I’m Zoë, the Founder of Zoë Magnetic, and I’m So happy you are here!
I’m on a mission to support women who are ready to REKINDLE their relationship with themself and become their own number one fan because they deserve it. The years of being a hater are gone! Say goodbye to the negative self-talk and feeling disconnected from yourself and say hello to a regulated nervous system and unwavering self-love.
zoë magnetic started off as a means of sharing my personal self love journey after I put 2 exes and a couple continents between me and myself. It has since evolved into helping women who feel like they have lost their sense of self by coaching them through their own dark night of the soul. I guess it’s only fair that I give you the scoop on mine.
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That’s me! Immersive mindset coach, psychotherapist, and full-time manifestor.
I really let myself be robbed of my happiness, self-love, and especially my self-esteem with my body and in general.
I was stuck. Stuck in a vicious cycle of self sabotage and doubt. Stuck feeling dull, drained, and depleted. The soundtracks of this period of my life would have been titled “I’m a failure” “I hate my life” and “how did I let things get this bad?” and I had those tracks on repeat.
- My job absolutely SUCKED the life out of me which, in hindsight, makes a lot of sense - I was severely overworked and even more severely underpaid (tell me you used to have boundary issues without telling me you used to have them).
- I had ZERO healthy habits left and my life had become this monotonous routine of work, eat, talk mean to myself, sleep and repeat.
- I was in a “loving” relationship in the sense that the only one who was experiencing any love was my ex. (me to past me: toxic Zoë… that’s called toxic). Said relationship had me believing that not only did I need to lose weight, but I was straight up shamed when I couldn’t make it to the gym after working a full day (at the sucky job mentioned above where yours truly was already getting in 30k steps a day… in HEELS).
Enter 2019 Zoë -
BTW, sending so much love to past Zoë because she not only needed it, but she so deserved it).
I hit rock bottom in the sense that I was so drained after getting home from work that I would eat dinner, watch a show and then go to bed. Then repeat the same day for 5-6 days out of the week. On my “days off” I was either spending time prioritizing my ex’s idea of social time with his friends and family or trying my best to recover from the exhausting burn out I was drowning in. I had social anxiety to the MAX. (Have you experienced that by the way? It’s EXHAUSTING). Being around people who I was just not aligned with is the quickest way to not just drain my battery, but low key put it in the negatives. I’m talking about being in a deficit, not just chillin’ at 0.
I didn’t follow through on promises I made to myself to meal prep, practice self-care and mindfulness or exercise. I am not confident I even followed through on making my bed in the morning. I wouldn’t even have bothered to fill my car up with gas if I didn’t quite literally need to in order to get to work every day. And then I was MAD at myself for not being able to show up for me. The self-judgement and negative self-talk was alive and well. Thriving even! And as I’m writing all this I’m literally thinking YIKES because what was I even doing? How was I even surviving? How did I let myself get this far?
I was having a major pity party and I was the mayor in the city of victim mindset. I felt so bad for myself! And this was all WHILE I had already been exploring personal development, goal setting, manifestation, and self-improvement for YEARS. The concept was not lost on me and I had tried several things in that realm on my own that just weren’t working. NOTHING felt like it was working.
But hitting my rock bottom worked. It was the wakeup call I needed. I started to ask myself “is this really as good as it gets for me?”
- I left the toxic relationship...
- Quit my job... and
- Booked a flight to Australia.
All within the same 2 weeks.
It sounds drastic - and it IS drastic - but sometimes drastic times call for drastic measures.
Things started to change for me when I was willing to be honest with myself about my situation, including taking responsibility for the role I had played. I started putting my needs above everything and everyone else. That might sound a little extreme, but I really did whatever it took to put my own self-love and mental health first in order to change my reality. And I did just that.
I travelled solo through Australia for a few months in early 2020, answering only to myself and let me tell you… it was the first time in a long time I felt SO free. That freedom gave me a taste of the life I was truly searching for, so when I got back, in order to make real, lasting change (and make sure I didn’t end up where I started), I kept on going with the drastic measures.
I started my Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree which had been a huge goal of mine, attended regular therapy sessions, invested in personal development courses and programs, read countless self-help books, listened to endless mindset and manifestation podcast episodes, and set major boundaries with myself and the people in my life.
I decided to make the bold decision to hire coaches, therapists, and instructors who were experts in their field instead of continuing to rely on free resources and going about things on my own. It was in that space that I had true guidance, accountability and follow through. I took the leap of faith and invested in myself FOR myself because my future self was depending on me.
The biggest shifts, however, were made when
I look back on that version of Zoë with so much gratitude. She had no idea if those investments would pay off but took the leap anyways and day by day she built the life I get to live now. Or as I like to call it, my dream life…
- I trust myself and no longer struggle with decision making
- I prioritize my physical health and go to hot yoga almost every day, gave up drinking alcohol and improved my quality of sleep
- I make time for nervous system regulation, and/or healing every single day. Some days it’s 5 minutes and some days it’s 2+ hours but I do it EVERY DAY. Some of my favourite practices include EFT tapping, meditation, journaling, reading, somatic practices, breath work, visualization, practicing mindfulness and more
- I fully trust myself to be able to figure out anything that comes my way
- I no longer feel guilty for enjoying my life. I eat candy, watch the Kardashians, have the odd TikTok doom scroll and I’m at peace with that because of this thing called *balance*. I used to be a victim of all or nothing thinking but now I understand the power in practicing flexibility with myself
- I am the proud founder of zoë magnetic and feel so much joy when I think about how my programs can and will change people’s lives and by default, the world
- I live in my dream apartment in Toronto, get to travel whenever I want and genuinely LOVE myself and my life!
- My self-love is unwavering and the strongest it’s ever been. I am even so bold as to say that I never speak badly to or about myself (and YES, this is possible!)
- I am doing meaningful work that I love, as a psychotherapist and coach and get to spend my days helping clients with their self-love, nervous system regulation and mindset.
- I truly believe that everything is always working out for me and guess what? It always does!
- My nervous system is super regulated and I now know how to regulate myself if I ever become triggered or activated (life is gonna life sometimes)
- I have learned that I’m actually NOT as much of an introvert as I thought - I had just been spending time with all the wrong people! I now have a close circle of high-quality soulmate friends who I make time to connect with regularly and am the most social I’ve ever been
- I prioritize spending time with just myself. I let my feelings take up space, without judgement or shame
- I make promises to myself every day (to go for walks, do hot yoga, set boundaries, have fun, show up for myself etc.) and I KEEP those promises.
Making my relationship with myself my highest priority is the thing I am most proud of in my life. In close second? Starting zoë magnetic, where I get to support women who want to rekindle their own relationship with themselves, just as I did with myself.
As much as we have been talking about me and my journey, this is more about YOU. Change doesn’t happen overnight but it DOES happen.. I am living proof of that. If I was able to change my reality and my relationship with myself, it is also possible for you too. And I am here to support you through that journey.
Show me how
I am a licensed scuba diver! The best part about diving is how meditative it is. One way to preserve your air is to take very deep, slow and intentional breaths. The beautiful aquatic life under the sea is the sweetest bonus.
Fun fact you might not know
I love to travel! I always have a trip planned that I can look forward to. The world is truly your oyster. Exploring new cultures, eating new food, seeing otherworldly sights sets my soul on fire. I have summited Mt Kilimanjaro, hot air ballooned over the Nile River in Egypt, climbed the Great Wall of China, scuba dived the Great Barrier Reef and drank glacial water from Skógafoss waterfall in Iceland to name a few of the many adventures I’ve had around the world.
A non-negotiable for me
Reality game shows are my go-to tv shows! Survivor and Big Brother in particular have me wrapped around their fingers… and I am not ashamed to admit it. That, and gummy/sour candies. It’s a good thing I also LOVE going to the dentist (and no, this is not sarcasm!)
Not So Guilty Pleasure
INFP aka the mediator. Introverted, Feeling, and Prospecting. But also a fiery and spicy Sagittarius sun, Scorpio moon and Virgo rising. 2/4 Manifesting Generator in Human Design.
Personality types
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Flip Through Some Of My Favourite Travel Memories!
2009
2011
Here I am at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania! Climbing for 10 hours straight overnight in the dark was so worth it when we got to watch the sunrise from Africa's highest peak.
The Great Wall of China - truly a wonder of the world! (and a crazy good leg workout walking up and down the many steps)
2012
2015
2016
From climbing inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, to cruising down the Nile River, Egypt was truly unforgettable.
One of my favourite parts about traveling through Greece? Just take a look at the size of the block of feta on my authentic Greek salad. YUM!
The Cliffs of Moher left me speechless. The sheer height of them forces you to both respect and enjoy their natural beauty.
2018
Wildlife overload! Kenya is one of the most beautiful places with such majestic animals. Not pictured - getting kisses from the giraffes!
Beach weather in October? Barcelona had just that when I was there!
2019
2019
From the blue city of Chefchaouen to riding camels in the desert of Merzouga, Morocco was a definite DREAM destination to explore
2020
The year my life changed forever in the place where I felt so free. Traveling through Australia and rediscovering who I am was one of the best gifts I've ever given myself.
2021
Go ahead and add "watch the sunset from a castle in Lisbon, Portugal" to your bucket list and thank me later!
I ate some of the BEST food I've ever had while visiting Stockholm. And don't get me started on having a Swedish massage in Sweden... dream life moment for sure!
2022
Belize and Jamaica - an endless adventure with the most gorgeous sunsets ever!
They don't call Belize a world class diving destination for no reason! Diving with sharks is a truly surreal experience.
The natural beauty of Iceland is abundant and breathtaking. Seeing the glaciers, standing under waterfalls and swimming in the Blue Lagoon are a huge part of the inspiration behind my whole brand!
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