Toxicity

Your situation is unique to yourself. No one shares the same experience. Something toxic to one may be a simple challenge to another…. and a comfort to still another! We must learn to not generalize toxicity. This may actively generate guilt in others that don’t see it that way. There are certain situations that requireContinue reading “Toxicity”

Chocolate milk & Oreos

I just turned 49 and my body is doing the most odd things. They’re tiny, unimportant things but, bothersome in that they’ve never happened before. The craving of chocolate has always been during menstruation times; right before or during. I have never had cravings 3 days after it ended! The thought occurred to me thatContinue reading “Chocolate milk & Oreos”

Happy new year!

Starting the new year on better footing is always a great idea and sets the tone for how you want the end of this year to look. It is also the culmination of the learning experiences of years past. Have we grown or are we stagnant? The best of opportunities and blessings in the comingContinue reading “Happy new year!”

Coping with pain while trying to remain an active parent

http://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/patient/resources/pain-self-management/parenting-chronic-pain-under-lockdown The times are rife with creative and imaginative methods of coping. We have a variety of pain, stress, fear and isolation issues to deal with while trying to shield our children from experiencing too much of it, themselves. While doing some research on my desired focus, I came across this very potent article. IContinue reading “Coping with pain while trying to remain an active parent”

My story.

When I first decided to go into health as a career, I knew it would be a lengthy journey. Years of college training to get my BA in Complementary and Alternative Health, another few years to get halfway through my coaching training to get certified as a wellness coach, and still more time building myContinue reading “My story.”

Injuries of Passion

I understand that passion means something different depending on context, but to me, passion is that thing that pushes you forward no matter what kind of pain it puts you through. That being said, sometimes that passion can get you injured. This type of thing is most noticeable when we’re watching sports and keeping upContinue reading “Injuries of Passion”

2020 in the 6th month

There have been numerous challenges in this first half of the year, not the least of which would be the global effects of the novel coronavirus. Jobs, family and overall security are still at risk and there is little anyone can do about it. The stress factor has increased with the coverage of fear-infused statisticsContinue reading “2020 in the 6th month”

When it comes to wellness…

When it comes to wellness, it is very important to share thoughts and feelings. Even more important to share those thoughts and feelings with those that care to empathize with them. Even more important to be open to responses to those thoughts and feelings. There is a lot that goes on with wellness; more thanContinue reading “When it comes to wellness…”