Are you tired of feeling like shit?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

My name is Crystal McLain and I teach people how to stop feeling like shit, and how to start feeling healthy, empowered, and fulfilled, through something I call, Creative Self Care.

 

So, I think it's fair to say, most of us are aware that the self care industry is booming. You can buy anything from meditation apps to meal subscriptions, fascia blasters and face serums, and some kind of gummy that claims to reverse ailments like insomnia, weight gain, and brain fog. 

And because the average American feels they're teetering on the edge of physical, mental or emotional collapse, we are gobbling this stuff up in our desperate attempt to feel better.   

But here's the thing, we probably don't need a lot of this stuff.

What we do need, however, is to understand WHY we're feeling like shit, and how to create a lifestyle that supports our mind, body and mother-lovin' soul...instead of just buying more stuff.

Creative Self Care is a practice that utilizes your inherit qualities like curiosity, critical thinking, and ingenuity, to strengthen the mind-body connection. It gives you the knowledge and tools to align your actions with your REAL needs, so you can create a better human experience.

 

My motto is: The more you understand something, the better able you are at taking care of it. 

Here at CMC it's my mission to inspire people to understand THEMSELVES. 

So, the plan is to improve your body literacy and deepen your self awareness- and to have a good time while doing so. 

 

Body literacy is knowing how the nervous system reacts to your thoughts, feelings and circumstances. It allows you to recognize and understand the subtle cues that your body is giving you, all the time, about your health and wellbeing.

When you improve your body literacy, you’re able to make educated wellness choices, based on facts and science.

And we sure do love facts and science around here.

 

Self awareness is your ability to perceive and understand the things that make you who you are, including things like your personality, passions and habits.

Understanding and accepting yourself as a WHOLE person will be the key to making your self care feel authentic, satisfying and sustainable.

When you understand and accept WHO you are, you’re more likely to trust your gut and make intuitive choices. 

Which is a goddamn super power.

 

Here at CMC our creative process looks like: 

• Challenging your definitions of "self care" and "self worth", and rewriting them with authority and authenticity. 

• Learning about that marvelous meat-machine you live in so you'll know how to care for it in effective and practical ways.

• Building confidence while developing your sense of self so you can trust your body, your choices, and your intuition.

• Exploring wellness and empowerment practices that are effective, accessible and sustainable.

• Being valued, accepted and supported, just as you are- you magnificent beast! 

Here CMC I offer a few ways you can start getting creative with your self care.  

 

Because your wellbeing is more important than capital gain, I'm offering several ways that you can start learning about Creative Self Care, for FREE! 

• A self-guided online Creative Self Care Master Class.

• My blog and podcast, where we dive into all things Creative Self Care.

• Social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, where I occasionally sprinkle nuggets of inspiration.
  

 

Have you ever heard of Social Contagion?

Well, it's the spread of behaviors and attitudes through crowds and other types of social connections.

We are heavily influenced by the people we surround ourselves with. And here, at CMC, I'm building a community where everyBODY belongs.

We deserve to surround ourselves with people who make us feel safe and supported, so we can feel brave enough to create the positive changes we need in our lives.

When you become a Patreon Member, you become a part of an incredible community of allies and advocates that promotes safety, health and wellness for ALL!

At CMC we're collaborating in a safe and inspiring online space where we can strengthen ourselves individually, while amplifying our power collectively, by encouraging one another, and sharing our personal wisdom.

When you join our community you can gain benefits such as:

• Bonus blog & podcast content including wellness tools & tutorials. 
  
  

• An invitation to our private Facebook group and online events.
  
  

• A glimpse into my life that's too personal to share on social media. 
  
  

And while membership fees are honestly the thing that makes my work sustainable, it's also a way that we can collectively give back to those most in need. Every month a portion of your membership funds are donated to grassroots organizations that are addressing issues such as: 

• Homelessness
• Food insecurity
• Addiction
• Education
• Domestic violence
• Environmental degradation
• Safety and equality for women, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and those with living with disabilities

 

 

It's one thing to think about creating positive, empowering change. But, it’s another to actually follow through. 

If you've been on this whole self care/love/empowerment journey for a while, but still feel like you're stuck or have lost your way, it's time to ask for help.

Mentoring will help you figure out your obstacles, discover your true wellness needs, turn your thoughts into effective action, and help you make a sustainable plan for the future.

• I’m a licensed massage therapist with a focus on trauma-informed care. I’m also a mentor, public speaker, blogger and podcast host who’s been researching stress and the mind-body connection since 2009.
  
  

• My work is a form of activism, and is deeply rooted in science, humor, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and empowered in their own bodies, and have access to health care.
  
  

• I speak from personal experience, having overcome my own self-damaging beliefs and behaviors due to childhood trauma.
  
  

• I'm goofy, sassy, love to laugh, and I swear like a friggin' pirate. 
  
  

• Science steers my ship, but I hold a special place in my heart for all the magical, mystical woo. 
  
  

• I'm pro-abortion and gender affirming procedures, and support our LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC friends and neighbors. So, if you're down for diversity and body autonomy, we're totally going to get along.

 

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