This difficult year has taught me that every challenge has a solution — and also helped me kick the habit of wanting to be perfect — It's strange how quickly things can change. One minute you're debating whether 2020 is the start of a new decade. The next you're going … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned About Being a Mom in 2020
Mental & Emotional Wellness, Spirituality, Relationships
What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness
I know... You want to say something kind, something inspiring, but sometimes it's better just to listen — The question is not how to get cured, but how to live.—Joseph Conrad According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 out of 10 adults in the United … [Read more...] about What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness
Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start
If you want to make a difference in the world, don’t think you need to start big… just start somewhere — Change is a slow, patient thing. It never comes overnight, it’s never obvious until it’s already there, and it’s never about one grand act. Change isn’t in a single … [Read more...] about Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start
How to Course-Correct Your Future
We manifest what we believe; to live in questions vs. conclusions allows our beliefs and our possibilities to evolve — Years ago, I was in Washington DC, standing outside of the White House, trying to make a video about possibilities. There were three different … [Read more...] about How to Course-Correct Your Future
Enlightened Vulnerability: Your Key to Becoming Truly Whole
Enlightenment and vulnerability at first seem in opposition, but they are actually inextricably linked to serve your highest self — The vague concepts of enlightenment and vulnerability seem ever present in spiritual circles today. They are painted as opposing ideals, … [Read more...] about Enlightened Vulnerability: Your Key to Becoming Truly Whole
The Epidemic of Repressed Emotions
We should all feel safe opening up to others, so why is it so hard? Let’s explore the complexity of negative emotions and what can help — “Put on a smile and face the day!” While there’s certainly something to be said for a positive approach to life, there are days when … [Read more...] about The Epidemic of Repressed Emotions
How to Take Control of Your Life and Begin Living Consciously
The journey to living more mindfully can begin at any time, whenever you make the decision to do so — and myriad benefits await — Letting yourself drift through life can be tempting, especially if you find decisions hard to make. However, this approach denies you the … [Read more...] about How to Take Control of Your Life and Begin Living Consciously
Real Talk: 6 Women Share How They’ve Been Navigating COVID-19
As the pandemic shifts from shock-and-awe to ‘The New Norm’, 6 women share their coping strategies…from meditation to new businesses — I saw a meme today where number 13 goes, “I am the worst number.” 666 follows up with, “No, I am the worst number.” 2020 goes, “Bitches, … [Read more...] about Real Talk: 6 Women Share How They’ve Been Navigating COVID-19
The Age of Isolation: How Can We Manage It & What Can We Learn from It?
With mindfulness and a little strategy, you can preserve your sanity, your health and be open to receive the gifts of family life during COVID-19 — I am convinced that, as we debated whether 2020 was the beginning of a new era, none of us expected it to be so … [Read more...] about The Age of Isolation: How Can We Manage It & What Can We Learn from It?
Winning An Emotional Struggle with Partnership, Love and Self-Love
From a childhood of body shame and self-judgement, one woman peels back the layers of her past to find the strength to live a life of her own design — Since a was a little girl I have been fed the vision of partnership. Unfortunately, it was a distorted vision. It was a … [Read more...] about Winning An Emotional Struggle with Partnership, Love and Self-Love
Why Letting Go of Aspects of Your Past is So Hard and How to Make It Easier
We are conditioned to carry the burden of our past into our present, but to live fully in the now and future, we must learn to let go — You know you need to move on from a negative experience, like a breakup or the loss of a family member. But you can’t seem to let go of … [Read more...] about Why Letting Go of Aspects of Your Past is So Hard and How to Make It Easier
How Nutrition Affects Your Mental Health and Simple Tips for Eating Healthier
You know that your diet impacts your physical health — but research increasingly reveals its effects on your mental health as well — Many of us like to think of healthy nutrition as a way to boost our performance in training, or as a sustainable way to lose excess weight … [Read more...] about How Nutrition Affects Your Mental Health and Simple Tips for Eating Healthier
