The Power of Civility: Transforming Our Discourse with Shola Richards
This week’s nutrient: Kindness! I am so happy to be sharing this week’s newsletter with you, on the heels of the first (or second depending on who’s asking) presidential debate and after a second presumed assassination attempt of one of our candidates, the world seems to be on fire (and the pundits and social media […]
Practical Tips for Everyday Happiness: Hedonic and Eudaimonic Wellbeing Explained
“To be idle is to be foolish,” There are many things my father taught me. Not the least of which was a fierce knowing that I could accomplish anything I set my mind to. I am grateful for that teaching as it has embraced me in my pursuit of many hopes and dreams. But with […]
Reframing Movement: The Mindset to Create Motivation
Words Matter! They matter when we are talking to our partners, our team members and even when we talk to ourselves. You might be surprised to know that our words matter even to our health. What we say about our health behaviors impacts how we feel about them and how we feel about them […]
Meditations with our Food
Have you ever considered that instead of “food rules,” we might benefit more from “food meditations”? These aren’t prescriptions, but rather thoughtful reflections on how we relate to food and nutrition. Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the LA County Women’s Leadership Conference, where 1,000 women (and a few men!) came together […]
The Cost of Inaction: Weighing the True Price of the Status Quo
Let me ask you, the last time you were making a decision did you weigh the pros and cons of inaction? 🤔 Usually when we are making decisions, we focus on the action itself. What will happen if we do the thing. What are the pros and cons of taking the drug, taking time off […]
A Lesson in Pause, Pivot and Awe
I found the newsletter I sent you all on July 29, 2021 during the Tokyo Games when Simone Biles did the unimaginable! “All stories are presently being trumped by the bravery of Simone Biles. As an Olympian, a champion, and a longtime advocate of female athletes, she’s always been a role model and a pillar […]
Embracing the Unseen: Faith’s Role in Health, Personal Growth, and Wellness
Several years ago I took my daughter and a leap of faith to join a medical mission in Gambia. The fact that we were not of the same religious background as the group that we went with was of no consequence to me. In fact, I loved the daily morning prayer circles and the sermons […]
Master Deep Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress and Reactivity
WOW! It is rare that I am speechless but as I sit down to write this week’s newsletter I am speechless. How do we begin to make sense of all that is happening around us? We cannot. And that sense of senselessness and uncertainty causes us stress and reactivity. Enter this week’s replay. I thought […]
Why Knowing Does Not Translate to Doing
Have you ever thought that despite all your knowing, you don’t actually do what you know you ought to do? Why all your knowing does not actually translate into doing? If you have had that experience you are not alone. It can sure be frustrating. But don’t be frustrated, because on today’s newsletter I am going to discusses […]
Managing Desire
Cravings for food, craving for drinks, cravings for pair of Prada shoes… Whatever your flavor, we all experience cravings. Cravings are human, a form of desire and we all have them. But that doesn’t mean that it is in our best interest to indulge in every craving. That is why this week on HealthBite, I am […]