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Spiral in Greek🏺Bc Nothing is Linear
✿ Healed so hard, I became an artist…or, is it the other way around?
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I take my artist dates with myself very seriously. Not just as a way of romanticizing my life, but because creativity and play have become a really important part of how I care for my body.

So much of our lives are spent being productive, solving problems, thinking ahead, managing responsibilities and adapting to whatever is happening around us. Creativity offers a completely different experience. When we paint, write, take photographs, cook, make something with our hands, wander through a gallery or follow a little spark of curiosity, we step out of that constant state of doing and give ourselves permission to simply experience/ “be”.

Our nervous system is constantly taking in information from our environment, and experiences of play, pleasure, curiosity and creative expression can communicate something very different from urgency/ threat. And because our nervous and immune systems are so closely connected, creating more experiences of safety and regulation can have an impact far beyond making us feel good.

This has been vital for me over the past few years. I’ve been healing from various chronic illnesses, and lived nomadically, moved countries, and now I’m navigating being a newlywed and an immigrant while continuing to figure out what “home” means to me. There has been a lot of change, a lot of adapting and a lot of uncertainty. But, I am reminded (cue Dolly),that I’m truly a wildflower, and we can grow anywhere I go🌼

My artist dates give me a reason to explore wherever I am, to stay curious, to notice beauty, to make something, to meet new people, and to have experiences that are rooted in be-ing

So maybe you need some artist dates in your life too. You don’t have to consider yourself an artist (though, I believe everyone is). Just follow your curiosity and see where it takes you.

Follow @speira.art for more of this journey🌀

Thanks for always offering the perfect artist date/ work space and delicious fuel @origem.coffee ☕️(hoping to show some of my art here soon 🖼️)- and I consistently get the most compliments on this magical @the.hearthist paint set, with naturally sourced watercolors 🎨

P.S. Ty for all of the bday wishes. I’m still behind in💌

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Καλό Μήνα Happy October from Portugal (My new official home!) 😘💕🇵🇹

A dream I have carried since I first walked the Camino 10 years ago and fell in love with this land. I still cannot believe I finally have an official address in EU, after years of being nomadic 💌. Life feels full circle in the most magical way.

I know I have not been very active here. September was a month of closing a chapter in Greece (do not worry, it will always be my second home), grounding into Portugal, breathing through bureaucracy and big changes, and surviving mold exposures, a kitchen flood, and multiple migraines and allergy/ mast cell reactions thanks to it all😅. A lot of gratitude to my body, and support system in moving through this.

I am really missing my family and the warmer waters in Crete. But fresh figs all over the region, pomegranate juice machines at the grocery store, and a daily farmers market within walking distance are sweetening the deal 💅. Oh, and s/o to my new @smegportugal espresso machine for working ot.

What is next:
– Finding some kind of routine (wonderful and foreign at the same time)
– Connecting with community
– Making space for creativity and projects (@beginwithintoday @beginwithinart)
– Getting more residency documents in order
– Finally learning to drive manual
— Learn Mais Portugues (Looking for a teacher fluent in Español también)
– Beginning the first stages of Quinta hunting 🌿

Obrigado Portugal for already feeling like home. Here is to everything about to bloom 🌼.

P.S. Tell me what is new with youuuu 💕
P.P.S. @casa.erimos is open for fall season bookings 🏩
P.P.P.S. I will be responding to messages/ texts/ emails, once things settle down a bit more. Thank you for understanding 🫶

Recap via @lapse

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3,000+ followers! Thank you so much for being here 💛🌟🙏 It’s time for a proper introduction:

I’m Christina Kantzavelos, a nomadic Licensed Psychotherapist and chronic illness advocate/ International coach. I specialize in supporting those with chronic health conditions, neurodivergent disorders and complex PTSD/ trauma, using somatic mind-body modalities like EMDR, EFT, neural retraining 🧠💪, and mindfulness. I also offer coaching, case management, and psychedelic integration 🍄.

I’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease, co-infections, and autoimmune conditions throughout the years (including Hashimoto’s, POTS, EDS, CIRS, Celiac, PCOS, IBS, MCAS, and much more). It was manageable, until I became couch-bound in 2018 while working abroad in humanitarian aid ( @icrc and @doctorswithoutborders 🇨🇭). I lost my career, relationship, dreams, social life, home, and independence overnight 💔. At my lowest, I couldn’t function, and I genuinely thought I wouldn’t make it/ my life was over, but this journey taught me that the sun always rises 🌅

My healing journey has been nervous system work, holistic care, mind-body-spirit modalities, plant medicine, ayurveda, nutrition, and somatic/ trauma therapies. It truly took me getting sick, to get healthy/ live authentically / embodied in all regards - And don’t get me wrong, I’ve had ups and downs, and, flare-ups in-between 🎢. But, I’m no longer in a chronic state of survival/ dis-ease 🙏

If you’re interested in working with me, there’s currently a waitlist via the link in my bio 🔗. You’re also welcome to join our free monthly empowerment circle @sandiegolymealliance. 🌸Stay tuned for some beautiful workshops in 2025 👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️🪩Link for my newsletter in the bio 💌

I created the #BeginWithinJournal 📔to track symptoms, celebrate wins 🎉, and navigate healing 💕.

When I’m not working, I’m reading, writing, grounding in nature, dancing, cooking/ baking, playing the flute, painting @beginwithinart 🎨or traveling🌎 (all things I thought I would never be able to do again 🥹). I share my adventures @buenqamino ✈️🌱.

Thank you for your support! Together, we heal, grow, and thrive 💛✨ Luv u.

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Καλό μήνα / Happy December / New Moon blessings from Mallorca 🇪🇸🌑🫶

How is it already December—and basically 2025?! 🤯 I started November with a road trip from Lago Como 🇮🇹 to Basel 🇨🇭 for the Autumn Festival 🍂. The monolith pictured marks the intersection of 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇫🇷 France, and 🇩🇪 Germany, where I also had yummy Turkish breakfast 🇹🇷😋.

From there, I arrived in Mallorca, Spain for an artist residency 🎨and have been falling in love with the island. I recently moved to a new spot with trailheads and the beach nearby, and for the first time since May, I’ve stayed in one place for a month! 🏡 It feels so grounding to fill up the pantry and fridge (lots of 100% #glutenfree places too!), enjoy the sun, art, nature, animals, and quality time with myself, God, and amazing new friends (you know who you are 👯‍♀️).

I’ve been exploring the island’s unique offerings, while balancing work, healing, strengthening boundaries, trusting my instincts, spending less time on my phone, and speaking my truth the moment something feels off. I even got a snake tattoo 🐍 on the full moon from @elisa______________ @acalmite to represent shedding what isn’t mine to hold. ✨

Current mantra: I won’t come off the top shelf for someone who can’t reach—ladders exist for a reason (aka do the work to reach me🪜💕). And: I will only accept being treated as sacred because that’s what I am (as are you 👑).

December plans: continuing to explore Mallorca, attending events, coworking, and diving into work, art, healing (did I mention they have a #holisticdentist here?!), singing, moving in ways that feel good, and writing. After that? Maybe Morocco or Madeira for the holidays—TBD, but I already know I’ll be back here.

How was your November, and what’s in store for your December? Sending you love and light for the month ahead! ✨💕 Besos 😘

P.S. I will be sending out my seasonal newsletter out soon. Be sure to sign up via the link in bio - I am also considering finally jumping on the Substack wagon (ty for the inspo @sophiahembeck )💌xC

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Some morning art meditation and bird sounds in the countryside of Isla Mallorca, Spain (nature is forever my muse) @villa.capri 🎨🌿💕I’ve been working solely with watercolor for years now after being super sensitive to chemicals bc of #mastcell, and it feels really nice to bring the acrylic back on every level🙏

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Happy New Moon 🌕and Καλό Μήνα
(Wishing you a good month ahead)
from Lago (Lake) Como, Italy 🇮🇹

Loving it here, and the fact that I’m still able to wear a sundress at the beginning of November 🗻☀️🚠, and also enjoy the fall follaige 🍁. I got to spend the remainder of my time in Madeira in this adorable pink home in a more natural setting 🇵🇹, and share some really beautiful moments with my friends there. After that, I headed to Switzerland , for the @alps.foundation conference 🧬🔬⚗️🔭🧪 - excited for what’s to come for @psychedelicare.eu

And, without knowing where I was heading next (cue a bb breakdown), I saw a John Muir quote painted, “the mountains are calling, and I must go” and a small session with @clairity.time , 🚞four trains and one bus later, and I arrived to the Swiss Alps @coliving.frilingue where I got to meet some really amazing humans (@home_awe @yazan.badarny @lamamadegotzilla @thendecoach ), and visit some gorgeous places, including literally zip lining into France 🇫🇷. Since then, we headed to Lago Maggiore, which was beautiful, but we had two back-to-back unfortunate airbnb landings, which pushed us hours away into #LagoComo, Italy. Proof that unsavory circumstances can take you right where you need to be. I truly didn’t think I’d be here, but here I am enjoying the views, hiking, 🛒🍒🍓🍇🥦🥬🧅🧄🫛🫑shopping at and cooking with amazing, fresh and local ingredients from the farmer’s market, savoring my slow mornings and cappuccinos and clean mountain air.

What’s happening in November? Heading back to Switzerland 🇨🇭 to explore Basel, and take care of city things (I broke the camera lens on my phone and spilled water on my laptop 🥲 travel pains are also real, y’all). Then, I am headed to @villa.capri in Mallorca, Spain 🇪🇸 for an art residency, focusing on this really cool project for @beginwithintoday + @golden.erimos (s/o to @michelle.nicole.gerrard @forloveandbliss for helping it come to reality / supporting me in all of the ways, in general 💕🎨🙏). Calling in focus, inwardness, time in nature, creativity, and planning with this new moon/ month 🌑.

🍁How was October for you? What do you look forward to in November?

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What matters for your future is what you are doing RIGHT NOW. It’s in being consistent with what feels nourishing and sustainable to YOU. You’re worth the investment (you are your most important investment), always 💗💗💗

For many years now, I’ve completed seasonal check-ins to run inventory on my goals/ express gratitude (bc it all unfolded as perfectly as it needed to 🙏💕) on/ for the season that’s coming to an end, and created goals/ intentions for the season ahead. We are cyclical creatures, and it’s a fun little ritual that I recommend to anyone interested 📝

To all who have been a part of my 2024 so far. Thank you, and love you ❤️

📣Quoted: “In the 3 months that are left in 2024 don’t hold back.
Spend more time with friends who get you. Put your energy into your best habits. Treat your body like a temple. Don’t stay quiet about the love you feel in your heart. Spread kindness. Act on your goals.
This time is precious, live in a way that your future self will thank you.” @yung_pueblo

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Ola 💕I see some beautiful new faces, and I would like to reintroduce myself. My name is Christina, and I am passionate about travel, as well as health-conscious living.

I am a full-time digital nomad who semi-moved to Europe in May, and I started this account after walking the #CaminodeSantiago 🎒🇪🇸, a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain in 2015. “Buen Camino” (‘to wish someone a good path’ in Spanish) is commonly said to pilgrims on the Camino... But, the “c” was already taken, and hence the ‘q’ in @buenqamino 👌 And, guess what😯?? I am training for my next Camino as I type this 🥾!

My healing journey has led me to live a gluten-free, and more holistic lifestyle, and I hope that the information posted here, and on my website inspires you in some way.

Random facts: I’m first-gen Greek-American 🇬🇷, an HD 5/1 emo mani, INFJ, enneagram 2x9, Leo/Cancer/Virgo, and speak 3.5 languages (Greek, English, Spanish, et un peu Francais/ pouco de Portugues). People are usually surprised to find out I’m tall irl (5’9/ 175), and that I always carry my art supplies (@golden.erimos,) and ceremonial flute with me. I’m a psychotherapist and coach @beginwithintoday (specializing in chronic illness, C-PTSD, neurodivergent dx, and 🍄integration), volunteer facilitator with @sandiegolymealliance , a writer, and Spotify DJ @buenqamino . I’m a proud double Bruin @uclaalumni 🐻, with a second masters, MLIS from @sjsualumni 👩🏻‍🏫I published #beginwithinjournal for mind-body wellness 📒💕And, @casa.erimos in #JoshuaTree is now open for bookings.

💌🇪🇺I am planning some sacred medicine retreats in Europe in the near future. If you’re at all interested, pls contact me ☺️💕💌I have a (v late) summer newsletter update being sent it out this week (link is in bio to sign up).

For those asking - I am still trying to decide where I want to live, but Portugal🇵🇹 seems to continue calling me back. I may also be heading to Asia for a second Panchakarma, and/ or Central America this winter. It’s an ongoing #surrenderexperiment for me.

Thank you for following along, and supporting this project 💛 I am grateful for you 🙏
✨Now, tell me one thing you’re excited about!

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Hiii💕I’ve noticed a lot of new faces around here, and I would like to reintroduce myself. My name is Christina, and I am passionate about travel, as well as health-conscious living. My healing has led me to live a gluten-free, and mostly plant-based, lowered-histamine and natural lifestyle. I sometimes have challenging days, or hours, however, I do not let any of it identify me. I also don’t let my it stop me from doing what I love, like traveling, adventuring, or eating a delicious meal out. I hope that the information posted here, and on the blog (link in bio) inspires you to feel the same.

Random facts: I’m first-gen Greek 🇬🇷, a 5/1 emo manifestor, INFJ, enneagram 2x9, Leo sun (TY FOR ALL OF THE BDAY WISHES LAST WEEK 🎂💕), Cancer moon, and Virgo rising and speak 3.5 languages (Greek, English, Spanish, et un peu Francais). I’m also a psychotherapist and coach @beginwithintoday (now listed on @celiacdiseasefoundation 💚), writer, artist @golden.erimos, pup mom to @cowboy.doodle , and wannabe chef/ pole dancer / psychonaut / Spotify DJ (cash me @buenqamino on there). I am the host of Joshua Tree’s first and only gluten-free and holistic AirBnb @casa.erimos , co-founder of @glutenfree_sandiego_meetups , group support facilitator for @sandiegolymealliance @bayarealymefoundation + proud double Bruin @uclaalumni 🐻, with a second masters, MLIS from @sjsualumni 👩🏻‍🏫.

✨✨✨✨I launched the #beginwithinjournal for chronic illness and mental wellness in 2020 📒💕 -🤩We have a 30-journaling challenge that’s right around the corner, that you should join us for @beginwithintoday 😍. The journals inspired @withinmeapp (coming soon)🥳📲!

Last but not least, I started @buenqamino after walking the #CaminodeSantiago 🎒🇪🇸, a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain. “Buen Camino” (‘to wish someone a good path’ in Spanish) is commonly said to pilgrims on the Camino... But, the “c” was already taken, and hence the ‘q’ in @buenqamino 👌

💌Now, tell me one interesting fact about yourself, and/ or something delicious you ate recently, or where you’re traveling to next ✈️! Thank you for following along, and supporting this project 💛 I am grateful for your existence 🙏

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