my chest today, and I hope you'll stick with me.

Fair warning: this might not be for the faint of heart.

I've been in this professional space for 11 years. Since the onset of the pandemic, I’ve been trying to reach as many people as possible with the life-changing work I do. In this effort, I fell into a downward spiral of listening to all the so-called experts on internet marketing. They kept telling me my messages were too broad and that I needed to focus on just one "thing."

But guess what? None of those narrowed, watered-down angles helped people find me.

In fact, it was my foundational platforms that continued to bring the right people—those who could see the journey and wanted the experience.

For those of you who are unclear about what I "do," let me start with the name of my company: Turning Leaves. Our tagline? Recovery, Life, AND Wellness Coaching.

Next, my qualifications: International Mental Health Practitioner, Master Addictions Specialist, and Psycho-Nutrition Consultant.

Every piece of content I share, whether it’s a newsletter, article, blog, or social media post, is a slice of my working knowledge.

Listen, I am a complex human being! I didn’t get to where I am today by sharing simple work or easy methods. I walk in the complexities of continuous growth. I’ve worked tirelessly, documenting the work I’ve done on and with myself from the inside out, including every time I’ve had to start from the beginning. This has allowed me to utilize tools in expansive ways across different areas or situations effectively and purposefully, all so that those who come to me can start their journey for whatever reasons and needs they have and find their momentum more smoothly and quickly than I did.

Yes, the systems and processes I use with clients are effective for a broad population—that’s the beauty of it!

Alcohol dependence is tricky, and food addiction is cunning. We can’t just put down food and swear it off.

Perfectionism and people-pleasing codependencies are incredibly difficult attachments to adjust because they are beautiful parts of our personalities that got skewed along the way.

All of these issues create stress, anxiety, and depressive states, imprisoning the natural way our bodies were meant to function—oxidative stress, leaky gut, cortisol dumps, hormonal imbalance—you name it.

If you can’t see how this all ties together and fuels my passion to share as much knowledge as I can, in increments that fit the shrinking attention spans on social media platforms and in short-form writing, then maybe you aren’t looking past the "graphics."

Please believe me when I say this isn’t meant to be rude.

This rant is for me. I am a complex being. I know I’m an acquired taste, and not everyone can see past the external facets. Just know that I’ve overcome many things in life. I often say I’ve lived many lives. Even my husband would tell you I completely changed everything about how I approach living in the past 11 years. It isn’t easy letting go of old wounds, negative attachments, and a multitude of fears. I pride myself on being open, honest, genuine, and transparent.

If you’re still reading, this is how I feel right here, right now.

What I can offer you is an open invitation to grab some space on my calendar. Let’s sit down, talk about you, how you’re experiencing life, and how you’d prefer to see yourself. Let’s see what type of roadmap we can create just for you.

You don’t have to identify as having a problem with alcohol. I’ve heard more times than I can count, “I don’t have an addiction, but I wonder if you can help me...” You don’t even need to struggle with anxiety or depression.

The only thing you truly need is a desire to improve from where you are today.

I’ll close with this:

My life’s work is centered around Recovery, Life, AND Wellness.

The modality I choose to serve through is coaching because I find it to be a highly effective, forward-moving momentum.

As a practitioner, specialist, and consultant, I am driven by getting results for my clients.

If you’re intrigued at all, book a time on my calendar for a conversation.

Let’s see how we can work together to create a roadmap tailored just for you.

Warm regards,

Tricia Parido

Mental Health Practitioner, Master Addictions Specialist, Psycho-Nutrition Consultant