Have you ever noticed feeling cranky or stressed when you're thirsty? This is not just a coincidence. Dehydration can elevate cortisol...

Dearest Gentle Reader, Ha!  Sounded like Lady Whistledown , didn’t I?  Well, I have no gossip for you and even if I did, I would not...

The Wandering Nerve. The Second Brain. Both so inherently important, yet…easily dismissed. Relatively unknown to the general population...

Ah yes, Spring Time is here. We’ve already sprung forward (anyone else sleepy after that?) on our clocks and many of us have cleaned or...

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Photo: Pricilla Du Preez, Unsplash How is it already November and not only November, but the last few days of November? We are nearing...

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It was an absolute joy to train/present with Shauna for the Oregon Alliance Summit. If you are interested in reviewing the slides,...

Ah yes…many of us set our New Year’s Resolutions on December 31 or perhaps even January 1 and by many are reading this particular...

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I know, I know who wants to deal with that mess? Between student loans, rent that is high AF, skyrocketing house prices, credit card...

Have an attitude of gratitude! That sentence used to annoy me. Why? It seemed trite and silly. There was/is/will be so MUCH going on...

Food is such a common thing in the world of well resourced people, that it is often overlooked. People may dismiss it as something that...

It’s been quite the journey. COVID-19 really did a number on the entire world. We were…are all in the same storm, but the boat is quite...

Work/Life Balance. Sounds hokey. What does that even mean?! You might be saying these things seething was sarcasm as you attempt to...

Get up and shake what your mama gave you! Your exercise routine should speak to the core of who you are I know. You probably don’t want...