A mom falls over a wall while trying to parkour… It’s not the beginning to a joke. No, it’s been my reality for the past seven weeks. Apparently, I was attempting to "parkour," or do a fancy little jump up and off of a knee-tall, brick planter...
Today's the day! My brand new book, "8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise" is finally here! Yes, today is the official book launch day, and you can now find it on Norton, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and all over the place! Even better? GIVEAWAYS! I'm giving away 5 autographed copies...
Happy Stress Awareness month! When I learned there was such a thing as stress awareness month, I thought two things: first, "We need to be reminded to be aware of stress? Aren't we already far too aware of it?" and then, "Oh, okay, I get it....
Raising a healthy, happy family is a tall order, especially considering the many stressors, challenges and roadblocks children, parents, and well, everyone faces each day. How can we raise happy, healthy kids? How can we strengthen our family while building self-esteem and improving family relationships? Family...
When it comes to mental health, happiness, and life satisfaction, there's one common denominator: exercise. The research on exercise and mental health is clear and solid: exercise is like medicine in the treatment of mental issues and disorders. From greater creativity, insight, and spiritual connection, to...
I am deeply honored today to share a very important guest post. I recently published an article here, titled, "Mental Illness, Stigma, & Suicide: Finding hope in the darkest times," in which I shared several of my encounters with depression, loss, and suicide. In particular,...
**I realize this is a tough subject to talk about, and I do speak very candidly in this article about some painful, but important, things. If you are in a vulnerable place right now and in any way feel triggered by these topics, then please...
The body and mind are inextricably linked. What we do to one affects the other. When we care for one, we care for the other. How can we take better care of our bodies to improve our physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual wellness? Body-Mind Connection First,...