MY STORY
When people ask me what I do, I tell them: "I help people with anxiety and depression to get control over their emotions and improve their relationships."
BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT TO SAY IS...
“I love helping people dissect the old stories that keep them hostage. I get joy, satisfaction, and energy when I see people become free and in control of their emotions and their stories. I feed on this.”
AND WHAT I REALLY, REALLY WANT TO SAY IS...
"I am obsessed with helping people get to the root of their emotional and spiritual challenges and determined to help them develop successful personal practices to help bring their inner and outer relationships to higher ground."
I’m Iris Rivera — One of my favorite things in life is to witness someone experience their situations in new ways and create a fresh sense of spaciousness and ease within their self.
I always ask myself— “Why do we endure so much emotional confusion and stay in unsupportive situations?” — “Why are we so afraid to go within and let our entire life hinge on what is outside of us? — How come we don't know half the sh*t we need to know to get through daily life with ease and confidence? -this is my obsession.
People come to me when they are looking for a serious transformation in their personal growth, relationships or careers. What I give them are Effective Spiritual Practices™ that change the way they feel about everything and anything. To focus on what matters most, reclaim their mind, be mindful about their emotions and in charge of their joy…and isn’t that everything?
I have been involved in spiritual training and practice for 20 years. Ten of which I trained in Shamanic practices, rituals and deep study with Rising Fire. As well as, The Four Winds Energy Medicine training in NY. Additionally, I am a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher graduate of the Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield’s 2-Year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certificate Program (MMTCP). Participated in the Robbins-Madanes Training, a strategic intervention life coach program. Finally, a graduate of Sacred Women. I have supported and co-taught People of Color Sanghas with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington teachers, Institute of African American Mindfulness (IAAM), as well as the Prison Mindfulness Institute and co-facilitated discussions for Tara Brach’s meditation talks.
WHAT? YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Here are some fun and personal things about me:
I am a native New York Puerto Rican residing in Washington, DC.
A sassy mother to my grown and awesome son, Evan!
Recently promoted Grandmother! And yes, I love my daughter-in-law! Phew!
I love to travel abroad and I have resided in Uganda, Kenya and Bulgaria for years at a time.
Want to see something really cool that I love to do?…
You have to decide. Your family is waiting for you to heal.
Want to work with me? Yesss! Let’s do this, I am ready.
- If you have struggled with anxiety, depression or resentment and can't seem to find resolution you’re in the right place.
- If you want to do better with your relationships and become consistent in your personal self-care.
- Or, if you want a step-by-step method to change the way you feel or possibly take your career in a different direction.
- Or, if at the end of the day all you want is peace of mind.
Then click here to register for my free training. All you need is your best email.