Dr. Jolene Brighten & “Beyond the Pill”

LADIES!!! 🏋🏻‍♀️💆🏻‍♀️🤱🏻🧗🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️💃🤰🏻🙋🏻‍♀️ **This is a podcast worth your time!!** There is such interesting, thought provoking, content in this episode regarding women’s health particularly hormone based contraceptives and their systemic effects. 💊 . What I love about @drjolenebrighten is that she is not anti-pharma but rather she states that there is a time and a place … More Dr. Jolene Brighten & “Beyond the Pill”

Cheers to 34

On my birthday last year, it was as if I anticipated a year laden in challenge because I recall a disposition of somber pensivity. . The previous year had been a year of learning to stand back up, regain confidence and step back into my life with courage. . This past year in contrast, was … More Cheers to 34

What is Happiness?

“HAPPINESS is not defined as pleasure. PLEASURE is so quick, so short and then it’s over. HAPPINESS is the JOY you feel while moving toward your potential. JOY is something you can experience even in the absence of pleasure. People are afraid of happiness because they think it will stagnate — that if I’m happy … More What is Happiness?

Wildflower Hearts 🌸

I’ve wondered this week if divine justice and fairness exist. Does everything happen for a reason? Or, are we merely beings randomly subjected to misfortunes and lucky breaks without justification or rationale? Unexplained and irrevocable tragedies put my FAITH in the bigger picture to the test. “Heartbroken” — such a fitting use of words to … More Wildflower Hearts 🌸

Improvisation, Flexibility & Adaptability

This week was CRAZY!!! Between work, workouts and kids activities…I’m impressed and relieved we’ve made it to Friday. I frequently get the question, “How do you do everything you do?” To be honest, some days, I don’t even know…🤷🏻‍♀️ BUT, I’ve adopted the principles of improvisation, flexibility and adaptability. And these have been a game … More Improvisation, Flexibility & Adaptability

Faith & Bravery

Having FAITH that the best is yet to come, is not a passive state but a brave commitment. It is BRAVE to believe in the unseen and in your entitlement to all that is good.  FAITH is not merely surrender, cross your fingers and hope to God that everything doesn’t go the hell. Having faith … More Faith & Bravery

Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & When Ditching a Program is A-Okay

Happy Monday Everyone!!! You will notice that I switched my at home workout program to Beachbody’s Body Beast.  I wasn’t feeling excited or motivated about P90X anymore.  I am a person who likes to finish what I start.  Even if it’s something I don’t like.  I.don’t.like.quitting.anything.  When it comes to workouts however, enjoyment is key.  … More Weekly Workouts, Meal Prep & When Ditching a Program is A-Okay