For the last three years, I’ve had the chance to get to know myself better because of overcoming hypothyroidism. When my son was over a year old, I was having severe fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, all-over puffiness, mood swings, and just feeling down right awful. I had to re-learn how to truly care for myself so that I could be a better mom, wife, and person in general. Working with a … [Read more...] about Embracing the Seasons of Life
Moms Need Playdates
Let's Talk About Playdates With the Kids First We were sitting on the couch with our kids. I looked over a few little heads to my good friend of 20 years or more. "Just think how we used to sit on the couch as kids like this," I said. "Yeah, and now we're sitting here with a pile of kids on us," my friend said through her smile. We were enjoying the calm as the little ones were munching on … [Read more...] about Moms Need Playdates
Follow the Signs
Recently, my GPS took me the wrong way. This has happened to me before. Frustrated, I turned off the navigation and said, "I'll just follow the signs." Then it hit me. Three years ago, that's exactly what I did in regard to my health. Following the "signs," I navigated my way to the best state of health I've ever had. What did that entail, and how could that maybe apply to you? Gut … [Read more...] about Follow the Signs
Scary: Part 2
What is scary to us, we naturally try to stay away from. Being scared has taken away a lot of time in my life: overanalyzing, worrying, avoiding, delaying, and just staying comfortable wastes time and energy. Furthermore, what really comes of being comfortable all the time? To each his own, but if you really want to feel alive, then get away from being comfortable and do something … [Read more...] about Scary: Part 2
Scary: Part 1
On this Halloween eve, my bedtime is closing in. I'm cozied up on my couch enjoying the silence and glowing light from the newly cut pumpkins we did tonight. Flipping through the channels on TV, I notice all the classic Halloween movies. I can hear my son saying, "That's snooky" instead of "That's spooky" earlier this evening. My husband corrects him, and we shoot glances at one another as we both … [Read more...] about Scary: Part 1
Knowing More, Doing Less
Are you guilty of knowing more, but doing less? Paige's Story Paige is guilty of knowing more, but doing less. Every evening, Paige reads articles on how to naturally heal IBS. For hours, she sifts through link after link of advice on holistic healing. She looks at supplements, foods, and then listens to podcasts. Although the researching can be overwhelming, Paige is really good at deciphering … [Read more...] about Knowing More, Doing Less