God’s winking at me. Or maybe he’s doing an outright belly laugh. That’s what I think when I experience irony or coincidence or when I have one of those profound “aha” moments, like this week when we followed organization with kindness in our Franklin exercise. The...
For most of my life, I lived by the philosophy of Work Hard and Play Harder. Self-care and balanced wellness was not a concept I was aware of. My order of priorities was to work and then play. Rest was simply not in my vocabulary. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” I...
My husband, Jim, and I love road cycling and over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to ride with many people of all levels and skill sets, from amateur to pro. It’s one of our passions and a great form of exercise and physical activity as part of a healthy...
When I was thrust into surgical menopause in 2015, I had no idea what to expect. At that time, I thought menopause symptoms only consisted of hot flashes and night sweats. But when chronic insomnia hit, I couldn’t fall asleep or stay asleep. I had no idea poor...
After self-publishing my first book, Come Back Strong, I knew I wanted to celebrate. There were a lot of details to figure out such as where did I want this event to happen? What day? What time? How to get the word out? What should I offer my guests? Coffee and tea?...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Celebrate Diversity Month, two topics that weigh heavily on my heart. Read on to learn how anger and sports can be a positive, as well as what to be aware of for challenges. Bullying, Child Abuse, And Racism Result in a...
It was late March 2015 when the first hive showed up. It had been a stressful season of my life and I chalked my skin’s inflammation up to stress. I was facing another procedure to remove a troublesome ovary. Little did I know that a “simple” procedure would...
Self-care is a beneficial habit to be practiced any day, week, or month of the year. But what exactly is self-care? What is its importance? How does it impact mental health? And what are the latest top 10 tips for optimal physical, mental, and emotional health?...
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I found 17 ways to give that don’t cost money. Tis the season for giving, but what if money is tight this year? There are plenty of ways to give, make a difference, and be of service when you are on a budget. Overall, trust the ebb...
Are you a good tipper? I try to be. In fact, I probably tip more than most but less than I’d like. I read a post on social media about a group of bikers who tipped their server close to $1,000. You may think that’s extravagant. You may not even believe in tipping. ...
Since publishing Come Back Strong in 2017, I have had the opportunity to connect with women all over the globe. We discuss hormone health in Menopause Cafe’s, Facebook groups, and at Virtual Summits. Menopause is a subject close to my heart and one that deserves...
Even if you don’t love football or sports in general, you can find something to love about Superbowl weekend. Perspective and curiosity are everything. I love a good football game. I’ve been a Broncos fan since my days at Western State many moons ago. But I find...