Have You Had a Sun Hug Today?: Let the Spectacular Sun Energy & Motivate You
In this video, I share a brief moment of self-care in the sun. We can pull energy into the sun to motivate and inspire us. Allowing our bodies to soak in the soothing rays of the sun tremendously benefits our physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Walk Therapy ~ Take a Walk, Not a Pill: How to Ground, Connect & Heal in Nature
I was compelled to create this video to share the beauty of my recent walk in nature. We are being invited into nature at this time of year. The air is fragrant, the colours are spectacular (vibrant purples, soft pinks, gorgeous greens) and the environment is calming, soothing, ground and connecting. When we are outside,
Taking One Step Back After One Step Forward is Flow, Not Failure
In this video, I describe the symbolism of taking some steps backwards after taking some steps forward following literal and figurative events in my life recently. At my most recent Zumba class, we were doing an unusual amount of cha-cha steps, which reminded me of this quote by Robert Brach: “Optimist: Someone who figures that
Decoding the World Happiness Report: How To Be Happy
The World Happiness Report for 2017 was just published and identified Norway as the happiest country in the world. The top 4 countries (Norway, Denmark, Iceland & Switzerland) all share the same common factors that influence high levels of happiness: Caring, Freedom, Generosity, Honesty, Health, Income & Good Governance Other factors that influence happiness as
The Oscars “Blunder:” Mistakes Are Information That We Can Learn From
So, it’s pretty human to make mistakes and experience failures. However, when we use them to define ourselves, we throw our bodies and minds into an unhealthy stress response and experience shame, humiliation, embarrassment, disappointment and many other uncomfortable emotions that we define ourselves with. How about using our mistakes and failures as learning opportunities
Ridiculously Easy (& Delicious) Roasted Veggies
When your dinner is this visually appealing, delicious and easily, you are winning at health! This is one of the easiest and healthiest recipes I know. It’s so simple, I can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself! I make this all the time and love the profound health benefits that come from eating whole, fresh foods full
Sickness & the Stress Response: Healing Comes From Self-Compassion, Not Self-Criticism
It is amazing how self-critical and blaming we become when we become ill. We can get angry, frustrated, resentful and feel betrayed by our own bodies. When we react this way, we increase the stress response in our nervous system, which exacerbates and maintains illness. We forget that our body is our friend and is
Managing Blue Monday
Blue Monday is not just an awesome ’80’s tune by New Order, it has gained a reputation as being the most depressing day of the year. Has this impacted you in any way? It is thought that today elicits a significant amount of sadness for some, as it is a time when post-holiday bills arrive,