Lifestyle
How To Practice Mindful Eating During The Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means so are the many occasions for indulging in festive food and beverages. Even though our holiday celebrations may look pretty different this year, chances are those treats will still be part of the scenery. I've...
Try This Simple Salmon Recipe To Help You Fight SAD
We’ve reached the point in fall when we’ve turned back the clocks and are gearing up for the dark part of the year ahead...how are you feeling? I’m checking in because it’s especially important this time of year to be mindful of the increased risk of Seasonal...
White Bean Beet Hummus
I don’t talk about this much, but I’m considered at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, given my family history, which includes at least one known gene mutation and diagnosis in multiple younger women. I basically have grown up knowing I have to...
Why I Became A Health Coach
Listening to my instincts has been key in most big decisions I’ve made in my life. It was my gut —and my desire to help others through my work— which led me to a career in wellness and it was my gut which signaled to me that I needed to further my career by becoming a...
DIY Pumpkin Puree
When you think of pumpkins, what comes to mind? Carefully carved Jack-o'-lanterns? A carefully crafted pumpkin spice latte? Pumpkin pie made with love? Or bought with love? There is so much more to this brightly colored and cheerful winter squash. Pumpkins...
12 Healthy Parsnip Recipes
One of my favorite fall (and, actually, winter!) veggies: parsnips. This delicious root vegetable (which is closely related to the carrot and parsley), has long cream-colored tuberous roots and offers a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. In addition to bringing a unique...
7 Self-Care Essentials For Uncertain Times
During uncertain times, it’s especially important to take care of ourselves, even though it can feel overwhelming to do so or we may struggle with feeling guilty for tending to our own needs. This is especially true when we have a hard time showing up for ourselves...
Baked Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips
I am a huge fan of meals you can make in one pan or pot and that are easy to customize. This chicken recipe is one of my go-to dinners that I make almost every week. This is also really easy to scale up if you want to make extra for leftovers. It’s also really...
4 Tips for Finding Your Media Niche
Writing and media work have been a part of my business since very early on, and I get a lot of questions from other people in the wellness world about how they can position themselves as an expert and get featured in publications, so I thought I wanted to share some...
7 Easy Dinner Ideas To Simplify Your Week
Sometimes making dinner at the end of a full or stressful day can feel overwhelming. Or maybe you’re just tired or not in the mood. You’re allowed—there is no law that says you have to be pumped to cook every night. I recently shared some delicious easy recipes from...