Eating to self-soothe or change how you feel might not be your go-to when it comes to emotional regulation, but everyone uses food for reasons other than hunger from time to time. Things like grabbing a cup of coffee, a piece of chocolate or something sugary to give yourself a pick-me-up mid-day is one example… read more

I grew up in the pacific northwest where it rains 9 months out of the year. There are 2 coffee shops on nearly every street corner, and just about everyone I know loves their lattes, americanos and mochas. I remember the joy of stopping into one of my favorite coffee shops when it was pouring… read more

In a culture that loves instant gratification and every struggle-to-success story there is, what’s not to like about the idea of taking a pill to lose weight? With all of the hype, hope, and hoopla happening around weight loss drugs, I have some thoughts to share with you about what stands out for me about… read more

There are some powerful and tragic statistics coming out of medical research today. Almost 80% of autoimmune cases are women. Health outcomes are far worse for Black, brown and indigenous women because the systems of oppression in our culture only exacerbate health outcomes. Genetic and hormonal factors alone cannot account for these numbers, and so… read more

  Often when we think about self-care we think about getting a massage, a pedicure or a facial. We might also include making healthy food choices, staying hydrated, taking supplements, and exercising into this mix, and think we’ve got self-care covered. But there are other things that go into all of the above that I… read more

When I work with clients who want to lose weight, I always touch in on what’s really happening when weight loss is the goal. Because there are 2 challenges happening simultaneously, and both need our attention. The first is the weight itself. The second is the emotional struggle around weight that’s happening in the background… read more

Do you ever find yourself reaching for caffeine or sugar to keep yourself going throughout the day? Especially around those predictable mid-morning or 3-o’clock energy slumps? Today, I want to share with you 3 nutrient packed foods that can help boost your energy and vitality naturally. There are 3 foods that I incorporate into my… read more

Some of the most common questions I get from clients, friends and loved ones are about WHAT they should be eating. What should I eat for more energy? What should I eat for weight loss? What should I eat for my digestive issues? What should I eat for my chronic health issue? It’s a lifelong… read more