One of the holiday triggers that is very common around this time of year is gift giving. The stress of finding the "perfect" gift for a friend, loved one or even a casual workplace get together can feel overwhelming. Which is why being mindful about our gift giving can be a powerful practice. By focusing [...]
I like to call this the season of OY and JOY! It's a way to embrace my Jewish roots and acknowledge that the holidays are mix of all types of emotions, and all of it is welcome. As I shared in my 5 Tips to Mindfully Manage Holiday Stress, this is an exciting time of [...]
The holidays can be an exciting time of year. But let’s be honest, it can be a stressful time as well. This can show up as an influx of social opportunities, family togetherness, or even holiday travel. But to our bodies – stress is stress, regardless of the source. So all the more reason to [...]
Being able to connect with so many people via Here We Grow and hearing your own stories of resilience and growth is both humbling and inspiring. This continues to provide a level of joy, connection and and grace that has literally been one of the highlights of this entire publishing experience. Another unexpected highlight is [...]
As summer travel kicks into high gear, it can be an easy excuse to put our meditation and self-care practices on hold. But I've found it even more important to stick to my practice which can be helpful with reducing jet lag and staying calm during unexpected travel delays. A couple of years ago I wrote "4 Tips for Maintaining [...]
It's no secret that I am a lifetime seeker of all things health, wellness, and spirituality. I've gathered my top picks of books that have and continue to influence my perspective on the mind, body, and spirit connection - just in time for summer. Many of these are referenced in Here We Grow and have traveled with [...]
Years ago, when I attended my first meditation retreat at The Chopra Center, it was a somewhat illogical decision. I was on the verge of burnout and could feel myself quickly fizzling out. I was desperate for some peace and knew something needed to change. However, the timing wasn't ideal. In fact, we were in [...]
Confession - I almost didn’t write Here We Grow because I was scared of being pigeonholed as a poster child of cancer. Obviously I got over it, because this isn’t a book just about surviving cancer but thriving in life. But I couldn’t help but giggle as I walked in and saw this, a literal poster [...]
I'm so excited to be featured in Health Magazine with my first and very personal essay: "Breast Cancer Stripped Me Down Physically and Emotionally—and Taught Me More Than I Ever Imagined About Love." You can check it out here>>
Most people assume I started meditating when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The truth is, I've explored meditation and mindfulness practices my entire life, but never with consistency. My real entrée to a formal meditation practice came nine months prior to my diagnosis. I was a stressed out entrepreneur on the verge of burnout. [...]
