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"The way we think about self care is unfortunate, even tragic, because self care is the greatest tool we have to fight the mortal enemy of despair."Jen HoffmanI hope you have NO idea what Rob Bell is talking about when he says, “Despair is the belief that tomorrow will be just like today.”But if you’re in that dark place…If you’re just bracing for another stressful Holiday Season…If you want to love your people, do good work and make a difference, but you just feel so overwhelmed, tired and burned out...I want to reach…Read more

The air around me is filled with the typical sounds of the season. No, I'm not talking about Christmas music. Sneezing and coughing. My people are battling some kind of cold virus, and it's no fun at all. I need to stay healthy so I can keep this ship afloat, so I'm doing a few key exercises to support my lymphatic and immune function. Try them with me right now. (Side note that I hope you don't need - these three exercises are also great as you are recovering from the cold or flu. Take it easy…Read more

You want to wake up and exercise every morning. Or, you decide to cut sugar out of your diet. Or, you are trying again to end your procrastination habits.You might think that all of these goals would be possible if you just had more willpower. But, the research shows willpower is NOT effective in the long run AND it can actually be harmful to your health and wellness!If you don't need more willpower, what do you need?Learn more about working with me to create some amazing, LASTING habits and rituals in the last 12…Read more

Yes, our use of technology *is* changing our bodies. We are hunched over our screens and experiencing...Tech Neck (neck and shoulder pain resulting from our heads hanging forward)Back and hip pain (from sitting in our chairs while we look at screens)Cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer from being sedentary most of the day.That is the bad news. But, there is good news. We don't have to give up our phones, desk jobs or our tech. There is a middle ground. We can live in this modern age AND feel great!My Tech Body Fix…Read more

One of my students recently shared that she has been dealing with hip and low back pain for a few years. She wrote in to ask, "What am I doing in my everyday life that is creating this issue?" The earlier video she referenced about standing with optimal alignment is here. And, THIS WEEK ONLY, you can register for FREE access to four different hip & back classes here.Read more