There's no doubt this year has been unlike any other. Yet, still, there's much to be grateful for. One tradition I practice before ringing in a New Year, & invite you to join me, is to express gratitude for something accomplished or achieved over the past 12 months. It's no secret that this year has been different from previous years. However, there are still wins & victories to ...
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Perfectly Planned
As nostalgic as it sounds, I can't imagine Mary dreamed of having her baby in a barn. Being surrounded by animals and hay probably wasn't how she planned her delivery would go. Yet when the time came, she had peace and understanding she was where she was supposed to be. Through her faith, she trusted there was a plan. Today the baby born in a barn is still the most ...
To My Daughters, This is How You Make Cool Things Happen…
One month into school, I find myself reminding my girls how amazing they are, especially as other voices begin telling them otherwise. I want them to know they're special, made with a unique purpose, and unbelievably extraordinary. I'm sure you feel the same about your kids. However, in my efforts to build strong and confident girls, I also don't want them wearing rainbow ...
Start Somewhere
Today my kids begin their first day of school. There are all sorts of emotions going through me, as I know this year is going to be unlike any other. Still, it's time for my kids to go back. We gotta start somewhere. It's not going to be perfect. The plans, protocols, and procedures established will change. I know this. The faculty and staff know this. Many of the kids know ...
Vitamin F, P, and T…
Vitamin D is known for its mood-boosting superpowers. The research connection between depression and lack of sunshine is real. What about vitamin F, P, and T? You’ve probably never even heard of them, yet these ‘vitamins’ are just as essential for your mood and productivity as the sun is for your bones and brain. Here's the scoop: Vitamin F - Family, Friends, ...
Sh*tty and Spectacular of Life Secluded
Everything isn't sh*tty. Nor is everything spectacular. Secluded life has shown us this. Last week I had a girls night...on Zoom. Eight weeks earlier, we were in a restaurant being served good food and even better drinks. We laughed till we cried and laughed some more. We left well-nourished. We didn't know how things were about to change. The ...
The Purpose of Pain?
Today I'm sharing something I wrote about twelve months after my hip surgery. From being unable to walk without keeling over in pain to being back to most things, yet some things will never be the same, and learning that maybe that's okay. Healing and recovery happen. Given the current situation, I think we can all use a reminder about healing and recovery. Accept where you are ...
Be Still and Know
His mind was flooded with the “thoughts” again. Fear and worry started to consume him. Was doomsday really going to happen? Then he heard… "What are you so scared of? Have I not taken care of you up to this point already? Lean in. Listen as I calm your mind and comfort your fears. Maybe I am not calling you to do anything right now. I know how hard this is for you, you think I created you ...
Don’t Quit. Not Today, Anyway
Don’t quit. Don’t give up on that thing you’ve been working on. The commitment you’ve made to yourself. The dream you want to achieve. The day you are trying to get through. Don’t quit. Not today, anyway. When life gets hard and you get tired, take a break. Reach out for support, call a friend, take a nap, go for a walk. Step back. Clear your head. Nourish your ...
Create Space for Change
How does change happen? Can we force people to change if they are not ready to listen and reflect on what is being said? I’ve never seen change happen by shouting and screaming at each other. In my experience change happens when people are allowed space to go within themselves and begin processing and understanding what they’ve heard, read, experienced or ...
Thank You for Your Work
On this day of thanksgiving, I thank you for being part of my community and encourage you to carve out time to express gratitude for your work. Thank yourself for continuing to showing up, for practicing, advancing, and sharing your professional skills. Give gratitude for having a career that allows you to educate and inspire others to live better through good food and movement. Know that ...
Thanks for this Body…
As we enter into the holiday season, I invite you to carve out time to practice gratitude for your perfectly imperfect body … and invite the other women in your family to do the same. Practicing gratitude on a regular basis causes powerful shifts in day-to-day life. Before we go on, please don’t roll your eyes and say "oh yeah I’m so grateful for these hips" with sarcasam. Sorry ...