Send us a text So many of us get caught in the trap of feeling like there's never enough time, and then we find ourselves RUSHING through our days. This means that we're moving from one task to another, feeling like we're not getting anything done, and then feeling more stressed! We need to interrupt this pattern of rushing, to restore calm to our nervous system and promote better health. In this episode, we discuss 5 Ways to Stop this Pattern of Rushing, while quieting the...

Send us a text In this episode we're talking about getting "back to basics". That means focusing on your "pillars" of health and wellness- those practices that keep you grounded and moving forward with consistency. For some, this "back to basics" approach may seem boring. But for YOU, it may be exactly the approach you need to engage with practices that are fulfilling and keep you taking those small steps forward. #calm #ease #prepare #growth #reflection ...

Send us a text We often think about ADDING healthy habits or new routines to improve our health. But, in this episode we're looking at things from a different angle. Instead, ask yourself if you have a habit that you need to quit. Rather than adding new things, is there ONE thing that you can name, that if you stopped doing it, would change everything? If that's the case, maybe we should focus our energy there. Maybe it's... Eating or snacking too much in the eveningS...

Send us a text As we approach the busy holiday season, many people find themselves focusing less on their own well being... and more on everything else that the season brings. In this episode, Krista suggests that we plan ahead to CREATE ways to take care of ourselves, while bringing more ease and enjoyment to the moments of the holiday season. Rather than blasting ahead with to-do lists and calendar events, take some time to think about what YOU can do to bring more calm to your life ...

Send us a text The "winter arc", or the period from October 1st through January 1st, which is often used as a time for reflection and personal growth to prepare for the year ahead. In this episode, we talk about creating our own, personalized plan for the winter arc that allows us to reflect on the year behind us and on what we'd like to create in the coming year. Take advantage of this time of year to be intentional about living presently and purposefully during the last few mo...

Send us a text Everything in our lives is impacted by the ENERGY we feel, so it makes sense to INVEST in our own energy! When we're feeling peak energy, our mood, habits, and relationships are better! But when our energy is lacking, our mood, habits, and relationships often suffer. In this episode, we're talking about "5 Ways to Invest in Your Energy". So, if you're feeling peak energy, you're probably already investing in these areas. If you're NOT feeling a high level of ...

Send us a text A great strategy to get more clarity, about your health and wellness, is to create a "wish list". In this episode, we discuss using this tool (creating a wish list) to get specific about what you want, as we consider all areas of holistic health (including eating and nutrition, exercise, work, activities, fun, relationships, spirituality, and more). So many times, people aren't sure what they want. In moving towards the lives we desire, it's an important first step ...

Send us a text Our thoughts play a pivotal role in the way we feel, what we do, and how we respond to situations. In other words, our thoughts are a MAJOR driver in the way that we experience our lives! Since our thoughts stimulate emotions, which precede our actions, it's really important to be aware of the thoughts we choose to hold. These specific thoughts are the ones that shape our reality, moment-to-moment and day-to-day. In this episode, we're talking about a q...

Send us a text What are the moments, in your everyday life, that you truly enjoy? In this busy world, there are too many people who are feeling overwhelmed, racing from one thing to the next, and aren't fully enjoying their everyday life. Well, life is too short NOT to enjoy it, so let's talk about an easy way to boost your enjoyment in living. In this episode, we're talking about BUILDING these moments into your daily life without taking a lot of extra time and effort. Rat...

Send us a text When you think about your healthy habits, is there ONE that's a "lynchpin" for you? Is there ONE habit that you practice, that gives you more momentum and makes it more likely for you to follow through with other healthy habits? In this episode, I'm sharing my personal "lynchpin habit" and discussing the added benefits of a more positive, uplifting mindset, higher step count, and healthier food choices, when I take time to practice this ONE habit in the morning. &nb...

Send us a text What we focus on, leads to how we feel. This episode challenges us to choose to focus our attention in a positive way, to promote good feelings. It's a simple, powerful truth, that our focus leads to our feeling, and being able to shift our focus is a skill worth mastering. Without intention, it's easy to slip into "autopilot" and get stuck worrying about our problems. However, with some deliberate practice, we can develop this skill and take control o...

Send us a text When creating a plan for healthy habits, choose one that you want to stay on for the long term. We've all had the experience of chasing a shiny, new plan that seemed like a quick fix, but quickly fizzled out because it was too restrictive and we couldn't make it fit real life. And no plan is effective if you do it for a few weeks or months and then drop it altogether because it's just too much. Whether it's a plan for eating, exercise, relaxation, or sleep, c...

Send us a text Let's talk about getting a metabolic advantage by utilizing the thermic effect of food! For those of us making an effort to reach or maintain a healthy body weight, including foods with a higher thermic effect can give us a nice boost. The thermic effect of food refers to the calories that your body uses to digest, absorb, or process a particular food. Along with basal metabolic rate and physical activity, the thermic effect is a part of our energy expenditure. &n...

Send us a text Maintaining TRUE connection in a "world of technology" is what we're talking about in this episode today. We live modern lives with plenty of screen time, so it's more important than ever, to make an intentional effort to connect with others, even in simple ways. Although technology is an integral part of our everyday lives, it's important that we don't let it control us in a way that "steals" our presence. In doing this, the first step is to be aware of our ...

Send us a text In this episode, we're talking about exercise as a tool to promote emotional regulation (balance). Being emotionally regulated is a key factor in promoting our mental health, by helping us monitor, evaluate, and modify our emotional responses to situations that we experience every day. Many studies demonstrative the antidepressive effects of exercise, so it is no surprise that exercise plays such an important role in emotional regulation overall. In this epis...

Send us a text It's mid-September, and we're stepping into... fall! The season of transformation. In this episode, we talk about the natural delights of the fall season but more importantly, what fall represents, as a time of transformation, in our own lives. Fall is a perfect time to pause, breathe, and purposefully find contentment in our journeys, as we reflect, and roll into the last four months of the year. Many of us have been taking the small steps and showing up each...

Send us a text This episode is all about being proactive about your mood and the quality of your day, despite the situations and challenges that inevitably come up. Taking responsibility for your own peace and happiness is a powerful shift, since these positive emotional states are foundational to our mental and physical health. Choosing to be happy, and staying in peace, means that our bodies and minds are flooded in the physiology of positive emotions! Most of the time, o...

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the importance of living with purpose, or knowing your "why". When we embrace our purpose and take meaningful steps, aligned with our "why", our health improves, including less risk for developing illness in the future. Beyond that, we experience more vitality which opens up the pathway to flourishing! #inspiration #purpose #perspective #besthealth #positivity #goals #empowerment #personaldevelopment #motivation #personalgrowth #mindset #...

Send us a text When we’re working toward our goals, it’s quite common to focus solely on achievement. However, a different approach, is to focus on the person you’re becoming in the process, rather than simply.... achievement. In this episode, Krista tells the story that inspired her to explore this approach and she shares 4 advantages to using this approach to- focus on the becoming, rather than simply achievement. #inspiration #becoming #perspective #besthealth...

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about an easy way to elevate your mental and physical health- get outdoors! When we spend as little as 10 minutes in nature, our bodies and minds start to feel the benefits of being outdoors. The best part is, that there are so many ways to enjoy nature including: walking outdoors, being near a lake or an ocean, watching a sunrise or sunset, kayaking down a river, fishing in a stream, biking on a trail, strolling through the garden, h...