Welcome… I’m Tina, and I’m honored to walk this path with you.
Tony Robbins
“Energy flows where attention goes.”
From Struggle to Strength: My Journey Home to Myself
Meet Tina
I was born and raised in Marlton, New Jersey, a suburban, family-friendly, safe community that offers a blend of small-town charm with access to big-city amenities, making it a great place to grow up. From an outside observer, life was perfect. Little did those around me know that my father was an alcoholic, and little did I know the profound impact that would later have on every facet of my being. Growing up in an alcoholic home, I experienced deep emotional trauma that shaped how I related to myself and others. I learned to hide my true self to avoid conflict and disappointment, repress my emotions to cope with the chaos around me, and manage relationships in unhealthy ways out of fear and survival. These patterns manifested in a variety of ways: concealing my emotions and truths from others to protect myself, taking on more responsibility than I could handle in an attempt to control my environment, and living with an overwhelming fear of rejection and abandonment. I internalized shame, constantly feeling like I was “not enough” or unworthy of love and acceptance. These unresolved emotions and patterns led to struggles with anxiety, depression, and, eventually, a devastating addiction to alcohol and drugs as a way to numb the pain and escape the weight of my unresolved trauma.
Like so many others, my relationship with alcohol started innocently—social gatherings, winding down after a long day, or a quick escape from stress. But what seemed harmless at first slowly tightened its grip. Before I knew it, I wasn’t just drinking to celebrate or relax—I was drinking to cope, to numb, to survive.
Alcohol became my shield against the emotions I didn’t want to face—stress, anxiety, fear of failure, and the relentless pressure of life. But instead of easing my struggles, it only buried them deeper. I told myself I was in control, but the truth was, I had lost it. I tried to quit, time and time again, convincing myself that “just one drink” wouldn’t hurt—only to find myself trapped in the same cycle, sinking further each time.
After nearly 20 years of addiction, my breaking point arrived in a moment of brutal clarity. I woke up one morning and didn’t recognize the person staring back at me. I felt hollow, physically drained, and completely disconnected from who I once was. My dreams felt out of reach. My purpose had faded. I had destroyed relationships I cherished and crossed boundaries I swore I never would. For the first time, I was truly afraid—afraid of myself, afraid of what I might do, and terrified of where this path would lead if I didn’t find a way out.
But that wasn’t the end of my story — it was the beginning of my return.
The years that followed became a sacred unraveling… and eventually, a rebuilding rooted in presence, breath, and grace. I didn’t heal through hustle — I healed slowly, through quiet rituals and consistent inner connection. And now, I create spaces for other women to do the same.
Today, I’m the founder of Mindfully Evolve — a brand dedicated to helping women soften out of survival mode and reconnect with themselves through daily practices, mindful rhythm, and soul-nourishing tools.
Whether through my upcoming app, journal, or devotional, everything I offer is designed to support the deep remembering of who you already are… Calm. Whole. Worthy. Enough.
My journey began with me asking for help.
Though my path to recovery was messy and often painful, choosing to get sober remains the most life-altering decision I’ve ever made. It wasn’t just about quitting drinking — it was a sacred commitment to reclaim my life, my body, and my future. But sobriety wasn’t the finish line… it was the beginning of learning how to live.
Many years into recovery, I experienced what I now recognize as a deep emotional reckoning. Everything I had suppressed — grief, anger, fear, sadness — rose to the surface all at once. It felt like I was drowning in emotions I had spent years trying to outrun. I couldn’t think my way through it or push it down anymore. I felt paralyzed… disconnected… undone.
What I came to realize was that I had been living on autopilot — surviving, not living. That awakening marked a turning point. It meant I was finally waking up… choosing to engage with my life instead of just getting through it. It felt like stepping out of a fog and into the clarity of conscious presence — where I could meet myself with honesty, compassion, and choice.
That shift became the start of a new kind of healing. Not one driven by goals or self-improvement, but by softening, listening, and slowly rebuilding trust with my body, my intuition, and my truth. My journey since has been rooted in self-awareness, nervous system connection, and the daily practice of returning to myself — again and again.
It’s not always easy. But it’s sacred. And it’s what led me here — to create spaces and tools for women walking their own path home.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a background as a former Substance Abuse Counselor — and I’ve spent years immersed in both formal education and the deeper healing that only lived experience can teach. My studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) opened my eyes to the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit — and the truth that real well-being begins with honoring your own unique rhythm.
At IIN, I learned that wellness is not just about what’s on your plate — it’s about how you nourish your entire life. Their teachings emphasized bio-individuality, and the idea that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. I was also introduced to the concept of “primary foods” — the emotional, spiritual, and relational nourishment that sustains us: our sense of purpose, creativity, rest, joy, and connection to self. These insights continue to shape the sacred spaces I now create.
Alongside this foundation, I’ve trained in mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and energy healing. These practices help support the inner work of building self-trust, restoring nervous system safety, and returning to the present moment — again and again.
But more than any certification or training, what qualifies me most is my lived experience. I’ve walked through trauma, addiction, disconnection, and grief — and found my way back home to myself through presence, practice, and grace. That path is what I now share.
I’m deeply committed to growth — both personally and professionally.
I continue to invest in ongoing education, research, and conscious integration so I can offer tools and spaces rooted in integrity, nervous system care, and real, embodied healing.
I know what it feels like to be stuck.
I’ve lived through the weight of self-doubt, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. There were days when I couldn’t see a way forward — when I felt lost in my own life, questioning my worth, my path, and my place in the world.
But through my personal healing journey — and with the support of incredible mentors — I discovered something life-changing:
How we tend to ourselves each day… how we relate to our emotions, our breath, and our inner rhythms… it all shapes our experience of life.
That realization didn’t just shift my perspective — it became the foundation for everything I now create.
I didn’t heal by pushing harder or trying to “fix” myself. I healed through presence. Through rhythm. Through learning to come home to myself again and again with breath, grace, and self-compassion.
Now, I design tools, rituals, and spaces for other women who are ready to do the same.
Whether it’s working through fear, rebuilding confidence, or learning how to take aligned, intentional action — my work is centered on helping you develop the tools and inner resilience needed to support lasting, soul-led growth.
My approach is rooted in compassion, clarity, and self-awareness. I don’t believe in “fixing” — I believe in gently uncovering the thought patterns and beliefs that are holding you back and replacing them with a mindset that nurtures your healing and empowers your next steps.
Rather than traditional coaching sessions, I now offer guided practices and reflections that allow you to explore your mindset at your own pace — in a space that’s grounded, nurturing, and fully yours. You’ll be invited to soften out of old narratives, create new pathways forward, and build a deeper sense of trust in your own process.
I created Mindfully Evolve to offer women a grounded, nourishing way to reconnect with themselves and begin again… in their own time, in their own way.
I integrate principles from mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and soulful self-awareness to offer tools that gently support reconnection, emotional steadiness, and authentic growth.
My intention is to help you return to yourself — not through pressure, but through presence.
The space I’ve created is nurturing yet transformative. Through guided rituals, nervous system support, and daily practices, you’ll be invited to reconnect with your inner wisdom, meet yourself with compassion, and move forward with clarity.
This space is for you if you’re ready to:
• Release negative self-talk and soften into self-worth
• Build confidence that’s rooted in truth, not performance
• Clarify your desires and take soul-aligned action
• Navigate stress with more grace and grounded awareness
• Trust yourself more deeply and feel safe in your own body
You don’t have to push or prove.
You’re invited to begin — with breath, intention, and sacred support along the way.
This space was created to support you through the tender moments — the pauses, the pivots, and the quiet longings for something more.
Not as a solution to who you should be… but as a sanctuary to remember who you already are.
Through reflection, gentle structure, and nervous system nourishment, you’ll be invited to step into your own rhythm. To feel held as you soften out of survival mode… to move with intention instead of urgency… and to rebuild trust with your body, your breath, and your truth.
If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself — not through fixing, but through feeling — this is your invitation.
One moment. One breath. One return at a time.
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