Hello Reader, How many times last week did you set your plans aside to take on someone else’s priorities? Maybe you skipped your walk because a colleague “needed” a last-minute favor. Maybe you delayed starting a project you’ve been dreaming about because family obligations got in the way. Or maybe, like so many women I work with, you’ve been putting off your own next chapter because you feel guilty choosing yourself. The Cycle of Over-Giving The cycle of over-giving is sneaky and it's...
4 days ago • 5 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! Most of us remember chlorophyll from middle school science: the vivid green pigment that helps plants soak up sunlight and turn it into energy. But beyond making leaves green, chlorophyll may have benefits for our own health, too. While research is still developing, early studies suggest that chlorophyll...
8 days ago • 7 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello Reader! I love the long days of the summer months, from spending time out in my garden to early morning backyard tai chi or yoga. But as the days grow shorter and the sunlight fades earlier, our natural source of vitamin D also dwindles. During long, warm summer months, your skin can soak up the sun’s rays and...
15 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, Do you say 'Yes' to unexpected guests even when you've already planned a quiet weekend to just chill? Are you still staying up late at night to 'get caught up on work' even when your body is begging for rest? Here’s what happens when you allow guilt to lead your decisions: you start living by false urgencies. Sometimes you have to forget what you feel and remember what you deserve. The Trap of False Urgencies False urgencies are those self-created tasks and obligations that...
18 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! If you’ve noticed “high-protein” stamped on everything from snack bars to pretzels, you’re not imagining it. Protein has become the superstar of the grocery aisle. But does more protein always mean a healthier choice, or is it just better marketing? Unlike fat and carbs, which have gone in and out of...
22 days ago • 6 min read
Image Credit: LinesToConnect Hello Reader, Have you ever felt like you were circling the same mountain again and again—working hard, giving so much, but not actually moving forward? Is every week's To Do List starting to feel the same? That’s the quiet exhaustion of being stuck. And it’s not because you’re not capable. It’s because clutter—mental, physical, and emotional—keeps you tied to the same patterns, too distracted and drained to choose differently. Here’s the real cost of a cluttered...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! One of my clients came to me in her early 60s after years of struggling with Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and exhaustion. She had spent decades in a high-stress career that left little time for herself. Exercise felt impossible, meals were whatever she could grab on the go, and by the time she reached...
29 days ago • 6 min read
I hope you don't mind me adding a little something extra to your inbox this week. In a world that seems to be filled with bad news, I've decided to start sharing a little more of what I find that feels good and what sparks hope. Once a month, on the final Friday, I'll share my bookmarks of what I found interesting, inspiring, uplifting, or just downright funny. Why the Final Friday? Because I believe your weekend should be an oasis: time to relax, reset, and refill your hope for the month...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! Finding time for fitness in the middle of a busy life can feel impossible. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do list, carving out an hour for the gym doesn’t always happen. But here’s some good news: you don’t need complicated workouts to stay healthy. A walking...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
