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What makes you feel awkward? Is it when you knock something over? Or stumble over your words? Or just don’t feel like you fit in with the crowd? (Hint: it’s not actually any of these things) — When most of…
What if this Monday is the beginning of a major change for you? What would it look like? Would it mean all of a sudden you’re living your dream? Speaking your truth? Being 100% authentic? I don’t think so. The…
You’re with yourself ALL. DAY. LONG. Most of the time, the voice inside your head chatters away without much notice. When you stop to listen to the conversation happening in your head, is what you hear supportive? Or self-sabotaging? Sometimes the self-sabotage…
I’m moving our women’s support group online so that we can continue to connect, no matter where we are! What Grow Together is about Connecting with like minds Listening and being heard without distractions Sharing your challenges, as well…
Setting goals. What does that mean to you? Is it saying “someday I want to lose 20 pounds” Or “this year I’m going to lose 20 pounds.” Followed by a grocery list that focuses on “allowed” foods and signing up…
It’s February. Can you feel it? I can. As I sit here, the warm sun is shining on me. I have to pull my blinds just so to keep the light out of my face. Each day, I can…
Energy is a precious resource for entrepreneurs. Like with our earth’s natural resources, our human tendency is to extract, extract, extract until we reach a crisis point. We’re so focused on the amazing things we can do with those resources…
Starting January 26th Connect with a community of inspired, evolving souls as you walk your own journey of personal growth. IN this Support Circle you can expect to: Connect you with other like minds Explore the comforting, support and effectiveness…
Self-doubt is a normal part of being human but sometimes it can take over your life, making you feel disempowered and stuck. I know this was my experience as an entrepreneur and, not just in the beginning of my business.…
It’s Monday and, boy, did I have a hard time getting started this morning, mostly because my normal sleep schedule got “messed up” by sleeping in over the holiday weekend. It’s a good thing that I plan for a slow…
The holidays are upon us and that means great food, family and enjoying some time off. It can also mean complicated digestion, stress and irritation. I want to encourage you this year to choose how you want your holidays to…
Winter has arrived. There’s snow outside. It’s cold. It’s dark. The sun rose in Anchorage today at 9:33 am and will set at 4:01 pm. Every day until Solstice we’ll continue to lose light. Unless you’re in the polar regions…
There’s a lot of confusion around allowing desire to lead decision making. Every day I see inspiring posts with fancy lettering that say things like “follow your heart” or “desire reveals design and design reveals destiny.” The problem is that there are different…
I’m studying a lot about feelings right now and how they influence our behavior. It’s fascinating stuff. For example: Did you know that our emotions are what determine our actions? If your answer is yes, then do you know…
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea that I am not my past. That not only the external details of my life can change today but also the internal details: what I think and how I feel. I’m…
September 10th & 17th, 6:30-8pm Take a step closer to realizing your dreams in this fun, hands-on 2 day workshop. Vision boards are an amazing tool to help manifest your goals. Using playful art making, this workshop will help you…
Three years ago when I did the vision board above, I was stressed out, burned out and exhausted. I had 20 extra pounds on me, insomnia twice a week (if I was lucky), next to no social life and felt…
I feel like there’s a lot of bad news happening right now, which creates SO much uncertainty. And deep disagreements that are making constructive discourse hard to come by. Both of these things lead to optimal conditions for stress, overwhelm and…
Have you ever been in a bad mood and then have one thing after the other go wrong? I definitely have. In fact, there’s one place where this ALWAYS happens “to” me….. it’s hiking. If I’m hiking with other people,…
At some point we all find ourselves feeling lost, stuck or deeply unsatisfied with our lives. Most often, we’ve arrived at this unhappy point via a combination of many small daily decisions that have added up over time to veer us…
Cleanses aren’t just for health nuts or people that have the will power of a raging bull. Unless you’re pregnant, convalescing or very young/old, you can benefit from the awesome reset that a cleanse brings. AND it doesn’t need to…
I’ve been traveling a lot this spring, which always inspires lots of self-reflection. One of my big questions right now is “who am I at my core”? To help me answer fundamental questions like these, I’ve been working with what life…
“Transform” is a big word and Self-Transformation can seem like a big feat, especially when you feel frustrated or stuck. The science of Ayurveda understands that different qualities of energy exist in nature and when these energies (doshas) get out…
We all do it. It’s no secret. Yet, for most of us, it’s the last thing on our minds. Yes, I’m talking about #2, i.e. poop. Despite being a universal human endeavor, most of us give no thought to it.Unless something…
Keystone habits have a ripple effect that can create big change in your life. When was the last time you skipped brushing your teeth before you went to to bed? Or doing your morning meditation? Or taking a break from…
Hi friends, How’re your New Years resolutions coming along? With vigor and abandon? Slow and steady? Still haven’t got there yet? Wherever you’re at, relax. Take a deep breath. And just be there. …….. …….…
Ayurveda, an ancient system of healthcare rooted in the same foundations as yoga, has powerful tools that can bring greater balance, peace and love to our modern lives. If you experience digestive issues, trouble sleeping, stress or anxiety or are…
In Ayurveda, we view the mind as a powerful generator of both well-being and illness. Your health and happiness (or lack thereof) directly reflect the quality of your mental patterns. One of the best things you can do for yourself is…
The holidays are upon us. Delicious sweets, intoxicating drinks, late nights with friends and a general sense of abundance make this time of year precious. When it comes to the big family meals, I am all for a little indulgence. Personally, I…
Hi! I hope you’re doing well! In this post, I’m taking a quick look at the Vata dosha and how it interacts with the mind. The Ayurvedic perspective gives us a pretty simple framework to understand mental well being that you can…