Find Gratitude in the Hectic Holiday Moments

I recently heard Tony Robbins say something in a podcast and it stuck with me; this is not verbatim, but he said something along the lines of, “Where there is gratitude there cannot be anger or fear.” Hearing and understanding this concept had a profound impact on me and I’ve found myself looking for things to be grateful for in moments of anxiety or frustration. Just yesterday I had to extend my commute to ...

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What Does “On the Food Side” Mean?

The process of brainstorming names for this blog was an epic process that took literally months! I had notes in my phone, Word document lists a mile long, and a sheet of paper covered (front and back) with name ideas. I had all of the background work done; I knew my values, my theme, and the types of things I would want to write about, but I just couldn’t find ...

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Join Me, On the Food Side

On the food side you choose what, when, and how much to eat based on what feels good. You see food as opportunity to feed your body and soul. Food becomes a pal and a confidant. You are able to choose food because it generates a desired feeling; safe, content, nourished, satisfied, happy, nurtured, strong, sustained, etc.”  Eating on the food side means freedom. It gives you the space to live your ...

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Postpartum Hair Loss: You’ll Survive, Maybe Even Thrive!

Postpartum shedding is a temporary process and is usually on its way to resolution by the time you actually notice it. Go take a peak in the mirror at your hairline. You can probably already see new hair growth along the crown of your head. While it seems suddenly overwhelming it’s really not the dramatic event you probably feel like it is (speaking from experience, I may have overreacted in ...

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Make Breakfast the Most INTENTIONAL Meal of the Day

What if instead of the long-standing idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you begin to make breakfast the most intentionalmeal of the day. Let go of all the old boundaries of breakfast, whether it is the timing, or the type of food, and discover the freedom of breakingyour fastwith the meal that sets you up for your best day. Here are some ways to get started: Be in inquiry ...

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