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Caleb's Birth Story birth birth story labor mental health mindset mindset transformation motherhood positive birth story postnatal postpartum pregnancy pregnancy journey prenatal prepregnancy support unmedicated birth Jul 05, 2023

Message from me before we get started...

This is my positive birth story, and I do use words like "contractions" and other terms that I encourage women preparing for birth to replace with what...

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Why I don't "do" New Year's Resolutions and What I do Instead awareness beliefs goal setting goals with grace gratitude journal journaling journaling prompts mindset new year new year resolutions transitions Jan 19, 2023

I was today years old when I found out that there is actually a "National Quitters Day". It is recognized on the second Friday of January. Do you want to know why? This is the day that most people...

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Our First Trimester Story Dec 13, 2022

Disclaimer: Before diving into this journey and story, I want to let readers know that I am by no means a medical professional and if they are experiencing any health related issues to always seek...

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Is your 'wellness' routine causing you more stress than joy? Nov 08, 2022

“If you are stressed about your wellness routine, it’s not really true wellness.”

Last week was National Stress Awareness Day, and it inspired me to touch on a part of our...

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3 Delightful Fall Recipes fall favorite things food food knowledge holistic nutrition mindful eating mindful nutrition nutrition nutritional benefits recipes seasonal seasonal eating Oct 17, 2022

Apple Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients: 

  • 1 bag of spinach
  • 1 honey crisp apple (or other apple of choice)
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese or...
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Seasonal Eating Guide for Fall culinary arts fall food food knowledge holistic nutrition mindful eating mindful nutrition nutrition nutritional benefits recipes seasonal eating Oct 10, 2022

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, not just because of the activities, but also because of the food! Yep, I’m your typical “love everything pumpkin spice” type of...

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5 Ways to Help Navigate Seasonal Transitions & Cold Weather Blues awareness beliefs favorite things gratitude journal journaling journaling prompts mental health mental health advocacy mental health tips mindset mindsettransformation navigating transitions seasonal transitions Oct 03, 2022

If I’m being completely transparent with you, the change in seasons has always been very difficult for me. It wasn’t until the last few years that I really became aware of this pattern...

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The "Perfect" Workout... beliefs fitness mindful movement mindset physical movement Nov 11, 2021

The "perfect" workout is the one that you're ACTUALLY going to do! And this is not a "one size fits all" solution.

It's about moving your body with the activities that YOU enjoy, not the ones that...

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The Secret to Health and Wellness beliefs fitness mindful movement mindful nutrition mindset mindsettransformation Nov 11, 2021

Want to know the secret to actually achieving our health and wellness goals?

* It's not about the "next" workout plan or overworking out, killing your body in the gym

* It's not about the "next"...

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The Myth: Eating Healthy is Expensive mindful eating mindful nutrition mindset mindsettransformation Oct 29, 2021

The myth: It's expensive to eat nutrient dense food or "healthy".

Processed and prepared food prices have been climbing a bit more lately, but I haven't noticed much of a difference in good old...

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