Decoding emotional eating: It’s not about food, it’s about the life you’re not living
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...
Caffeine: health heroine or villain in a dark dress?
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...
Pleasure is a requirement for women’s health
I met a woman this past week who has 3 kiddos under the age of 3½. She laughed when she said, “The twins were a surprise!” but her laugh didn’t reach her eyes when she said it. She is struggling. She shared with me in a private conversation that she is tired,...
Weighing in on weight loss drugs
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...
Speaking your truth is a hidden key to wellness
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...
5 lesser-known self-care practices for a happier & healthier you
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...
What’s really happening when weight loss is the goal
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...
Boost your energy and vitality with the 3 nutrient-packed foods
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...
How to rediscover joyful eating & break up with diets for good
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...
Becoming a self-honoring woman – my story
I used to feel like I was living someone else’s life. I even said it out loud once: “When do I get to live MY life?” It was a very good question that only I had the answer to. Of course, I wasn’t conscious of my perpetual people pleasing, self-silencing,...
