On fasting, travel, and the art of the reset It’s 11 PM and I’ve just finished my final meal in Italy. It was decadent, delicious, out of character, and divine. The pasta, the bread, the gelato, the late dinners. I said yes to all of it, with no guilt and…
Keep readingAs I was getting dressed recently, I felt a little pick-me-up that started me thinking about how our clothes impact how we feel as much as how we look. Whether it’s something comfy to lounge around in, something sexy to wear to bed, or even something special for a night…
Keep readingI am currently obsessed with the concept of somatic movement – the practice of listening to our body while we move rather than simply telling our body what to do. It is less about how the movement looks and more about how it feels from the inside. The word “somatic”…
Keep readingBig goals can feel intimidating. Fear and insecurity may whisper in our ear that we’re not ready, not capable, or not good enough. Or we may question our abilities and convince ourselves that staying where we are is safer than reaching for something more. But we don’t have to be…
Keep readingIf you’re a mother sending your child off to college, I know you understand how I feel. I imagined that by child number four, it would be easier. It isn’t. When Rain left for college last year, I couldn’t even talk about it. The grief was too fresh. I needed…
Keep readingAs you all know, I’m as passionate about health – inside and out – which includes keeping my food and my environment as clean as possible. I’ve talked about my fave cork yoga mat and recently even shared a Fit Tip about how kim chi has been proven to help…
Keep readingWe are all sensory beings and I love exploring the many ways our natural senses integrate into our experience of wellness. I recently caught a subtle scent in the air and I was instantly transported to another time and place. It wasn’t time travel. It was neuroscience. It turns out…
Keep readingThere are seasons in life when everything just feels… full. We get so caught up in work, family, commitments, and expectations that our days seem to spill from one task to the next until they’re gone. And in those moments, it’s easy to put ourselves last. Fortunately, life keeps presenting…
Keep readingI’m sure a lot of people think I’m an energy machine, but that’s not anybody’s reality… including mine. I definitely understand what it’s like to go-go-go until I run out of gas. And I deeply appreciate the need to honor my body when I need to rest. What I also…
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