Oh goodness, the upcoming winter solstice has me feeling all reflective. And I'm becoming aware that when I'm feeling reflective, I bake challah, a whole lotta challah. While I do love the final product of a house that smells like fresh baked bread and the joy I feel as I prepare to gift it to [...]
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 [...]
There is really nothing that can prepare you for a cancer diagnosis. It is a shocking and momentary devastation that is overwhelming on so many different levels for both the individual and their families. Prior and post to my own cancer diagnosis, I have been on the other side of this disease as I have [...]
One of the practices I love to introduce to people I work with is the concept of creating a joy list. Now stay with me, I assure you it is more practical than pollyanna. The idea is that we keep an accessible and compiled list of what feels fulfilling, nourishing, and nurturing when it comes [...]
Hello friends. I can't believe it's been a year since Here We Grow blossomed into the world. While experiencing my cancer journey provided one level of awakening, sharing the book continues to provide a level of vulnerability, catharsis, and healing that has stretched me in ways I never knew possible. It hasn't always been comfortable, [...]
I'm so excited to share a recent conversation I had with Katie Hess of the FlowerLounge Podcast. Katie is the founder and creator of LOTUSWEI products, a selection of flower elixirs designed to be supportive tools of transformation to help dissolve stress, sleep more soundly, and ultimately provide alignment for our overall well-being. These [...]
Hello friends. Happy New Year! I know it’s been awhile since writing. As 2018 came to a close, I found myself reflecting on all the changes and new opportunities that the year brought. My book launch, new clients + projects, shifting relationships and some unexpected circumstances, collectively created a ripple of open-heartedness that left me feeling both [...]
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 [...]
