The holidays bring joy and beauty…
But they also bring pressure, alot of unrealistic expectations, fun memories, family dynamics, and a whole lot of moving parts. Kinda like trying to round up drunked cats on steroids. 

But listen, despite all of that, your mindset and your movement are what help you stay sane and emotionally steady — instead of angry, reactive or overwhelmed.

Let’s be honest — December often destroys sleep.

Between:
Parties
Travel
Late-night wrapping
Sugar
Alcohol
Stress
Endless to-do lists

…your body ends up running on fumes.

But your sleep and recovery determine EVERYTHING about how you feel.

December is full of gatherings, desserts, snacks, charcuterie boards, rich party foods, and meals that feel like mini-celebrations.

It’s fun… until your energy crashes, cravings go wild, and your digestion starts to wave the white flag.

This pillar is all about creating rhythm — so you can enjoy the season without feeling like you’re constantly recovering from it.

The stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can feel like someone pressed “fast-forward” on life. More events. More sugar. More late nights. More emotions (cue perimenopause!). More everrrryyyything.

And if we’re honest? It’s really easy to lose your center.

That’s why the most important part of staying well during the holidays isn’t perfection.
It’s foundation

Let’s talk about what really drains your energy in the summer.

Sure, the kids are home, the calendar’s still full, and you’re trying to keep everyone fed and functional—but the HEAT! The heat is a silent energy thief.

When temps rise, you lose electrolytes through sweat—even if you're just doing everyday stuff like walking the dog (or to your car) or sitting watching your teenager at swim practice. Think: potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium—key minerals that keep your body firing on all cylinders.

Summer is here — and with it comes longer days, hot temps, and that irresistible call to get outside. Whether you’re playing on the beach, planting tomatoes in the backyard, or paddle boarding on the lake, this season is the perfect time to move your body, soak up some vitamin D, and reset your nervous system with fresh air.

You’ve probably heard all of your life how important starting your day off with a good breakfast is. And it’s 100%  true! A balanced breakfast can set you up for steadier energy, smoother digestion, and a better mood all day long. It will also help curb out of control cravings. 

After a week of skiing in Montana, my family came home to pollen covering EVERYTHING! Yep, Spring is in full effect here in Charlotte, NC, and depending on where you live, you may be feeling those sniffles kicking in as well. This means it’s time to show your immune system a little love by giving it more support. One easy (and tasty) way to do this? Include some plain Greek yogurt into your daily diet! 

Do you ever start washing your fresh produce, go to peel off the produce sticker and wonder what the numbers on the stickers really mean? 

One day, you’re feeling great—full of energy, ready to tackle your to-do list. The next? You’re crying because you ran out of butter, forgetting everything, waking up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night, hot flashes at the most inconvenient of times and going ape $*&t at your family over absolutely nothing. Sound familiar? Welcome to perimenopause, the phase before menopause where your hormones decide to throw a party… and you’re not invited.

You know the drill. Eat more vegetables. Move your body. Drink more water. Get enough sleep. These aren’t exactly groundbreaking concepts, yet so many of us struggle to put them into practice.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I know what I should do, but I just don’t do it!”—you’re not alone.

You know you need it.  You know it’s important. You know life is better when you get enough of it. And yet, somehow, you’re still lying there at 2 AM, scrolling through your phone, wondering why you’re wide awake. You just can’t seem to get it. So now what?

Whether you are trying to lose weight, or put on some sexy, shapely muscles, it’s important to know what your portion sizes should be. 

Managing portion sizes correctly can help you stay properly fueled without over eating. However, many women struggle with figuring out what the appropriate serving size is.

I can’t begin to tell you how often I hear stories of women who feel “off,” go get their hormones checked, and are then told by their doctor that their hormones are fine. But if they are “fine,” why then do they feel so very “off?”

Working with a certified Health Coach like myself can help you in SO. MANY. WAYS.  Whether you’ve fallen off the wagon and need some help getting up, or maybe you’re just starting trying to get healthier, I’m here to help you reach your goals.

We've all been there: You finish a big, delicious meal only to feel that food coma hit you within 30 minutes. Your body, being nice and full, becomes super sluggish and ready for a nice long nap.

On Saturday, February 24, 2024 I stood on the famous red TEDx dot many only dream of. This was a 10 year dream-goal come true in GOD’s perfect timing for me. And, after 31 years honing my skills performing or speaking on stages of all kinds! So many of you have asked what this experience was like so, I decided I’d write a blog post about it.

If you are like most people, you were excited about 2023 and went into the New Year wearing rose-colored glasses. Maybe you had even written out some resolutions/goals for yourself and began with gusto. Until something called REAL LIFE came to town and they went right out the window….am I right? Yeah, I thought so. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.

Months after my family moved from Florida to North Carolina, my body was still feeling the stress. Specifically, my digestive system; I was having a lot of trouble going to the bathroom and my stomach was often upset.  

I mentioned the dilemma to my chiropractor – and how I had tried everything I knew to do. After all, THIS is what I do as a Health Coach! So what was I missing? That’s when he suggested something I had not heard of before: drinking Aloe Vera juice!

Every so often, something goes on in the body that requires more than homeopathy, essential oils, tinctures, or other natural remedies to either manage symptoms – or kill the bacterial infection completely off. 

Enter the use of medication or antibiotics…… and the many GI problems that can come as a result!!!