Hello friend, When was the last time something you truly wanted just fell into your lap without any effort at all? Chances are, your answer is never. That’s because magic and fairy tale endings only exist on the big screen. Our 40s and 50s often spark a deep longing for true change—whether it’s better health, more fulfilling careers, or a sense of inner peace. We dream of these transformations, but it’s human nature to hope they come effortlessly. After all, wouldn’t it be nice if the life we...
3 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! How is your cardiologist feeling about your heart health numbers? One of my clients, a busy professional in her 40s, reached out to me because she wanted to discuss her elevated cholesterol levels. Of course, her cardiologist mentioned the 'S' word—statins—which set off an alarm. She wanted to start with...
8 days ago • 5 min read
Hello friend, There's truth to the old saying that bigger isn't always better but that doesn't apply when it comes to how you see yourself. Bigger visions require bigger beliefs - especially in uncertain times. You see, when things get rough in life it's easy for us to shrink down. Uncertainty leads to fear, panic, and irrational decisions. Our survivor brain kicks in and we switch to defensive mode, always on the lookout for anything that we perceive as a threat to our physical, mental, or...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! Around the start of the holiday season, I get a lot of questions about adjusting meal times for many reasons - the time change, differing meal times due to holiday gatherings, or keeping energy high during the dark winter months. The question of meal timing is actually more nuanced than it might seem and...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Hello friend, Life is full of unknowns. It's full of twists and turns that disrupt our plans and cause us to question our dreams. But what I've learned is that we can either train to learn how to hit the curveballs of life or we can walk off the field altogether and complain about how it's all so unfair. The choice is always ours. You see, Reader disruption isn't always a bad thing. Once we get past our clouded judgement and negative emotions we can see how a dose of disruption can wake us up...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! Start before you feel ready. This is one of the most important lessons I've learned. We often hold off, waiting for the perfect timing, the ideal level of confidence, or for all the stars to align. But here’s the reality: that moment might never arrive. The real magic happens when you take that leap, trust...
22 days ago • 5 min read
Hello friend, I remember waiting for the perfect conditions to leave my job and launch my own practice and week after week, month after month the perfect conditions never happened. It's what taught me how to make decisions in the midst of chaos, change, and uncertainty and this week I want to share that with you. You see, Reader certainty is a mirage. We are all wired to crave sunshine and clear skies. Who doesn’t love a crystal-clear day when you can see all the way to the horizon? But just...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! I received so much feedback about last week's newsletter about hormone changes and brain health as we continue recognizing Menopause Awareness Month this October. As women approach menopause, many begin experiencing night sweats, hot flashes, and metabolic shifts, and I always get the question, "What's...
29 days ago • 5 min read
Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello friend! October is Menopause Awareness Month, with October 18th designated as World Menopause Day. After years of neglect, menopause is finally receiving the attention it deserves, empowering women to take control of their menopausal symptoms. Every week, I talk to many women who struggle with symptoms of...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read