10 Minute Mornings
Have you experienced this? You wake up in the morning, all cozy and maybe still a bit tired. Instead of getting out of bed, you either reach for your phone and check emails or scroll, or you simply lay there … Continued
Surviving the Holidays: Staying Centered and Grounded
For many years, I would feel anxiety in the weeks leading up to a family event. My family is high energy and loud and I am really sensitive. Whether it was a birthday or some of the bigger holidays, any … Continued
The Microbiome in the Air We Breathe
You may have heard Zach Bush, MD, talk about the importance of breathing in as many different environments as we can. In my basic understanding, each environment has its own unique blend of microorganisms and by breathing in the air … Continued
My Experience with Anxiety
I have experienced anxiety my whole life. In the past few years it’s gotten harder to navigate. I’ve found myself reaching for strong sweet foods and decaf lattes to help myself get through the day. In the very short term … Continued
What I Have Learned About Sleep
Let’s talk about sleep. Some of us fall asleep easily, sleep through the night and wake feeling completely rested and refreshed. Every night.Then there are those of us who lay awake in bed, wake up several times a night to … Continued
Creating Space for New Directions
We are coming out of a sort of hibernation. Some of us more slowly than others! You may be noticing a few things: You want to engage in life differently. You are feeling a bit unsure about what that means … Continued
Playing With Fear
I have been bouldering a lot lately. Simplified, it’s basically climbing without being roped. The things I like most about it is that I can go up or sideways and I don’t have to fuss with a rope and harness. I have … Continued
Our Beliefs About Discomfort
Often, we know what our bodies need. We know when we are giving it those things that nourish it and when we are doing those things that deplete it. Yet, how often do we do something we know our body … Continued
The Value of the Beginner’s Mind
“In the beginner’s mind there are possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” -Zen Master Shunryo Suzuki There are many ways to approach beginner’s mind, but today I am going to talk about the concept of clearing your mind … Continued
Choosing the Easy Path
One day, during a visit, my Naturopath said to me: “Teresa. You don’t always have to choose the hardest path.” 15 years ago, this was a revelation to me and I have never forgotten his wise words. We all have … Continued