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After stepping on the scale last week, which I usually avoid, I was caught a little off guard. My pants were getting a little snug, but...

Welcome Back and Happy New Year! After the first few days of almost two weeks off, I found myself wondering what the heck to do with...

The phrase “If you fail to plan, plan to fail” has to be one of my least favorite sayings of all time. Yeah, great idea: Let’s start a...

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but it also brings stress, emotional challenges, and a packed schedule. For...

Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...

Life is a series of moments, each unique, each fleeting. Yet, it is often our nature to dwell on the past or worry about the future,...

I have a big case of the “What If-s” right now.  October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I love Halloween, I love fall (where...

Last weekend, I decided to climb up into the dusty attic to take stock of my holiday decorations. It’s Halloween time and while this is...

The gut-brain axis is the communication network that connects the gut and the brain. It plays a key role in determining mental health.

Happiness? Or Success? It seems we may have been led to believe that with success comes happiness. But I believe we may have gotten it...

I looked at my iPhone “family settings” this week to change the amount of time I was allowing my son to be on his phone and was shocked....

As we journey through life, we carry with us the experiences that have shaped us, molded our perceptions, and influenced our behaviors....

I am not sure if you are enjoying the Olympics at all, but I have been beyond impressed with the athletes from every country. And what a...

Mindful inquiry offers a powerful approach to understanding and managing intrusive thoughts. This practice involves observing our thoughts..

It’s been an interesting few weeks here in the United States. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, there are some very stark...

It seems that every time I turn on the tv, there’s another story about the economy. Inflation, rates, how the economy is doing...

Recently, my husband and I were on a boat just off the coast of Southern California. It was a gorgeous day and I was basking in the sun,...

Meaningful relationships are at the heart of successful home visiting. These connections allow you to understand the unique needs and

While I touched on Mental Health Awareness month last week for our leaders, I feel that it is such an important topic that I would also...

Earth Day is a powerful testament to what can be achieved when humanity bands together for a common cause.

Awe-inspiring events serve as powerful reminders of our shared humanity, the wonders of the natural and technological world, and the...

When’s the last time you had a conversation with someone about politics? Religion? Diversity? Been a minute, hasn’t it? It seems that we...

You’ve likely heard us talk about AI recently, and for good reason. It is everywhere suddenly - well, not suddenly but more obvious now....

On our latest podcast episode, Teresa and I had a lengthy discussion about incorporating - you guessed it - mindfulness into our eating...

After attending the recent peer to peer, which I hope you had the privilege of enjoying, I had my a-ha moment for this week’s blog. The...

The Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a mere concept in science fiction to a...

Creativity is not just about artistic expression; it is a powerful tool for mental agility, problem-solving, and emotional balance. As I...

Emotions often take the backseat in our fast-paced lives, but understanding and accepting our feelings is crucial for our mental...

In the whirlwind of life's challenges, big and small, it's easy to find yourself trapped in the quicksand of self-pity and negativity....

I don’t have to tell you how fast life seems to be moving these days. This time of year, especially, brings on a LOT: fun, stress,...

This time of year we all tend to get that little reminder of what the holidays are all about - family, friends, togetherness - and of...

In what seems like “the new norm,” our human experience is currently marked by economic uncertainties, global conflicts, equality issues,...

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our emotions take over completely; and it can be difficult to find our way out of it. Don’t worry -...

It seems like the world is in chaos lately, and it feels hard to find the light with so much darkness. It is easy to become distracted,...

As we head into the holiday season (yes, it’s here!), taking a more proactive approach can make your new year transition so much...

That little voice in our heads, if left unchecked can prevent us from trying new things, cause social anxiety, lower our self-esteem and...

When I first began teaching yoga, I learned very quickly that it could be emotionally draining. Students would come to me after class and...

It is safe to say that we each experience discomfort daily. Whether it is on a personal level or a professional level, discomfort is a...

Mindfulness and success are not mutually exclusive, but who defines success and how do we remain mindful while pursuing it? We can be...

Is Self-Care Misunderstood? Quite Possibly. It seems like every topic we talk about lately is a new trend, or a term being overused…and...

The practice of acceptance enables us to non-judgmentally open up to unpleasant feelings and thoughts, allowing them to exist without...

With summer approaching, or at least trying to (where is the sun?!), it might be hard to find motivation to perform. You may want to be...

When we don't allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions in their entirety, our bodies are not at ease. It is critical to allow...

Have you ever tried to meditate? Then gave up after the first few seconds because you felt, well, silly and didn't quite know what to do?...

Words are only 7% of our communication, but they can be one of the most powerful things to shift our internal state and our external...

Scan the headlines and it may seem clear that we’re living in scary times and have every reason to be fearful. But zoom in on your own...

We could never have imagined even 15 years ago that we would essentially be on camera, constantly seeing our own image throughout our...

Are you your own worst enemy? Do you ever start to feel like there is one common theme in your shortcomings, or your failures? Can that...

Change is truly the only constant in life and we can’t stop it or avoid it. But we can strengthen our resiliency to manage it. Resilience...

Our minds work much like supercomputers, operating at their peak efficiency by using patterns and algorithms. But are we getting stuck by...