What if the story you keep telling yourself isn’t the whole story anymore? What's on your shelf? There are some stories we know so well we don’t even realize we’re still telling them. I’m not talking about the stories we tell around the dinner table or laugh about with old friends. I’m talking about the quieter ones. I’m not good at that. I’ve always been this way. I need to keep everyone happy. I should be further along by now. Or maybe one of the biggest: I’m not enough. We

Sometimes we’re so busy noticing who isn’t cheering that we miss the people who already are. Last night, I was texting with one of my daughters. She recently graduated with her PharmD and is in the middle of licensing exams. She had already taken one exam and was studying for the pharmacy law exam, and—as her mom—I was doing what moms do. Encouraging her. I texted: “Okie dokie, you’re getting this. Step by step. And I’m taking a step into bed 😂 Good night, my pharmacist. I l

Bear with me, but I am hanging onto this sunflower theme. 'Tis the season'🧑🏼‍🎄, and yes, that reminds me Christmas is coming, but, back to the Blog at hand..... As you all know, I’ve been watching my sunflower outside. I actually should give her a name...why I haven't done that yet, I don't know, and I like Susie; Susie Sunflower.😊🌻 But, as you know, I watched as the petals slowly began to open. I found myself checking on her, wondering when it would finally bloom. You

She's Here! 8/20/26 Every year, I wait for the sunflowers. Waiting for the sunny yellow bloom..... 8/15/26 There's something about seeing that first burst of yellow that makes me stop. They're bright and beautiful and unmistakably summer leading into fall —and that, for me, always carried a quiet reminder that change is coming. I would usually say, "you know it's time to get back to routine when the sunflowers loom." Oh, and the geese, don't forget the geese flying by in thei

Last night I tried a new recipe. It was Sometimes the smallest things teach us the biggest lessons. one that I had found in a magazine where they were highlighting recipes from 1975 ~ I smiled when I saw it because it reminded me of something my mom has made. Sounded good. Then I had to have it.....sending my husband to the store....the plan was in motion. Everything smelled wonderful as it cooked, and I was looking forward to dinner. My evening actually hinged on this; we'

Understanding the Role of a Wellness Coach Recently, someone asked me how they could work with me. In the same conversation, they shared that they were planning to ask their primary care provider for a referral to a nutrition professional. And this reminded me of something I hear often. Many people aren't quite sure what a wellness coach does ~ or how coaching fits alongside other healthcare professionals. And honestly, that's completely understandable (I see you😊) The

How This Message Can Silence You ~ and How You Can Feel and Heal Like the trees, we weather changing seasons too. Honor and feel the breeze and continue to grow. I recently had an interesting exchange with my husband. We were preparing for a trip, a family wedding, and I just had this ‘feeling’ that our flight could be delayed or even cancelled. Just a feeling. Interestingly enough, the response I received was, “Don’t Have Feelings”. Hmmm, my face looked intri

How many times have you said those four simple words? "I'm here for you." Mountains don't become strong because life is easy. They become strong because they stand through every season. The clearest reflections don't tell us who we should become.....they remind us of who we've been all along. Strong. Steady Resilient. Ready for whatever comes next. This is your reflection saying, "I am here for you". I'm sure, like me, you have said thi

There seems to be a lot of conversation these days about building better habits. Drink more water. 💦 "Anchors teach sailors that grounding yourself is sometimes the bravest choice in uncertain seas" ~ Unknown Exercise more.🚴 Get more sleep.💤 Journal.🖊️ Meditate.🧘 Move your body.🏃 And while I believe those habits are important, I've found myself thinking about something a little different. Anchors. Because when life changes ~ and it always does ~ we need more than anoth

When life challenges us, we often hear the phrase, “bounce back.” Trees in barren environments symbolize hope, reflecting the human spirit's ability to rebuild after any setback, with space and grace. But resilience isn’t about returning to who you were before hardship ~ it’s about growing into who you’re becoming because of it. True resilience is not about erasing pain or pretending it never happened. It’s about honoring your story, gathering the wisdom it gave you, and mov

'Good' is a hard view to see sometimes and that is ok...... Lately, I've been thinking a lot about change. Some changes arrive gently. The trees begin to bloom. The days grow longer. A vacation ends and routines return. We notice the shift, but it doesn't shake us. In fact, some changes are welcomed. A new opportunity. A fresh start. A dream we've been waiting for. These are the changes we often celebrate. But then there are the other changes. The ones we don't choose. The on

Sometimes it only takes one piece...to help the picture make sense. Have you ever looked back on a season of your life and realized you couldn't see what was happening while you were living it? At the time, it felt confusing. Maybe even unfair. Nothing seemed to make sense. But years later, you look back and think: "Oh......now I see." Sometimes life can be a little like putting together a puzzle. When you first open the box, all you see are scattered pieces. Some seem import

The Healing Habit We Often Forget We live in a world that rewards doing. Doing more. Achieving more. Producing more. Checking one more thing off the list. Many of us have become so accustomed to staying busy that we rarely question it. We actually probably think it shows our strength and resilience.🤔 In fact, when we finally have a moment of stillness, it can feel uncomfortable. I think I saw recently that this was a challenge on some platform; to sit for 10 minutes without

Because What In Life Is Ever Truly Certain? Being back in Colorado, I’ve been thinking a lot about uncertainty… About how rarely we can fully see what’s ahead while we’re living through it. We don't know where the path is leading. One moment I feel hopeful because Luna is resting comfortably beside me… and the next, fear quietly creeps back in while we wait for answers from the vet about what comes next. I’m learning that uncertainty has a way of exhausting us in places peop

There’s something about being at the beach that makes gratitude feel easy. Watching the sun melt into the ocean at the end of the day. Waking up to the sound of waves outside the window. Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin and realizing, for a moment, how beautiful life can feel when you slow down enough to notice it. During vacation, gratitude seemed to come naturally. It felt light. Simple. Almost effortless. I would do the traditional 'check in with my mood' and the

So, Christmas of 2016, it seemed that things were just 'off'. Cookies didn't turn out. Lights were flickering. The Christmas tree actually fell over in the living room. We jokingly said the holiday was "perfectly imperfect". Honoring the fact that nothing always goes as planned all of the time. And, ironically enough, that was the New Years my sister was killed in a car accident. It was like the universe was preparing us for the worst; bits at a time, until life came crashi

I got back from a beach vacation recently, and every time I come home from a trip like that, I notice the same thing: Part of me wants to hold onto the slower pace a little longer. The quiet mornings. The walks without rushing. The feeling of breathing more deeply without even realizing it. And then “real life” comes back in. The laundry. The emails. The pressure to catch up on everything immediately. It’s so easy to slip right back into pushing ourselves. But this time, I’m

Maybe you just want a 'better' recipe There’s a moment many women reach ~ especially in midlife ~where something just feels… off. And, I highlight the word 'better' above, because what does that even mean? You can see this for how it works for you....again, I digress, ok....... So, something feels "off". Not broken. Not falling apart. Just no longer aligned. 'Aligned', that's the word, You look at your life and think, "Why doesn’t this feel like me anymore?” And it’s easy to

Now this is a question we don’t ask ourselves nearly enough: What would nourish me right now? Not what needs to get done. Not what everyone else needs. Not what you should be doing. But what would actually feel supportive, calming, or life-giving… for you. I often speak about "space and grace" in my sessions. Being able to see what needs to be shifted is just that ~ showing yourself space to see and grace to move; for you. And, a picture of a beautiful ballerina comes to min

There are times in life when everything begins to feel just a little too heavy. Not in dramatic ways. Not all at once. But slowly ~ quietly ~ the demands of daily life begin to layer themselves into your days. Kind of like a lasagna that you never intended to make. A responsibility here. An expectation there. Another commitment you agree to because it feels easier to say yes than to explain why you need space. How many times have you done this? Before long, your life can star