60+ resources for the woman who keeps putting herself last
30 days ago • 1 min readHey Reader, There is a particular kind of tired that comes from spending all your energy managing everyone else's needs while yours pile up quietly in a corner. You probably know the version of this that shows up at meals: grabbing whatever's fastest, eating standing up, not tasting a single bite because your brain is still running through tomorrow's list. That's why I'm excited to tell you about the Self-Care to Wellness Bundle, available now through June 16th. I'm a contributor, along with...
READ POST{HMW} Are you an external or internal eater?
about 21 hours ago • 4 min readDear Reader, The choices we make about what to eat are often influenced by factors beyond our conscious awareness. One such factor is mimetic desire, a concept introduced by French philosopher René Girard. Mimetic desire suggests that our desires are not entirely our own; instead, they are shaped by observing and imitating others. This social phenomenon can deeply impact our eating preferences, leading us to crave foods that we see others enjoying rather than what our bodies truly need or...
READ POST{HMW} Neutral eating: what it means and why it's different from clean eating 🥣
7 days ago • 3 min readDear Reader, It's been a long time since I've said goodbye to dieting and diet culture and said hello to mindful & intuitive eating. It's changed my life for the better in so many ways. One way I healed my fraught relationship with food was to learn how to become a "dietary detective" for my own body taking in consideration all aspects of health, psychology and previous eating experiences, not to mention my lifestyle. Here are 5 practices I adopted that have helped me immensely and help my...
READ POST60+ free gifts, open now ☀️
10 days ago • 1 min readDear Reader, If it's a Monday, I'm probably delivering you some goodies...and trust me - this week's gifts are on point. The Sunshine Shift Bundle is officially live, and your free access starts right now. This is a collection of 64 digital gifts from creators who believe in real, meaningful shifts -- the kind that actually stick. You'll find resources across six areas: Shift Your Money: spending habits, financial confidence, retirement planning Shift Your Energy: movement, vitality, rest,...
READ POST{HMW} The eating audit: a simple check-in before you take your first bite 🍝
15 days ago • 4 min readDear Reader, I love learning about who people are as eaters. Their food memories, the traditions from childhood, the way those early experiences still shape what they reach for now. It's one of my favorite things to explore with clients. One practice I keep coming back to is what I call the "eating audit." These are four simple questions to ask yourself before you even take a bite. One caveat though - when you answer these four questions, it's not about getting it right or judging the answer...
READ POSTPick your free gifts - Mid-Year Reset Giveaway is open!
17 days ago • 1 min readDear Reader, We're right in the middle of the year. Which means it's actually a decent moment to stop, notice what's working, and fill in a few gaps before fall. My friend Asmita Jason is hosting a free Mid-Year Reset Giveaway through June 28, and I've contributed my 5-Day Energy Reset as one of 75+ free resources inside. What makes this different from most giveaways: you don't have to opt into everything. You go to the page, browse what's there, and choose only what you want. The resources...
READ POST{HMW} The case for a summer self-care list
22 days ago • 3 min readDear Reader, Summer is asking more of your nervous system than you probably realize. Heat, shifting routines, social pressure, etc . For a lot of people, and this includes me, summer brings a particular kind of depletion. I feel a lot of pressure to socialize (even when I just want quiet alone time) At the same time, I also feel FOMO (everyone's having fun at the beach but me!) I also feel the pull to take advantage of seasonal foods that we don't get year round here in the Northeast. To...
READ POST{HMW} She hadn't eaten in front of other people in years. Here's why.
29 days ago • 3 min readDear Reader, I once gave a talk at a retreat in Banff, and the first night, the host put together a little dinner for all the speakers of the event. I noticed the woman I'd driven from the airport with had a tiny plate and looked hesitant and uncomfortable. Turned out it was the first time in years that she'd eaten in front of other people. She told me she usually felt judged for her food choices because of her body size. She felt like everyone was watching how much she took, how fast she...
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