MESSAGES ON THE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
Fibroids, endometriosis, and cancer have become increasingly common health challenges in many communities. Having personally faced and overcome all three, I am passionate about helping women cultivate a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
I share both personal insights and well-researched resources that could have supported or supported my own healing journey. My story is proof that recovery is possible. With the right knowledge, self-discipline, and the courage to trust your unique path, you too can thrive.
Meet the Author
DMarie Barclay is a lifelong educator and community advocate with deep roots in both the Caribbean and New York City. Raised in Brooklyn, she is a proud product of New York City public schools and holds degrees from William Paterson University and Brooklyn College.
With over 30 years of service in the NYC public school system, DMarie has dedicated her life to nurturing minds and empowering communities. Her passion for global education took her to Kenya, where she spent a transformative year teaching as a volunteer with the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH).That journey birthed her first poetry, photography book, “Face the Children” in 1999.
Beyond the classroom, DMarie is a creative spirit and passionate wellness advocate. Her personal journey through illness and recovery; guided by both conventional and holistic healing has deeply influenced her approach to life and healing in everything she does.
Today, DMarie's goal is to inspire others to embrace self-empowerment, self-advocacy, and wellness, both in education and in life.
Some of the Gems I have gathered:
1. Protecting my environment internally and externally. Our minds absorb what we consume, just like our bodies. I’m selective with media, music, and company. If it drains my spirit, it doesn’t belong in my sacred space. Mental hygiene is just as vital as physical wellness. I intentionally replace each negative thought with multiple positive ones, and when uplifting emotions begin to flow, I know I’ve risen above what no longer serves me.
2. Prioritizing physical movement. Regular exercise supports heart health, detoxification, hormone balance, and mental clarity. Even gentle movement like stretching or walking helps with circulation and makes the body resilient.
3. Laughing more. Laughter stimulates the vagus nerve, boosts immunity, reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), and enhances mood. It’s free medicine and it works instantly.
