I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we are mid-June – which means this year is halfway done (?!).  Can you believe it? January feels like a lifetime ago, and yet it seems impossible that half of 2022 is behind us.  What were your goals at the start of the year? Do you remember? Now is […]

True story: my back went out last week. I’m lucky, it doesn’t happen often (once every few years) but when it does, wow! It’s immobilizing. It started small – I noticed that the new chair I was sitting in for work wasn’t supporting my lower spine, so I was slumping back against the chair for […]

Have you ever found yourself scrolling on Instagram through pictures of gorgeous salads, acai bowls and beautifully prepared meals – only to open your fridge 5 minutes later and settle for leftover cold pizza for lunch? You love the idea of eating beautiful, delicious, nutrient-rich meals, but making that happen when you’ve got 900 things on your to-do list feels impossible. […]

I was talking with a client this week, and she was sharing her struggle with shifting to a healthier diet. “I’m just not good with deprivation,” she said. “I know I need to cut back on sugar, but all I can think about is giving up all the foods I love. It feels overwhelming… and slightly depressing… […]

When we think of compassion, we typically think of being compassionate towards others – towards those less fortunate than ourselves, or those with whom we’re in conflict But what about compassion towards yourself? How forgiving are you of your own shortcomings, limitations or failures? Do you judge yourself more or less than you would a […]