Note: this is Part 1 in a series that will bust some common myths about menopause and midlife hormone changes! More soon… So you’re in your 40s, noticing weird changes with your period and your body, but you think “I’m… Read more »
Let’s talk about your brain. So many people tell me “I tried meditating. I’m not any good at it.” And that makes me sad. Here’s the thing: most people who feel like they “failed” at meditation only feel that way… Read more »
It’s possible I was born a pessimist. Or maybe it set in later, during a sometimes difficult childhood and adolescence. Regardless, I spent a lot of time wearing a “glass is half empty” badge with a certain amount of pride…. Read more »
Earlier this week I talked about the true meaning of self care (love and kindness toward yourself). I also discussed the BIG things that change when you treat yourself with love. You naturally shift toward healthier choices. You set healthy… Read more »
In my last post, I talked about the meaning of true self care – that it isn’t just about fun indulgences, but about loving ourselves. When we’re able to make this shift towards self-directed loving kindness, BIG changes take place…. Read more »
I’m guessing you see the phrase self care everywhere these days. It’s become a trendy thing to talk about. Lots of us – especially women and mothers – put ourselves last, and that can hurt not just us but everyone… Read more »
Hello and happy spring! Any of this ring a bell for you? You feel irritable or frustrated You’re sluggish and tired Your digestion seems off You’re having headaches You find yourself sighing a whole lot (maybe in irritation…) Your periods… Read more »
It’s peak pumpkin season, folks. This month many of you will carve faces into them, decorate your home with them, put your babies into pumpkin costumes (so cute!), and eat pumpkin spice everything. (Although I saw a picture of pumpkin… Read more »
It’s a common story: a woman reaches 40 weeks of pregnancy and finds herself facing a deadline to go into spontaneous labor. If she’d like to avoid a medical induction, there’s often a mountain of advice telling her what to… Read more »
So, it’s January 11. How are your New Year’s resolutions going? Your answer is probably one of these three: Great! Um, well… I didn’t make any because I never accomplish them anyway, so whatever. If you answered #1, rock on… Read more »
