Healing from the Inside Out: The Beauty of a Plant-Based Lifestyle These days, there are 100s of diets out there ... so many it's hard to count. In my health coaching program, we looked at around 100. And it was eye-opening! There is not ONE method that works for everyone. BUT we all do well with guidance and clarity. We also all do well with some key ingredients. Healing your body ultimately starts from within, and embracing a plant-based lifestyle could be the key to achieving that. L...

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From hectic work schedules to personal responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Not only that, but stress is estimated to be the cause of 75-90% of disease and doctor's visits. That's a high number. What if I told you that you hold the key to reducing stress right within your own breath? Breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing stress and promoting overall well-being....

When I was in the height of my healing journey, my Functional doc discovered that while I was eating highly nutrient-rich foods and fiercely abstaining from inflammatory ones, I still wasn't absorbing the nutrients from the foods I ate. You can imagine how discouraging that was. And at that moment in time, I wasn't in a stress-state anymore. I was truly doing what I thought was resting. In fact, I couldn't work anymore. But I was experiencing the effects of a few years of intense...

In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the effects of stress on our physical and emotional well-being can be profound. As someone who has personally witnessed the transformative power of holistic health, stress resilience, and plant-based nutrition, I am excited to explore with you the incredible connection between what we eat and how we navigate the challenges of life. The Stress-Nutrition Nexus: It's no secret that stress can take a toll on our bodies and minds. The incessant demand...

In this episode, I want to dive into a topic that affects us all but often goes misunderstood – stress hormones and their impact on our well-being, as well as a simple nutritional tool we can utilize to begin to help create a solid foundation internally. #1 Stress Hormones: Did you know that stress hormones play a pivotal role in shaping our response to life’s challenges? Many people underestimate the influence of cortisol and adrenaline on our health. In my upcoming series, I’ll unra...

People who deal with a lot of stress understand the implications of it. You know what it does to your mental and emotional health, how it affects your physical health, and what the repercussions are. You are fully aware that it can lead to feeling overwhelmed and like you can’t handle your daily life, that it can lead to burnout and work issues, and cause problems with your relationships and personal life. If this sounds like you, don’t just make it a daily habit where you go through cycles ...

Did you know that your body is always listening to you? To the feedback you give it, to how you treat it, and to how you respond to situations? Don't believe me? Take a moment and just tune in to your body. How's it doing? Now, think of something stressful ... notice any shifts in your body? Even writing that, I could feel my heart beat rise. How about you? We now have incredible books such as "The Body Keeps the Score" sharing with us just how much we can store ...

We're often very aware that our emotional stress impacts the foods we eat, but did you know that the nutrients we take in actually affect our emotional well-being? When you start looking at ways to reduce your stress levels, you probably focus on how much work you are doing, what your daily responsibilities are, and whether or not you practice good self-care. These are all very important, but don’t forget about the simplest choices you make every day that could be impacting your stress. A com...

What do you think of when you hear the word "exercise"? For some, it's a burst of joy, and for others, it sounds exhausting. I know. I've worked with many people over the years. Exercise sounds like something you "have to do" unless you were raised around sports OR have simply grown to love it. That's why I love talking about the concept of "joyful movement" as it pertains to our health, energy levels, mental clarity, performance, and building resilience. When your body has the ...

In this episode, I’ll introduce a very powerful concept that can bring powerful healing to your body through a very simple practice. If you've been around even a little while, you've heard of a "Gratitude Practice" and maybe you've even tried jotting down a few things in the morning based on what you've seen out there, only to walk away not really feeling any shifts. Today, we'll talk about the WHY behind practicing Gratitude, but also how to shift that experience into your body, mind, and e...

Nerves, what can you say about them? They perform so many important functions in your body and are related to every movement you make and even your thought patterns. However, nerves can really mess you up at times when they get out of control. Things such as anxiety, stress and depression can impact your nerves severely which in turn will negatively affect your entire body. When this happens you need to find a way to calm your nerves down and one of the best ways to do that is with deep...

Resilience … is our ability to bounce back … but what if you can’t bounce back and seem to remain stuck? Have you ever experienced the feeling of procrastination, feeling stuck, or like you just can’t move forward in an area of your life? I’m sure at some point most people have felt this way if even on a small scale. What if you really want to move forward though? Is it broken willpower? Does it mean you're broken? Does it mean you "just can't do it"? I'd like to propose one...

Perhaps you've heard about the idea of having a morning routine. But if you're anything like myself, or the people I work with, when you're extremely fatigued or dealing with stress and other health issues, putting "one more thing" onto your plate might feel, well ... exhausting ... I get it! I've been there. But I'll also say that putting an energizing morning rhythm into my life was one of the best things I did for myself. That and an evening wind down rhythm. It's not just for high perf...

Burnout is a dangerous condition that can affect you both physically and mentally. If you've recently discovered you are suffering from burnout, you may be wondering just how you can overcome it. Unfortunately, overcoming burnout isn't easy, but there are several things you can do to help yourself bounce back. This and last week, I did 2 back-to-back topics on Burnout. I'll be doing more in the future as this is a big one for me and understanding how our bodies work together with our mind an...

I have personally experienced extreme burnout twice. You'd have thought I'd learn from the first time, but I definitely learned a LOT from the second time around. And since then, have helped others recover. I've spent the better part of the last 10 years studying the body, the nervous system, and resilience to stress in order to understand how this happens and how to both avoid it and heal from it. Burnout is a very serious condition, and once you realize you are caught up in it, it can...

When you're feeling fatigued, sometimes you don't have the energy or willpower to make big overhaul changes. Sometimes you simply need little things that done over time can really create an impact. I know the journey very well. While there are some key overhaul changes that can be made when you're experiencing deep fatigue, there are also some very key little changes that make a big impact over time. What does optimal performance feel like? How do you feel when you're performing...

Maybe you relate: It's during the middle of the workday and you're tired. The day has been overwhelming, stressful and nothing seems to be going quite right. Or perhaps it's the end of the day when you have "more" you need to do, but are just done and tired. You have 2 choices: On these types of days, you could grab another coffee or tune-out and become not as productive. OR you could practice resilience and recovery techniques that actually help you transform from the INSIDE out. ...

Today’s episode is a fun reflection on things I’ve learned while distance running. If you know my story, I was able to bounce back from Fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor gut health, stress, and past pains and traumas from being unable to walk around the block to running long distances and bounding with energy. Amazing, right? Whenever I run, I get inspired by both the challenges I face and the joys. I have ample time to reflect, think, and process. And I often...

Here we wrap up our mini series on cravings. This time, we're focusing on how to SHIFT your focus to actually crave healthier foods. It IS possible! We just have to know how to work with our mind, body, and lifestyle. If you’re going to beat the odds, you may need to rewire your brain so you crave greens more than the processed, sugary foods. Each time you choose healthier foods, you’re strengthening your desire for them. Take a look at these suggestions for changing the way you think and e...

In our previous episode, we delved deep into understanding cravings, emphasizing that they are more complex than a mere test of willpower. Today, we zero in on sugar — a ubiquitous and potent substance that many grapple with. Are you one of the many ensnared in its sweet grip? The insidious effects of sugar are often overlooked. From fogging mental clarity and hindering our cognitive functions to inflaming our joints, disrupting gut health, and triggering latent diseases, sugar's impact is pr...