What if we’ve got it all wrong? What if all the “science” and the data have made us unnecessarily stressed out and fearful about our food choices? What if we’ve been misguided…what if they’re wrong? I recently read an article in TIME magazine, “Eat Butter” by Bryan Walsh. In the article, he talks about the new science regarding the facts …
48oz Vegetable Stock 2 cups Water 3-4 small chicken breasts cut in chunks 1 bunch of collard greens, stem removed and chopped 1 cup rice 3-4 stalks celery, chopped 5-7 small/medium carrots, peeled & chopped 1 onion chopped 2 bay leaves salt & pepper to taste Lightly saute chopped celery, carrots and onion in large soup pot for 5-7 minutes …
I was talking with one of the Total You Cleanse participants today, and she was sharing about feeling conflicted with her participation in the program. She asked if it would be okay to focus on a few specifics things instead of following the program in its entirety. Absofreakinlutely! I validated her thoughts and feelings and welcomed the opportunity to customize …
When you look into the mirror, you don’t see the real you. You are distracted by all of your imperfections, self-judgments, and comparisons. You feel tired and worn out by working so hard at keeping up appearances. Fear drives your thoughts, words, and deeds. I get it, I’ve been there too. I spent much of my life hating the way …
My sister and me celebrating her birthday at the Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, MI. I have always dreamed of being a mermaid…which is sort of ironic since I have a totally irrational fear of sharks. This weekend I got to put on my gold mermaid skirt and I was livin’ the dream (on land) at the Belle Isle Aquarium (click the …
Have you ever felt like life karate chopped you in the throat and finished it off with a kick to the gut? Whether it’s a flat tire making you miss an important meeting, a colleague treating you like crap, or a “blown way out of proportion” fight with someone who matters most, it sucks. These experiences often leave you feeling …
Balance & Thrive, what does that mean? It is a question I have been confronted with especially recently as I work to clarify and develop “my brand.” In my mind, I totally get it, but trying to articulate this clearly and concisely has proved challenging. Let’s start with balance. The definition from Meriam Webster that most resonates with me is …
When I was a kid, my Mom would always pack my lunch with a note inside, “have a good day, love Mom.” Every. Single. Day. As a kid I always loved opening my lunch. As an adult I reflect on this with awe, receiving lunchtime love notes every single day…what a gift! What I recognize as an adult is that …
By now I’m sure you’ve heard about the onslaught of toxins that we are exposed to on a daily basis. If not, then boy am I glad you are reading this. It’s amazing to me how many toxins we are exposed to every single day and quite frankly, it kind of ticks me off. There are toxins in the cleaning …
On Saturday, Balance & Thrive hosted its first Yesssing Your Desires workshop. It was so much fun and unbelievably inspiring! The workshop was a combo group of coaching strategies and Dancing Mindfulness, which provided for a unique and dynamic experience. There were also some Danielle LaPorte Truthbombs and temporary metallic tattoos to remind us all to commit to living a life …
