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,...
3 different health issues, same underlying cause
One of my clients came to a coaching call with me complaining of intense abdominal pain whenever she ate a meal. She was frequently hungry but was hesitant to eat because she didn’t want to be doubled over in pain. Another client shared that she just couldn’t shake a...
My 10 non-negotiables – UPDATED
There are things I do every single day that are part of how I honor and care for myself. They’ve become such an integral part of how I organize and move through my days, that I don’t even think about them anymore. But once upon a time it was impossible for me to...
Meet the Conscious Rebel (and why we need her!)
When I was super sick – I mean clawing through every hour of every day – I did a lot of “soul searching”. I knew there had to be more to my illness than just a long list of physical things that had gone haywire. Because I was doing all the “right” things. But I was...
My #1 SHW tip for the New Year
As we begin a new calendar year I want to remind you that it’s still winter in the northern hemisphere. This is a time for going slow, for reflections and dreaming, for more evaluating, planning and preparing. This is the perfect time of year to do the single most...
