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🐎 real talks on resilience, identity, mental health, growth
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Hello it’s me Sarah!

I thought I’d do a little “get to know me” or “introduction” if you will.

This has been a little slice of my life for the last seven years. Growing older has taught me a lot. It’s been a fun ride but I’d be lying if I said it’s been 100% rainbows and butterflies. It’s had many challenges especially when you are trying your dang hardest to transition into another field.

But I wouldn’t trade any of it, my little life has been eye opening. I’m still trying to figure it all out and I’m still learning along the way and won’t ever stop doing that!

If you make it to the end let me know what you think, and if you’re new here I hope you stay awhile!

@wildlife.camerawomen 🫶🏼🦋🌀

2nd: @mudgrains 💛
3rd: @bryannabradleyphotography + @bitchesandbarrels
4th: @kaushman + @maldiveswhalesharkresearch
5th: @by.nicolewebster + @utiladivecenter
6th: @rebs.world + @conservancyhornbyisland

Big hugs to every single person that’s crossed my path 🩵

#AboutMe #VancouverIsland #CameraWoman #UWphotographer #TreePlanter

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Definitely not a post for the algorithm, but for those who are in the trenches and feel overwhelmed by everything, and alone in their struggles.

For months I was barely eating, never leaving my bed unless it was to go to the bathroom or grab a snack, barely showering or brushing my teeth, not really talking with anyone, and unable to do anything without crying or at least feeling like I was going to. Adding financial instability, shit weather, no car, and not ideal living environment… I felt trapped in so many ways.

This isn’t a first for me to be in such a deep pit, but because of that, it also means it’s not the first time I’ve had to pull myself out. This time around I leaned on old practices, and introduced some new ones. Embodying the phrase “make it easy before you make it hard” and reminding myself that “rest is productive and necessary.”

🌻 Summary of tips🌻

🍲 Ate at least one thing every day. Even if it was just a smoothie or microwave meal or granola bars

🚐 Got my groceries delivered

🌲Went for short walks when I could

🛌 Allowed myself to stay in bed without shame (not easy. There was a lot of shame. But did my best to change how I spoke to myself about it)

☎️ Honest about how I was feeling and what my capacity was when people reached out to me

These are not long term solutions, but they’ve helped me reach a baseline that feels manageable and more myself again, and ultimately brought me out of the worst of it.

Remember to take care of yourself.
Hunter 💛

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WIRTHWHILE WEDNESDAY EP.3 // THE GIDDY UP LIVE SHOW⁠
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We’re teaming up with @gidddyyyup — a podcast and community built on authentic, unfiltered conversations about mental health, resilience, and self-discovery — for their first-ever live show.⁠
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Hosted at FUNK. Coffee Bar, this special WIRTHWHILE WEDNESDAY is all about real stories, open hearts, and shared connection. Expect meaningful conversations, inspiring guest speakers, and a room full of people who truly get it.⁠
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📅 Wednesday, November 26th⁠
📍 FUNK. Coffee Bar⁠
🚪 Doors: 6:30 PM, show starts 7:15 PM.⁠
🎟️ Tickets at link in bio⁠
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All proceeds go directly to the Wirth Foundation, helping provide therapy for those who need support and can’t afford it.⁠
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This collaboration means a lot — two communities rooted in vulnerability, courage, and the belief that none of us are alone. Can't wait to see you there!

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See ya next year summer!

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this summer I wanted to learn new things and do things just for fun. I wanted to be present and live life and then create art from there. my to-do list is never ending and taking breaks from work is not something I’m good at but sometimes it’s good to slow down so you can speed up. it’s summer, after all!!!

highlights & side quests include:
✨running the @bynaturalfreedom half marathon
✨talking on a PODCAST(!?) with @gidddyyyup
✨bbq dinners & sunsets
✨doing little house projects & making it feel like home
✨spending time on the water and boat camping
✨fishing, fishing and fishing!
✨signed up for a longboard camp with @singlefinsessions
✨hiked up to an alpine lake
✨very special flowers from @hartman.wt
✨built a cedar hot tub (video coming soon!)
✨swam in the river a lot
✨worked on a fun shoot in the Rocky Mountains
✨watched little baby robins grow up and fly away

excited to share new music and projects soon, but for the next couple weeks I’m going to enjoy the rest of summer and I hope you all are doing the same 🩵

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If your job goes away, what is left?

@dreturner and I discuss career ambition and the realization that true fulfillment doesn’t come from climbing the ladder, it comes from having the courage to step off it. 🪜

Stoked for you to hear Dre’s story!!

#giddyuppodcast #humanexperience #storytelling #marketingagency #advertising #corporateladder #successlifestyle #fulfillment #climbingtheladder #freeyourmind #chasejoy #enjoytheride #podcasting #mentalhealth #guestepisode #tofino

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Favourite spot to defrost with the girls 🌞

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@gidddyyyup sure knows how to throw a heartfelt, tear-inducing, belly-laughing party 🤠🐎

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1 month since sharing Julie’s story, and her message has gone viral!

One of Julie’s superpowers is her openness & vulnerability. She doesn’t shy away from her truth. She meets it head-on, showing grace for herself, embracing every chapter with honesty and non judgement. In doing so, she’s created a space where others feel seen and safe to do the same.

As a result, countless women, mothers, and men have resonated with her words thanks to her voice. Watching her story ripple across the community has been nothing short of inspiring.

We are so proud to have @juliekennedysmith apart of our platform and have several milestones we want to celebrate:

1. 80K+ views on Julie’s motherhood reel👩‍👧
2. 500+ plays of her episode on @spotify
3. 20 year anniversary of her TBI on Mount Seymour 🏂
4. Birthday love for @juliekennedysmith @journeyhopesmith & @truthdsmith 🎂🎈
5. Giddy Up surpassing 6,000 listens on Spotify
6. Growing over 1K friends on @instagram 💌

Thank you to everyone for being here supporting these real, raw conversations. We love you!

#giddyuppodcast #humanexperience #storytelling #motherhood #raisingchildren #doula #podcasting #inspiration #mentlhealth #freeyourmind #family #mentalhealthawareness #community #kindnessmatters #humanityfirst #equality

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תמיד כשמישהי יולדת אני אומרת לה מזל טוב –
אבל זה לא רק מזל טוב על הולדת התינוק.ת,
זה גם מזל טוב על זה שהיא נולדה מחדש.
נולדה עכשיו אמא.

ולפעמים לידה באמת מרגישה כמו סוף.
כמו מוות של מי שהיית – לפני שהפכת לאמא.

נכון, לידה זה פלא. יצירה. חיים חדשים.
אבל החברה שלנו קצת התבלבלה,
ודחקה את היוצרת החוצה מתוך היצירה.

אנחנו כל כך עסוקים ב-doing,
מקדשים את התינוק,
ושוכחים להיות ב-being –
לתת לאמא את הקהילה, את התמיכה, את ההחזקה שהיא באמת צריכה.

מצפים מאיתנו “לחזור לעצמנו” מהר מדי –
כי מה יותר חשוב מלהיכנס לג’ינס שלפני ההריון?
או להספיק לחזור לעבודה כדי שלא ישכחו אותנו?

אבל הגיע הזמן לשנות גישה.
להפסיק לצפות מנשים לעשות הכל.
ולהתחיל לאפשר לנו את מה שמגיע לנו באמת:
זמן. תמיכה. ראייה אמיתית.

אם הרגשת שראית את עצמך במילים האלה –
כתבי לי בתגובות, או שלחי את זה לאמא שאת אוהבת.
שנדע להחזיק אחת את השנייה, בדיוק כמו שמגיע לנו

@gidddyyyup

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A Winter of Inspiration 📸💫

This year has already been filled with so much magic in such a short time! Huge thanks to all the talented beautiful souls and company’s who have collaborated with me these past couple of months. It’s been very refreshing to tap back into my passion for photography.

The truth is: I’ve struggled with MAD imposter syndrome, especially in Tofino’s vibrant creative scene. It’s easy to feel small when surrounded by so many incredible creatives. But over the past 6 weeks, I’ve felt an overwhelming sense of support from this community.

While I may not have one clear path, I’m loving exploring all the creative avenues — from product to surf and everything in between.

It’s been a reminder that it’s all about collaboration, not competition🌟 Also, growth and experimenting should be FUN not scary.

I can’t wait for future projects together🥹

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• Pacific Northwest Botanical prints X Watercolour •

Loving the Fisherman’s hat by @gidddyyyup

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