She recollects the time when they didn’t have the kids, the careers, the house, and the endless obligations. It’s hard to remember when it used to just be them in their apartment. There was freedom and focus on each other; the exploration and kind of ease that they hadn’t had in a long time. There is a tension now that comes and goes; a weight of all that they are and have to be. It hangs like … [Read more...] about Our Hands Tied
Motherhood
My Hero: The Kindergartener
I’m sitting here on your bed, watching your dad brush your teeth in the reflection of the window. All I can think of is how I sat here, five years ago, in a rocking chair holding you. You were drifting off to sleep. Your little head was going limp, and your mouth opened slightly. Your warm body against mine, and I couldn’t stop looking at your face in the moonlight. But you should know that I was … [Read more...] about My Hero: The Kindergartener
The Courage to Slow Down
"Ok, so I need to slow down. I feel like I forget to breathe most of my day, which can't be good. That's probably why I'm having all the health issues I have, right? I mean, I know what I have to do," she said very matter of factly. I knew by looking in her eyes that she thinks about it everyday. I could see it. The question of "Why am I doing this to myself?" burned in her brain on a regular … [Read more...] about The Courage to Slow Down
How to Be the Perfect Mom
The Mom Jeans skit from SNL definitely shows us how to be the perfect mom. A sense of humor and a pair of mom jeans (that accentuate the fupa) are critical to surviving the job of raising little people, am I right? I had the opportunity to sit down with The Perfect Mom on Mother's Day. I asked her how she does motherhood so well. Here’s what she told me: 1. "Be honest with yourself." “One of … [Read more...] about How to Be the Perfect Mom
Hair Loss: What You Should Know
As a health coach who primarily works with women, hair loss tops the list of concerns that come up. Hair loss is something I’ve dealt with myself. It’s listed as a symptom of thyroid disease, but here’s my perspective on illness. Remember, I am not a medical doctor. My views developed from my own journey, as well as the wisdom of others. Disease is an overall imbalance. There’s levels or … [Read more...] about Hair Loss: What You Should Know
Fight or Flight: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Thyroid
“Your body is acting the way it is because it thinks you’re running from a saber tooth tiger. You’re in fight or flight. Your body is ready for an attack; not a baby.” My son was a year and a half old. I felt like something was terribly wrong. This isn’t an exaggeration, as I was fearing the worst. The fatigue, always feeling cold, brain fog, mood swings, sugar cravings, dependency on caffeine, … [Read more...] about Fight or Flight: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Thyroid
