Self compassion is like a special kind of magic. It’s a gift we give not just to ourselves but also to others.
Every day each of us has the capacity to change another person’s life through compassion.
But if we don’t first take care of ourselves - nurturing, loving, caring for ourselves - every relationship we have can turn quickly to resentment and conflict.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that you could relieve anxiety, fear, anger, sadness and nervousness by using your own two hands…and nothing else? It sounds a little too easy, right?
It’s a part of an ancient Japanese method called Jin Shin Jyutsu - the art of releasing tensions. This particular method will take you as little as 5 minutes. And especially during this time of unusual stress and discomfort, that is time well spent.
Read MoreThese days we’ve been Quarantine Cooking and I’ve found myself pulling out recipes from years ago. This recipe, Leek and Potato Soup, is a long-time favorite. It’s quick to make and an absolute crowd pleaser!
Read MoreMushrooms are amazing. They contain B Vitamins and Selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps support the immune system. I’ve heard them to be anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral! Here are a few ideas on ways to get more mushrooms in your daily diets:
Read MoreAs I talk to women across the country, sleep is something that comes up again and again. As in, I try but I just can’t get enough sleep each night.
In this article I highlight the two main problems and offer five non-pharmaceutical sleep aids.
Read MoreWhen I was first told I needed to start meditating I was 6 years into a 7-year “unexplained infertility” journey.
If you’re new to meditation like I was then, here are three meditation styles to get you started.
Read MoreI drink green juice almost daily. But I don’t like to have to run to a juice shop for it each time because that gets pricey and it takes time! So here’s a quick video showing how I make my own green juice.
Read MoreThis week I made the most delicious chili. A vegetarian chili, to be exact. In fact, if you don’t add in extras at the end like sour cream or cheese, then it’s a delicious and fresh vegan chili.
Here’s the recipe so you can share in our veggie love!
Read MoreI prefer to blend my fruits and vegetables in the Vitamix rather than running them through the juicer. But this delicious recipe will work either way!
Read MoreI’m a big fan of soups. I make a pot at least weekly and we eat it for lunches and one other dinner before the pot runs dry. While Split Pea Soup isn’t in my weekly rotation, I made it the other day and loved it so I thought I’d share with you.
Read MorePersonally, I love any recipe that involves a mortar and pestle. This one fits the bill and is delicious, too!
Read MoreEggs are great for breakfast. We all know that. But what about lunch and dinner too? This recipe fits the bill any which way you turn it.
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