You are strong. You are capable – and if you’re like many other women, you also feel alone and isolated at times. Loneliness has a very real impact on our overall health and wellness and statistics show that the number of women (and men – this is not a gender specific issue) who report feeling… Continue reading Enrich your life and improve your health
Let me say that one more time, a little louder for the people in the back: you know, the ones making sure they aren’t in the front row in group pictures, the ones wearing a long t-shirt over their bathing suit, the ones skipping high school reunions. YOU ARE NOT A PROBLEM TO BE FIXED!!!… Continue reading You are Not a Problem to be Fixed!
I've been thinking about the topic of privilege recently, particularly how the health and fitness industry can often make it seem overwhelming (and almost impossible) for those who don't have an abundance of resources, such as time and money, to lead a healthy lifestyle. It's disheartening to see the portrayal of a supposedly ideal healthy… Continue reading Wellness and Privilege
An open mind is like a door to endless possibilities. It's that willingness to try, to explore, to learn, and to grow. An open mind is like a welcome mat for new experiences and discoveries. For years, I had a list of things I despised. Mushrooms, brussels sprouts, yams, lifting weights, coffee, and more. I… Continue reading The Open Mind Approach to Wellness: Embrace Growth and Joy