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Hi, I’m Mardi! I can’t wait to help you find your peace.

Your Journey is MY Journey!

When I turned 50, I declared it the "Decade of Me." I knew there was more to life than the stress and overwhelm I was experiencing. Driven by a deep desire for change, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing, exploring the very modalities that now form the foundation of The Anchor Within. Through energy work, subconscious reprogramming, and somatic practices, I transformed from an exhausted, overworked litigator to a woman who is truly at peace in her mind, body, and soul. Now, I'm passionate about guiding other women to experience the same profound transformation – to reclaim their lives, rediscover their purpose, and create a future filled with joy, meaning, peace and authentic connection.

About me

Life isn't about doing it all, it's about finding what lights YOU up. 

~ Mardi Chadwick-Balcom

 

From the Courtroom to the Coaching Room: My Journey to Empowerment and Healing 

For over two decades, I dedicated my life to advocating for women in their most vulnerable moments. As a divorce attorney specializing in domestic violence cases, I stood beside countless women, helping them navigate the complex and often overwhelming legal system. It was deeply fulfilling, yet profoundly challenging work that exposed me to the raw realities of trauma and its ripple effects on the human spirit.

In 2002, my career—and my life—took a dramatic turn when a client was tragically murdered. That devastating loss forced me to confront my own mortality and reevaluate my purpose. Around the same time, I was navigating my own divorce, juggling the demands of co-parenting with my ex, and a high-pressure legal career. These experiences left me feeling depleted, questioning everything I thought I was supposed to be. This was not how I imagined my life up to this point.

Seeking a broader impact, I transitioned into healthcare administration, overseeing violence intervention programs in one of Boston's top medical centers. I witnessed firsthand the profound connection between trauma, health, and healing, further fueling my passion for finding holistic solutions.

 

 

Today, I am living MY best life helping others find their own peace and purpose

 
Even though I returned to my roots as a litigator in 2022, I realized that something was still missing. I continued to delve deeper into my own healing journey, addressing the lingering effects of both my divorce and the profound grief from my client's death. 
Through my own healing journey, I uncovered the transformative power of energy healing, subconscious reprogramming, and somatic practices. I discovered that the solutions we often search for outside ourselves—the answers, the peace, the joy—are already within us, waiting to be unlocked. These tools not only helped me heal but also reignited my sense of purpose.
Today, I’m happily remarried, my daughters are grown, and I’ve embraced this next chapter with clarity and excitement. I’ve stepped fully into my role as a coach, guiding midlife women through transitions like divorce, empty nest syndrome, and career shifts. My unique blend of legal expertise, personal experience, and holistic practices allows me to offer a deeply transformative coaching experience to women ready to reclaim their lives.
I live by the ocean in Newburyport, MA, where I start my mornings with Kundalini yoga and cold plunges. Creativity fuels me—whether it’s card-making, experimenting in the kitchen, or dreaming of writing my first book. Life isn’t about doing it all; it’s about finding what lights you up. And I’m here to help you find that spark and step boldly into your next chapter.
I'm ready

 

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