Wellness Blog & Updates
My best advice on how to SAVOR a life you love fueled by a thriving mind & body.
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit: The Sneaky Science Behind Addictive FoodsHave you ever noticed how you can polish off an entire bag of chips without even realizing it—or how that “just one” cookie turns into three (or five)? It’s not just a lack of...
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit: The Sneaky Science Behind Addictive FoodsHave you ever noticed how you can polish off an entire bag of chips without even realizing it—or how that “just one” cookie turns into three (or five)? It’s not just a lack of...
Hope IS a Strategy
You’ve probably seen it on a Lululemon bag or printed at the register: “Hope is not a strategy.”It’s catchy. It’s bold. And it’s half-true. Because here’s the thing: hope isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. Positive psychology research shows that high-hope people don’t just...
Hope IS a Strategy
You’ve probably seen it on a Lululemon bag or printed at the register: “Hope is not a strategy.”It’s catchy. It’s bold. And it’s half-true. Because here’s the thing: hope isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. Positive psychology research shows that high-hope people don’t just...
The Truth About Holiday Treats
The Truth About Holiday Treats (a.k.a. Why “Everything in Moderation” Is a Lie)Welcome to Hallothanksmas Eve—that festive blur from Halloween through New Year’s where treats pop up like holiday inflatables. And with every cookie tray or candy bowl, someone (usually a...
The Truth About Holiday Treats
The Truth About Holiday Treats (a.k.a. Why “Everything in Moderation” Is a Lie)Welcome to Hallothanksmas Eve—that festive blur from Halloween through New Year’s where treats pop up like holiday inflatables. And with every cookie tray or candy bowl, someone (usually a...
SAVOR a Life You Love
Fueled by a Thriving Mind & Body
Would you leave the house with your phone at 20%?
Would you ever leave the house with your phone at 20%—knowing you won’t see a charger for the rest of the day?In a recent workshop, I asked this. One brave soul said yes (her parents were not thrilled), but everyone else shook their heads.👉 Here’s the kicker: Why do...
Would you leave the house with your phone at 20%?
Would you ever leave the house with your phone at 20%—knowing you won’t see a charger for the rest of the day?In a recent workshop, I asked this. One brave soul said yes (her parents were not thrilled), but everyone else shook their heads.👉 Here’s the kicker: Why do...
Resilience, Loss, and the Work of Thriving
A Personal Note: Resilience, Loss, and the Work of ThrivingI work hard at living authentically. And while I’m deeply passionate about the science of positive psychology, that doesn’t mean I float through life with a smile plastered on my face. The truth is, sometimes...
Resilience, Loss, and the Work of Thriving
A Personal Note: Resilience, Loss, and the Work of ThrivingI work hard at living authentically. And while I’m deeply passionate about the science of positive psychology, that doesn’t mean I float through life with a smile plastered on my face. The truth is, sometimes...
Celebrating Life with Cupcake Moments
The Importance of Savoring Glass half-full or half-empty? I’m gonna be real with you. I’m a half-empty kind of person. Not because I’m negative. Because I’m wired to spot what might go wrong before it actually does. Call it realist. Call it prepared. Call it "mom with...
Celebrating Life with Cupcake Moments
The Importance of Savoring Glass half-full or half-empty? I’m gonna be real with you. I’m a half-empty kind of person. Not because I’m negative. Because I’m wired to spot what might go wrong before it actually does. Call it realist. Call it prepared. Call it "mom with...