Dearest Friends, Family and Magical Community,

Wow—where do I even begin? These past several weeks have been a mix of vulnerability, healing, and deep gratitude. Asking for help through a GoFundMe felt like stepping out into the world without my fairy wings—it was humbling in every way. But your incredible response has been a light for me, reminding me of the strength and generosity of community. Your donations, heartfelt gestures, and kind words have carried me through one of the most challenging chapters of my life. Thank you, truly.

For those of you who may not have heard, I recently had back surgery to fix a very stubborn L5-S1 disc that was causing a world of pain. My surgeon described the herniation as “HUGE” and broken up—let’s just say it was not a dainty situation! They cleaned it all up and added some cutting-edge treatments (radiofrequency, stem cells, and PRP) to the bulging disc above it to give me a stronger, more sparkly foundation. Now, six weeks post-surgery, I’m so happy to share that the nerve pain has gone down significantly, and I’ve been making daily progress in my mobility. It feels like I’m stretching my wings again, and I’m so grateful to finally feel relief.

This recovery time has been like being in a cocoon—intense, quiet, and full of unexpected reflections. It’s been humbling to hit pause on my usual flow of life and work, but it’s also given me the space to sit with my thoughts, emotions, and all the big questions about what’s next. Slowly but surely, I’m emerging, ready to flutter into the next chapter.

With gratitude, I want to share what’s also my work that I look forward to continuing on the other side of this operation and recovery with my magical and loving community, where I have felt so much support. I have created from my heart a set of yin yoga videos (something many of you have asked for at previous retreats to practice from home) to help you move and unwind with grace. On the other side of this transformative healing time, I’m also so grateful to be offering coaching and energy healing sessions again. These sessions are my way of helping others reconnect to their intuition, expand into their truth, and realign with their wellbeing. It feels so special to share these offerings once more. You can learn more about them on my website: www.mishymatthews.com.

I also run an Etsy shop called Radiant Light Apothecary, a space I have lovingly created to share natural, handmade creations like magical face creams, headache oils, chakra-balancing oils, and perfumes. This shop represents a part of my heart and my passion for nourishing and uplifting others. As I move into the next stage of recovery, having more people discover the shop would mean the world to me. If you know someone who would love my offerings, I’d be so grateful if you could share it with them! To say thank you, I’m offering a 15% discount to anyone who follows my shop. Just visit www.radiantlightapothecary.com and follow to claim your discount.

Your support—whether it came as a donation, a kind message, or just holding me in your thoughts and prayers—has meant the world to me. This whole experience has reminded me of the importance of community—not just in the light and joyful moments, but in the messy, tender ones too. Thank you for helping me through this and for showing me just how much magic exists when we show up for one another.

With an abundance of love and a sprinkle of fairy dust,

xo Mishy