🌿 Bloomscrolling #002 | Birch and Stone Weekly Newsletter

Welcome back to Bloomscrolling, your weekly newsletter from Birch & Stone Coaching Collective!

Suddenly I'm bright and breezy... 🌞

This week, things were a little different at Birch & Stone. Rather than focus on a theme or technique, all of our workshops centered on the idea of "getting to know you." As a community, we have learned to become vulnerable with our shares, and often things are said in B&S workshops that have never been said aloud before... and yet we might not know the basics of one another's lives, like our ages, states of residence, or favorite ice cream topping! This week, we bridged that gap with chat sessions that felt like middle school sleepovers (but with less hair-braiding).

I also got some great responses to last week's Bloomscrolling Mingle Question, and they also fit into that slumber party feeling of togetherness. Without further adieu:

If you were turning 250 years old, what would you want your party to look like?

🎂 "My birthday party for 250 years? It depends how good I still looked ha ha perhaps I would get some much welcomed cosmetic surgery for my birthday celebration!" — Alisa C.

🎂 "I would love to see all the smiling faces of those who love and respect me. The conversation would be amazing because the room would be filled with kind, thoughtful souls who want to make the world a better place." — Deb H.

🎂"If I were celebrating my 250th birthday, my greatest wish would be for my party to be filled with the people I love—both those who have gone before me and those who are still with me. It would give me a chance to embrace them, celebrate the memories we shared, and express my deepest gratitude for the impact they had on my life.

The party would be about family and friends, gathered together in love and laughter. It wouldn’t be about gifts, food or decorations—it would simply be a beautiful celebration of the relationships that have made my life rich and meaningful....a celebration of love." — Susan D.

🎂"I would want the biggest party with my closest friends and of course CAKE! Not just any cake but my favorite White cake with white frosting, and cupcakes lemon and raspberry white chocolate. Music to celebrate who I am and what the song means to me.  I would want it outside in nature and I would want the weather to be calm and breezy. And just maybe some swings to sit in. Somebody else to plan this. It sounds like too much for me and I am 250 years old, so I might just take it easy. It makes me think we should celebrate like this for some of our own accomplishments. 250 is big but so is 15 or 30. Thank you for allowing me to ponder what I would want." — Jess B.

So much fun! I have loved getting to know all of you better this week, and I look forward to all of our connections deepening as we continue on our Birch & Stone journeys.

This issue of Bloomscrolling continues on the "getting to know you" theme with a little BINGO game for you to fill out about your fellow Birch & Stone members and a fun Q&A with our newest coach, Kerri. Make sure you read all the way through this week to hit everything!

July's Pop-Ups Are Growing Skyward 🍃

📖 The Book Club Continues with Coach Emily M. & Anne 

🕗 Wednesday July 22 & July 29 at  7:00 PM ET

Body Kindness, by Rebecca Scritchfield, offers a compassionate approach to health and wellness, encouraging us to care for our bodies through self-trust, meaningful habits, and self-compassion.

 https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/offers/UN5H2H2M

💪 Are Your Strengths Holding You Back? with Coach Patrick Fox

🕒 Monday July 13th at 12:00 PM ET

Guest coach Patrick Fox will lead us to acknowledge our strengths and then question the ways they might cause us to impose limitations on ourselves. We will explore ways to lean into our strengths without existing solely in the "comfort zone."

https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/offers/nfWg7QjM 

Get To Know... Coach Kerri 🌺

👟 One of the classes you're teaching is Power Walking. What do you think is the power of walking? What makes it special as a form of activity?

The power of walking is simple, accessible, and something almost everyone can do. You can walk alone or with others, inside or outside, while improving your heart health, strength, mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. Walking reminds us small steps can create big changes.

🍌 What's one rule you've abandoned when it comes to nourishing yourself, whether it's your body or your soul? What do you do instead that serves you better?

I used to be a very all-or-nothing person, in how I ate, in how I chose exercise, and pretty much a perfectionist to a fault. I no longer live in the black-and-white and have settled into the gray zone, middle of the road. I believe in being accountable, consistent but remembering flexibility. Every day can look different and that is OK. I used to diet, and now I live a lifestyle that honors me best and that I can sustain longterm.

📼 I'm really looking forward to Rewind the Tape! Just to be a little silly — what was your favorite VHS tape to rent at Blockbuster back in the ‘90s?

Oh wow fun question!! Most likely my young kids at the time picked out their favorites. I was never a big TV watcher so I also went with the flow and whatever my hubby chose. If I can recall early 90’s, I would say Pretty Woman was a favorite.

New Classes Blooming in July 🌿

💫 Recommendation Station with Coach Dani

🕒 Mondays 7:30 PM ET

Join Coach Dani for a dedicated session where she shares practical products and personalized recommendations to support your wellness journey. Discover new tools and resources tailored to your needs in this interactive class. 

🪇 Rhythm Rising with Coach Kathleen

🕒 Thursdays 8:30 PM ET

Experience the uplifting energy of Rhythm Rising, where Coach Kathleen guides you through movement and rhythm-based practices designed to boost your mood, increase vitality, and help you reconnect with your body. Perfect for anyone looking to add a spark of joy and motion to their week!  

🪺 Yoga with Coach Beth

🕒 Wednesdays 11:00 AM ET

Slow down, stretch, and reconnect with yourself through this gentle Hatha Yoga practice. Designed to support balance, flexibility, strength, and relaxation, this class offers mindful movement and breathwork in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're new to yoga or returning to your mat, you'll leave feeling more grounded, refreshed, and at ease. 

💌 Love, Me with Coach Emily B.

🕒 Thursdays 6:00 AM ET

Take a pause to reconnect with yourself and your goals. Love, Me is a supportive class focused on building self-trust, strengthening follow-through, and creating a realistic plan for the days ahead. Through reflection, intention-setting, and practical strategies, you'll leave feeling more prepared to honor your commitments and care for yourself in ways that feel sustainable and achievable.

🍎 Nourishment Without Rules with Coach Kerri

🕒 Mondays 2:00 PM ET

"Nourishment Without Rules" offers a flexible, balanced approach to nutrition that moves beyond rigid dieting and all-or-nothing thinking. Together, we'll explore ways to nourish your body with greater awareness, focusing on energy, satisfaction, and overall well-being. Topics may include intuitive eating, mindful meal timing, sustainable habits, and using tools like tracking in a way that feels supportive rather than restrictive. This class is designed to help you build a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food while honoring your individual goals and needs.