Unapologetic doesn’t come easily.
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It goes against almost everything you were taught about who you were supposed to be,
as a woman, or as someone socialized as a girl.
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You were taught to be accommodating.
To be soft.
To say yes when your body whispered no.
To serve your family at the expense of yourself.
To endure quietly, and not make a mess of it.
And now you’re here.
Exhausted.
Tender.
Eyes heavy from crying you didn’t have time to finish.
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You know there’s more.
You can feel it.
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But after years of sacrifice and settling, you’re no longer sure who you are beneath it all.
The idea of being unapologetically you feels terrifying.
Overwhelming.
And still, somehow, hopeful.
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Unapologetic isn’t about being louder or harder or more confident.
It’s about moving through the world with deep acceptance, trust, and devotion to yourself.
It’s the place you move from;
grounded, purposeful, aligned, and self-focused.
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Unapologetic is knowing that every emotion carries wisdom.
That your body is not a problem to solve, but a language to learn.
That your nervous system deserves care, not coercion.
Obligation is no longer the compass.
You show up fully where there is alignment,
and protect your peace with the same devotion where there is not.
You love deeply.
You soften where there is safety.
You move wildly when desire leads the way.
Pleasure is no longer something you earn or explain.
You allow yourself to savor what brings ease, joy, and aliveness,
whether that’s a lover, the quiet of a morning, or a book held close to your chest.
You stop performing.
You stop shrinking.
You stop apologizing for what is true.
Your voice carries resonance.
Your presence speaks before you do.
This is what it means to be unapologetic.
Can you imagine it?
I can.
And if you’re here, a part of you already does too.
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This is the work.
Becoming unapologetically you is not a mindset shift.
It’s not a performance of confidence or a declaration of independence.
It’s a slow, honest return to the body.
It’s learning how to stay present when guilt arises.
How to listen when your nervous system tightens instead of overriding it.
How to choose yourself without collapsing into fear, freeze, or self-betrayal.
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This work lives at the intersection of somatic embodiment, nervous system awareness,
shadow work, and ritual.
We don’t bypass the hard parts.
We don’t force empowerment.
And we don’t rush what needs to be integrated.
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Instead, we build the capacity to hold your truth; in your body, in your relationships, and in the choices you make every day.
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This is deep, relational work.
Grounded. Trauma-informed. Intimate.
It’s about creating the internal safety required for your true self to emerge, naturally, sustainably,
and without apology.
This work may be for you if…
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You’ve done therapy, coaching, or spiritual work, and still find yourself self-abandoning when it matters most
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You’re highly self-aware, but your body doesn’t always cooperate when it’s time to choose yourself
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You feel the weight of being the steady one, the caretaker, the capable one, and you’re tired
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You want depth, honesty, and nuance, not platitudes or performance
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You sense that the next layer of your healing lives in your body, not your intellect
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You’re ready to meet the parts of yourself you were taught to hide, suppress, or make wrong
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You identify as a woman (including trans women) or as a gender-diverse person who was socialized as female at birth
This work is not for you if…
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You want quick fixes, rigid frameworks, or someone to tell you what to do
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You’re unwilling to slow down and listen to what your nervous system is communicating
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You’re looking for constant reassurance rather than self-trust
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You’re not ready to take responsibility for your own healing
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You identify as male or as non-binary and were socialized as male at birth
Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility
This space is rooted in intentional, active allyship. My work centres and honours the lived experiences of BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodivergent, and other communities who are historically and systemically marginalized.
Accessibility matters here; financially, physically, and emotionally. I welcome requests that support your needs and recognize that creating safer spaces is an ongoing, shared practice.
How we work together
This is 1:1, relational work.
Our sessions are body-led, not agenda-driven. We follow what’s present; sensations, emotions, patterns, and parts, rather than forcing insight or outcomes.
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We move at the pace your nervous system can integrate. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is overridden.
You will not be fixed, managed, or pushed into empowerment before you’re ready.
Instead, we build the internal safety required for your truth to emerge and be lived.
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This work is grounded, trauma-informed, and intimate.
It asks for honesty, willingness, and devotion to yourself.
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I’m Krystal Jannelle (she/her).
I’m a somatic shadow work practitioner and author of Hot Mess Empress - Your Guide to Falling Madly in Love with Yourself I support women and gender-diverse people to return to themselves, without bypassing the hard parts.
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My work weaves somatic embodiment, nervous system awareness, shadow work, ritual, and ancient wisdom with modern science. I specialize in working with the places where insight alone hasn’t been enough; where the body still tightens, the voice still quiets, and old patterns persist despite your best efforts.
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I don’t believe healing is about fixing what’s broken. (Because no part of you is).
I believe it’s about creating the internal safety required for your truth to emerge and be lived; steadily, honestly, and without apology.
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This work asks for presence, courage, and devotion to yourself.
It offers a way home, to you.
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Land Acknowledgement​
Located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, I acknowledge that Southern Alberta is situated on Treaty 7 and Treaty 4 territory — the traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina (Sarcee), as well as the Cree, Sioux, and Saulteaux peoples.
With awareness that the Blackfoot Confederacy never surrendered its land through the signing of Treaty 7, but agreed to share it, I hold deep reverence for the Blackfoot peoples’ enduring relationship to this place. As a person living and benefiting on these lands, I recognize my responsibility to remain accountable to the laws, protocols, and caretaking of those who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. I welcome continued learning, growth, and relationship in honour of this truth.