The Relationship You Didn’t Know You Needed
I saw some data recently that really struck me. Here is the post to the original information so you can go take a look at
Are You New To Mindfulness?
Has someone told you that you need to start practicing mindfulness? Does that thought make you incredibly anxious? Don’t worry – you are not alone!
What’s Up With My Hormones? Melatonin and Insulin
(*NONE OF THIS IS MEANT TO BE MEDICALLY DIAGNOSITC. THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
What’s Up With My Hormones? Thyroid Hormones
(*NONE OF THIS IS MEANT TO BE MEDICALLY DIAGNOSITC. THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
How To Sleep Through The Night
If you’re someone who reliably sleeps soundly all night long – this isn’t for you. But if you’re someone who often wakes up in the
What’s Up With My Hormones? Progesterone, Testosterone, and Cortisol
(*NONE OF THIS IS MEANT TO BE MEDICALLY DIAGNOSITC. THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
What’s Up With My Hormones? Estrogen
(*NONE OF THIS IS MEANT TO BE MEDICALLY DIAGNOSITC. THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
Don’t Go Big Or Go Home
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with things you need to do? Maybe a project you need to finish, or something like that? We all do.
Spoiler Alert: Not All Foods Make You Feel Great
Do you feel differently when you eat different foods? That might sound like a silly question, but different foods affect us differently. I feel different
Does Your Mood Fall With The Leaves?
Do you find your mood goes down as the days get colder and darker? Everyone’s mood is impacted by different things. But it’s not uncommon
Is Sugar Evil?
Raise your hand if you’ve heard that sugar is evil or poison or just terrible for you. Is your hand up? Mine is. If you’re
Why You Can’t Make One More Decision
My son came into my office this morning and asked me if he could do something (I don’t even remember what it was now) and
Why Some Foods Make You Feel Awful
Do you ever feel terrible after you eat certain foods? Maybe some food makes you feel tired, or bloated (that’s a common one), or just
Why Working Less Won’t Fix Burnout
Raise your hand if you feel like you’ve been burnt out, either currently or sometime in the past. I bet most of you raised your
What Does it Mean to “Eat Well”?
Eating well doesn’t mean what we think it means. I talk about “eating well” ALL the time. Probably an annoying amount to the people I
Most Sleep Fixes Don’t Work
Here’s why! Let me tell you a story. Michelle was struggling with her sleep. She was exhausted, but couldn’t fall asleep when she went to
Low On Patience?
Are you feeling a little short on patience these days? Do you find yourself snapping at your kids, like, all the time? Do you find
The Secret To Weight Loss No One Talks About
Weight. It’s something that’s on everyone’s minds. And not that it should be. But we’ve been conditioned that we’re supposed to be a certain weight.
Quality Over Quantity
Why sleep QUALITY is more important than sleep QUANTITY If you’re anything like me (a busy woman), than the to-do list you have never ends.
The Downside of Fitness Trackers
Do you have a fitness tracker? Like a Fitbit or an Apple watch or something similar? If you’re not familiar with these, they’re usually a
Should I Nap?
Let’s talk about naps. Are you someone who adores a good nap? Who dreams of curling up in (or maybe on) your bed for a
The One Thing I Always Forget To Think About
I am a person who is on the go all the time. I love being busy, I operate at a pretty fast pace, and I
Should You Eat Organic Meat?
This is going to seem like a VERY strange topic for someone who talks about sleep, but here’s the reality. What we eat, how we
How to Stay on Track on Vacation
Hello, summer! Are you a fan of summer? I LOVE summer! I love the warmth (though not too hot, please!). I love the laid back
Eating Healthy With Super High Food Prices
I just got back from the grocery store, and wow! We all have watched prices going up for months now, and I wince every time
Should You Eat Organic Fruits & Veggies?
Do you buy organic food? There is no right or wrong answer here! Both are correct, and the yes or no answer depends widely on
What We Can Learn From Chaos
I remember being in high school chemistry (apologies if you didn’t take high school chemistry, I promise I’m not going to get very technical here)
The Awkward Way I Learned To Ask For Help
When I was in high school, I was part of this group that taught me so many incredible things. The focus was on community involvement
The Truth About Coffee
Coffee – the nectar of the Gods? Or no thanks, not for you? This luscious, rich, dark liquid is revered by many. And coffee is
How To Be Comfortable With Discomfort
When I was pregnant with my younger son, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I had to have surgery to remove an unknown amount of
Avoid These Supplement Mistakes
How many supplements do you think exist for sleep? My guess is thousands, in various combinations. Every single supplement company I know makes a sleep
Why Some Foods Ruin Sleep
Do you feel differently when you eat different foods? That might sound like a silly question, but different foods affect us differently. I feel different
What I Hate About Self-Care
I hate the current concept of self-care. Don’t get me wrong. Taking care of yourself is incredibly important! That’s not the part I hate. What
Lies You’ve Been Told As A Busy Mom
Do you ever lie? You might answer no (is that a lie?) which is amazing. But I bet the answer is yes. You might always
Who Are You?
When people ask you that question, what do you say? I, honestly, struggle with this question a lot. Who am I? I’m so many things,
Solving Night Sweats Without Medication
Night sweats. Hot flashes. The words we associate with menopause. “Ha! I’m nowhere near menopause” you might say. And you’re probably right. But here’s why
8 Things To Adjust To Sleep Better Tonight
Normally I talk about habits and all of the behaviours you should know about how to sleep better. BUT – there are many things you
6 Key Tips If You’ve Had A Terrible Sleep
Were you up all night last night? Maybe tossing and turning, or the kids had you up all night? Are you exhausted and not thinking
Secrets to Kicking That Bad Habit
Do you have a habit you’d rather not have? I bet you do! We all do. We’re human. I have a ton – I eat
Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You?
Intermittent fasting (also known as IF) has become popular in recent years, primarily as a weight loss tool, but also to help control things like
Tricks To Sleeping With High Emotions
I don’t know what you’re feeling right this moment, but I’m writing this during a very stressful time where there is a lot of division
I’m New To Exercising – Where Should I Start?
If you’re not a regular exerciser, it can be incredibly intimidating to just start exercising. The good news is that you don’t need to do
Another Reason You Can’t Fall Asleep
Do you go to bed at night and lie awake for hours? If it’s more than 30 minutes, that can signal that something is off.
How Do I Exercise When I’m Exhausted?
Let’s talk about one of those things that are so intricately connected it’s hard to separate them, but at the same time we don’t always
Time Management Tips
Time management is a real struggle for a lot of people. Many of us get overwhelmed with tasks, to-do lists, and just generally keeping up
Do You Reach For A Drink When You’re Stressed?
We’ve all been there – reaching for the glass of wine after a long stressful day. Or maybe a beer, or a shot, or something
Why Your Sleep Changes After Kids
While some people suffer from insomnia their whole lives, If you’re like many women, your sleep might have changed drastically since having kids. If you’re
Post-Holiday Reset
Are you feeling crappy after the holidays? I don’t know about you, but I always feel “gross” after the holidays. A bit heavy, sluggish, tired,
Is It Time For A Change?
I have always loved this quote from Albert Einstein: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” It’s made me
Awake between 1 AM and 3 AM? Here’s the likely reason why.
One of the most common sleep complaints I hear in women, starting around age 30 and continuing for, well, too long, is that they have