Finding Your Everyday Joy
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Some people are joyful most of the time. Most people are joyful some of the time. My goal is to provide tools, tips, and mindset training to help you to be joyful EVERY DAY! First you must believe that this can truly happen. I assure you that it can. The various […]
Wednesday Rant, 10/23/24: Exploring Trauma Drama and Cognitive Decline
We’ve all experienced emotional stress at some point, but lately, I’ve been reflecting on a question: Could trauma drama—a tendency to engage with emotional chaos—contribute to cognitive decline later in life? While I don’t claim to have the answers, this inquiry feels relevant. Given what we know about chronic stress and mental health, I wonder:…
Wednesday Rant, 10/16/2024: Seeing the Golden Heart: How Compassion Transforms Our Connections
In this blog post, you learn how “seeing the golden heart” (aka relating authentically with a heart-centered focus) in others fosters compassion, deepens connections, and transforms relationships. Let love and empathy lead the way.
Wednesday Rant, 10/9/24: Raising the Bar on Your Diet
This article introduces the notion of ‘raising the bar’ on your diet by embracing self-awareness, grace, and by identifying your ideal ‘dietstyle’ for your lifestyle.
Wednesday Rant 9, 10/2/2024: Be True To Your Word Today
Being true to your word—to others and yourself—may seem simple, but it’s essential for building honesty and integrity. It requires honesty, courage, self-knowledge, discipline, vigilance, and a strong sense of self-worth. These qualities make you a trustworthy and authentic person. The Importance of Being True to Your Word Growing up, I was taught that a…
Wednesday Rant, 8/7/24: How Long Do You Want to Live?
A clear vision of how long you want to live and the quality of life you desire serves as a foundational basis for the choices you make in life.
Wednesday Rant, 2/26/25: Embracing the Emotional Landscape of Eating
Being mindfully aware of the feelings that surface while eating can help us uncover suppressed emotional triggers—often linked to childhood or adulthood emotional patterns—leading us to make choices that aren’t rooted in true hunger, but rather in old emotional patterns. Recognizing these triggers during eating allows us to break free from these automatic responses and…
Wednesday Rant, 2/19/25: How Mental Rehearsal Transforms Your Eating Habits
Instead of feeling stuck in food habits that don’t serve you, what if you could mentally rehearse a way of eating that makes you feel vibrant, energized, and in alignment with your highest self? This isn’t just a mindset trick—it’s one of the most powerful tools for transformation. Because here’s the truth: Your brain doesn’t…
Wednesday Rant, 2/12/25: The Spiritual Side of Eating
Have you ever eaten something that made you feel deeply nourished—not just full, but at peace, connected, and satisfied on every level? Maybe it was a dish tied to your culture, a meal shared with loved ones, or something so simple yet fulfilling that it made you pause in gratitude. ✨ That’s the feeling we’re…
Wednesday Rant, 2/5/25: The Power of Intention in Eating Well
When we bring purpose and mindfulness to our eating, the experience becomes more than just fueling our bodies—it becomes an act of self-care and alignment with our well-being. The Law of Intention teaches us that where focus and purpose go, energy flows. When we eat with intention, we align our energy with our health goals,…
Wednesday Rant, 1/29/25: When Health Drives Your Food Choices
When health drives your food choices, it’s more than just following a diet plan—it’s about understanding how your physical well-being silently shapes what, when, and how you eat. Whether you’re managing chronic conditions, aiming for peak performance, or simply trying to feel better day-to-day, your health creates a hidden framework that guides your relationship with…
Wednesday Rant, 1/22/25: When Money Talks, What Does Your Plate Say?
Understanding how economic factors affect your relationship with food is not about budgets or food prices. It’s about uncovering the silent narratives and reclaiming control over the choices that impact your health, energy, and well-being.
Wednesday Rant, 1/15/25: Unpacking the Layers of Your Eating Style
Your eating style is more than just what’s on your plate—it’s a reflection of your habits, beliefs, and unique life experiences. By unpacking the layers of your eating style, you can begin to uncover the influences that shape your choices and discover how to align them with your goals for health, energy, and well-being.
Wednesday Rant, 1/8/25: Breaking Free from Food Habits That Don’t Serve You
Food habits that don’t serve you can quietly derail your health, energy, and well-being. These unconscious routines—like eating while distracted or reaching for comfort food—often go unnoticed but have a lasting impact. The good news? With mindfulness and awareness, you can take back control and create habits that nourish your body and soul.
Wednesday Rant, 1/1/25: Who—or What—is Driving Your Food Story?
Your food story is the culmination of your life experiences, cultural influences, emotional triggers, and even limiting beliefs about food. It’s the unconscious narrative that guides your choices every day. Maybe you’ve been conditioned to always clean your plate, or perhaps you avoid certain foods because of a bad childhood experience. These hidden influences can…
Wednesday Rant, 12/18/24: Gratitude as Nourishment- A Holiday Food Reflection
Gratitude has the power to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance. When we take a moment to acknowledge what we’re grateful for, our perspective on food and life transforms. That simple pause allows us to see food not just as sustenance but as a gift—a culmination of effort, care, and natural processes.