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Tips For Safely Starting An Exercise Routine
You guys have heard me extol the many benefits of physical activity and it certainly won’t be the last. Exercise is one of the best tools we have to support mind-body wellness! I’ve seen first hand – in my patients’ and clients’ lives and in my own life – the many,...
Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips to Support Trauma Recovery
Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips to Support Trauma Recovery Trigger warning: This post contains mentions of sexual assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is a time to raise awareness about sexual violence, how to prevent it, and how to support those who are...
10 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Eggs
Let’s talk about breakfast! Often known as the most important meal of the day (a phrase I find quite amusing—they’re all important!), starting the day off with the right fuel is a great way to set yourself up for a great day by supporting stable blood sugar—key for...
February: A Time to Cherish Your Heart
With Valentine's Day this month, we often think of February as a time for love and cherishing your sweetheart (and beyond romantic love, showing love for friends, family, and pets). Did you know that February is literally Heart Health Awareness Month, and it’s an...
How to Foster a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol During Dry January and Beyond
January is a time we often associate with new beginnings and many of us use the month to challenge ourselves to make healthier lifestyle choices. Dry January has become increasingly popular as a way to reset our relationship with alcohol and improve our overall...
Applying Mediterranean Diet Principles to Any Type of Cuisine
We often hear that the Mediterranean diet has been shown to be protective against cancer and many other health conditions, but something I think is important to highlight is that healthy eating principles from this style of eating can be applied to any cultural...
2022 Q4 Media Round-Up
Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but when thinking about my intentions for 2023, I needed a lot of time to reflect on 2022 first. 2022 was a big and intense year for me. In my professional life, the biggest highlight is that I launched my second book, The...
What To Let Go Of In The New Year
It’s that time of year again when we are ready to start setting goals for ourselves and enter the “new year, new me” era. But before we dive straight into setting new goals for yourself, I think it’s important to take some time to reflect on our approach (note to my...
Gingerbread Green Smoothie
One of my favorite mindset hacks for staying on track with healthy eating habits during the holidays is to focus on how you can be intentional about incorporating healthy foods into your week rather than on pre-shaming yourself for holiday indulgences. This probably...
Feeling Stressed? Eat These.
You've heard me say before that what we eat can impact our mood. I recently sat down with mindbodygreen co-founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob and chatted about my new book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep. We...