If you are new to this page or to me, welcome. My name is Sunny Dawn Johnston, and I want to begin by sharing my heart with you.

Over thirty-three years ago, I was in a place of utter darkness, sleeping on the floor of a shack with no heat or air conditioning, holding my six-month-old son, and feeling utterly hopeless. It was a moment of profound despair that awakened me to the realization that my lack of self-love and self-worth was at the root of most of my struggles. It took me a couple of years, but I made the courageous decision to stop standing on the sidelines of my own life. With sheer determination, I began a journey that has transformed my reality over the past thirty years into one filled with power, resilience, joy, abundance, love, freedom, and community.

But life’s journey is never a straight path, and healing never ends. Recent years have brought their own set of challenges. I’ve struggled with migraines, hormonal changes, and a frozen shoulder, each reminding me of the essential need for self-love, safe space, self-expression, learning anew, healing, and the profound support of a caring community. In my 50s, my body and soul require a different kind of care than they did at 25. Let me tell ya, sister, I’ve learned so much about that mind-body connection that I want to share with you to save you from having to go through some of the struggles and pain, physically and emotionally, that I did. I discovered through this journey of life that the key to true healing and growth comes from connecting deeply and honestly with oneself and with others.

I’ve also learned that as we navigate different stages of life, we each face unique and profound experiences. Becoming a grandparent, raising/guiding our children/adult children, enduring the transitions of hormones and menopause symptoms, nurturing our amazing bodies and doing what they need and want, changing relationships, financial ups and downs and caring for aging parents—all of these can feel overwhelming. Our bodies and souls crave the support of sisterhood, those who can hold space for us and who are there to understand, guide, and uplift us through these transformative times.

This is why I created the ELEV8 Your Life community. It’s not just a place for self-help videos or quick fixes. It’s a sanctuary, a nurturing haven where you can heal, grow, and transform in the embrace of others who understand and support you deeply. Here, you are cherished, guided, and given the sacred space to explore your true self, discover the source of your pain, heal profoundly, and find the connection and inspiration your soul has been longing for.

As I discovered in my most recent healing journey, feeling safe is the most essential step in the journey of healing. In ELEV8 Your Life, you are embraced in a cocoon of safety and love, where you can open up, be vulnerable, and let go of the fears that hold you back. This safe space allows your heart to connect, your nervous system to calm, your body to heal and your spirit to soar.

Life’s demands can be overwhelming, and it’s so easy to lose ourselves while taking care of everyone else. I know this all too well because, during the pandemic, I too, began to neglect myself and my needs. It was a rough couple of years trying to “do” everything I could to serve a community in need – on top of all the regulars of life and living during unprecedented times. You know what I mean?

Gratefully, I had the incredible support of my community. As I began to do my work, my real work - feel my feelings, use my tools, ask for help, hire support, I began to heal - again. I realized that when you are part of a community that surrounds you with love and encouragement, motivation, transformation, and healing become not just possible but beautifully inevitable. In the early days, I was alone. I had no community, no support and certainly no tools. Once I started to heal, I made a promise to myself that I would share the things I knew and help others. I wasn't sure what that would look like or how it would manifest, but I knew it was important to my soul. Cue ELEV8 Yor Life 🙂

Inside ELEV8 Your Life, you’re never alone. You have a circle of like-minded souls and me, right by your side, nurturing true lifestyle change. Together, we break through barriers, overcome challenges, get healthier and elevate our lives in ways we never imagined possible. I’ll be sharing tips to support a healthy lifestyle—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll gain practical tools and insights to help you thrive in every aspect of your life.

If your heart is calling for connection, belonging, and a place to learn new tools and ways of healing, then read on and discover how to join us. Step out of isolation and into a community where you truly belong. Let’s rebuild, unshackle ourselves, and soar into transformation and expansion together.

I love ya sister, and I hope you’ll join us!

SDJ