Ho, ho, ho! The holiday season is upon us, and while the lights are twinkling, it’s easy to forget the most important person on your list: YOU! 

As we get ready to gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for you—members of this amazing community committed to aging healthily. 

As we emerge from the shadows of recent natural disasters, the aftermath of the election, and ongoing global conflicts, I wanted to take a moment to simply say hi, and see how you’re doing?

I know that with the impact of both Hurricanes Helene and Milton still fresh in our minds, especially here in Western North Carolina and nearby Florida, thoughts of a seasonal favorite like the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks may seem trivial right now. However, as we navigate these challenges, it's also a good time to reflect on the importance of our health, including the awareness of sugar addiction.

With that in mind, I want to respectfully share an important PSA, about those PSLs.

Is movement really the most important thing we can do to age healthily? I can’t say. But I do know that moving your body isn’t just important; it’s non-negotiable if you want to feel fabulous and age well.

It is time to get real about your device use and its effect on your sleep and health.

Can you believe it? We're in the final stretch of summer! 😎

Recently, a client asked me if soy is good or bad. Here's the scoop:

How's your summer shaping up? Are you feeling vibrant, energetic, and alive? If not, your nutrition might be the culprit...

Happy summer! Can you believe it’s already July?! 😎

How’s the first half of 2024 been for you? Wait! Before you answer that, hold on for just a sec…

Let me ask you a question: Do you tend to focus on the worst-case scenario?

Do you worry about failures or setbacks that haven’t even happened yet?

If you do, I get it - know that you are not alone!

Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? 🤪

I have some exciting news I’d love to share - I successfully grew radishes in my garden this year! Whoo hoo!

May is a magical month–she appears like a magician and waves her wand, banishing any lingering vestiges of winter. She transforms a formerly dull, dreary world into a colorful scene; grass greens, trees bloom and flowers show off their colors. The sky is a brilliant blue and we are bathed in golden sunshine.

I love May, how about you?

It’s the perfect time to check in with yourself…are you energetically emerging from winter’s cocoon? Or are you still a little sleepy and sluggish?

As of a few weeks ago, it’s officially spring! Who else is invigorated by the longer days and warmer temps? 🙋🏼‍♀️

I’m particularly energized because I’ve just completed both my boss lady work retreat (what I call my CEO Think Week) and my semi-annual personal health reset, where I take a break from inflammatory (and addictive!) foods like sugar, booze, and other processed foods. I like to call it my internal spring cleaning 😂.

Let me introduce you to a client-turned-friend…drumroll please…Ms. Mandi, Champagne Fabulous, Blackford! 👏👏👏

BRING ON SPRING! Whoo hoo! Anyone else ready to plant a garden, hit the trails or even head to the beach? 

I know I am! I’ve  already been digging in my garden and running on the trails.

Happy New Year!

I hope that your holidays were a delightful mix of fun, joy, and cherished moments. 🌟

And just like that, here we are again, beginning a new year.

Maybe you’ve made a resolution to do this or not do that. Good for you!

Maybe you’ve printed off a 21-day checklist, to keep you on track with a new or re-committed habit. Awesome!

Or, maybe like a few of my clients, you’ve chosen a word or a theme for the year. That’s cool. One client in particular inspired me with her word for 2024:

Simplicity

Living a healthy life does not have to be complicated. In fact, some of the most impactful needle movers to your health are free and readily at your fingertips.

I must confess, I engaged in Black Friday shopping this year, and most of what I bought was for myself! Was anyone else a little self-indulgent?

Well…what if the best gift you can give, is the one you give to yourself?

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us.

You may already have your Thanksgiving menu planned, your holiday cards addressed and your list made for Santa, or, if you’re like me, maybe not 😂.

Before we get too caught up in the craziness, let’s stop, drop and take a moment to be grateful.

Meet Rob: my life partner, my adventure companion and the leader of our pack.

Rob is the toughest guy I know. The dude is a machine. He’s an ex-Army counterintelligence officer, a 100-miler, and climbs mountains as if they were an ant hill.

However, life can be relentless and knock down even the baddest badass at times.