Embodiment + How You Can Love Your Body Today
I have a photo of myself at 4 years old that I hang in my kitchen… I often stop to look at it because it makes me remember who I was… It’s probably the closest representation of my highest self. When I look at this photo I see my belly protruding over my ruffled bikini, […]
The Life Changing Benefits of Intuitive Eating
Hi friends! It’s been a desire of mine for a while to open up this space to feature the expertise and stories of others. I want to make this a community that you can come back to and feel like someone “gets you” or take away a bit of information that will make your life […]
When Staying Still Is The Answer
Have you ever been in a place where you crave more out of life yet have no idea how to get there? I’ve felt this way lately; wanting more… more money, more experiences, more quality time, more followers, more stuff, more quality friendships, a bigger email list, bigger & better partnerships, more vacations….the list goes […]
2019 The Year To START That Thing
Everyone’s tossing resolutions and new goals around like hot cakes because the new year brings so much hope and anticipation for new things. Studies show that dopamine is released in our brains when we anticipate new things so maybe that’s why we love the new year so much. It actually feels good to start a […]
Lessons From A Neurotic Therapist: 5 Ways To Endure A Panic Attack
My palms were sweaty, my heart was pounding, I felt like I was coming out of my body hovering over the whole embarrassing scene. I looked at the woman next to me with saucer eyes and said, “I’m so sorry you have to sit next to the crazy lady with a newborn.” I was holding […]
What Happens When We Follow Our Good Desires
I’ve been thinking a lot about desires and how when we follow our God-given desires we come alive more. Essentially we become more of who we are meant to be when we listen to the things that pull at our heart and attention. As a child I was ‘eh how do I say this…kinda […]
How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Social Media
There is a current movement targeting bloggers and social media influencers for being part of the cause of the troubling increase in teen suicides, depression, and general decreased quality of life. I know this post might seem like I’m gratuitously joining the chorus. However, this has been on my heart for some time. This is […]
Can Giving Make You Happier?
Here’s a wonderful thought… giving can make you happier! Since today is “Giving Tuesday” what better day then to talk about the benefits of giving and what it does for yourself, others and our world. Right off the bat let me just give you the health benefits of giving: Lowers blood pressure Increases self-esteem Lessens depression Lowers […]
My Journey with Anxiety: The Reckoning
Last week I wrote about my anxiety here for the first time and whoa it felt good. Thank you all for your supportive and loving comments, they meant so much to me and have encouraged me to keep sharing my story with you. So for about the last 5 years my anxiety that started as […]
My journey with anxiety: The Beginning
Anxiety and I have become friends in the last month… strange I know but I’m done denying her presence in my life and I’m done trying to protect myself from fear, pain, and even joy. I never had anxiety before becoming a mother… depression yes I dealt with my share of depression, but it was […]
