A Secret Self-Care Strategy
“Self-care.” We hear the term everywhere. At this point, it can come across trite and overused.
On this Valentine’s Day, where we celebrate the love of others, I want to encourage you not to forget about yourself. It might seem strange, at first blush. But I want to reiterate the words of Parker Palmer from his book “Let Your Life Speak.”
We can’t keep running away from the virus. Here’s what we need to do instead.
Will avoiding the virus really save lives? I’m not a virologist, so I can’t say with certainty. But common sense tells me that we can’t hide from it forever.
Why I'm tempted to bare it all this spring...(summer, winter, and fall, too!)
The idea of wearing my birthday suit outdoors is surprisingly appealing to me. I suspect it’s because of all that I’ve learned about the power of the sun and how to harness it for our health.
Six sleep secrets for sweet dreams
Why does it seem that we’re forever chasing sleep and never quite catching it?
Sick of traveling? 10 tips for traveling healthier
Flying messes with everybody. Wifi all around. Re-circulated toxic air. Atmospheric radiation. Short of resorting to Laura Ingalls Wilder-esque transportation, what can we do?
A diet with sticking power
Your best self is happy, healthy, brimming with good will and energy. I want to help you get there.
Top 10 Reasons I Am Going to Australia (& How You Can Join Me)
Much needs to be done before I board that plane to Melbourne in September. Here’s what motivates me to press on!
The Benjamin Button lifestyle: six secrets to aging in reverse
I feel like I have boundless energy & that my body can do whatever I ask of it. I do feel very Benjamin Button-esque.
When Diet and Exercise Fail You
Diet and exercise aren’t working for you. The question is: what else is there to try?!
Night owl no more!
My father’s a night owl. I inherited his late night tendencies. But I’m starting to turn things around.
My father’s a night owl. I inherited his late night tendencies. But I’m starting to turn things around.
I’ve always been one to bundle up to avoid the discomfort of a dip in the temperature. But I’ve had a change of heart.
13 things about me that might surprise you
Here are lucky 13 random facts that you don’t know about me!
How to "retreat" right where you are
If you find yourself busy, unsatisfied, hurried, harried, discouraged or disconnected, try this out with me. Here are three simple thoughts on how to find that rest and retreat, right where you are.
How to get out of your own way & launch your podcast
When we are about to launch our show for the very first time, we become afraid, hesitant, concerned about perceived and real dangers. “Will I get it right?” “Will people listen?” “What if it sucks?” “What if I screw up?”
The benefits of the "outside diet"
This is not a post so much about disconnecting from devices (though that will help), but rather one about connecting with our surroundings. Think of this as a "lean in" post about nature.
We MUST stop burying our children!
I've observed this heartbreaking trend, as well. In the past six months, four of my friends have lost boys to suicide. They were all in their twenties and struggling with depression. One of the moms likened it to swimming in the ocean. She said her son would be doing fine, until the undertow would catch him and drag him under.
Beyond rum, nightlife, and cigars: lessons from the land of Cuba
Casimiro began implementing permaculture techniques before he had even ever heard of the term. And his farm began flourishing as a result.