What If There Is No Wagon to Fall Off? Letting Go of the All-or-Nothing Mindset
A common phrase I’ve heard in my years of counseling is, “Well, I fell off the wagon.” Maybe that’s not the phrase you use. Maybe it sounds more like, Why do I keep falling into the same patterns? or How can I know better but still do the...
The Joy of Eating: Lessons from a Silent Retreat
I recently returned from a five-day silent retreat, and while there’s so much I could say about the experience, I want to start with what is near and dear to my heart—the food, of course. And not just the food itself, but the experience of eating—more specifically,...
How Prairie Farms’ Lactose-Free Dairy Foods Can Support Perimenopause Health
Navigating perimenopause—the transition period leading to menopause—can feel like a whirlwind of change, both physically and emotionally. As hormones shift, so do our nutritional needs. Incorporating high-quality, nutrient-dense foods into your daily routine is one of...
From Guilt to Grace: Navigating Holiday Food Thoughts
I recently did a taped interview for a local St. Louis TV station which aired on Black Friday about holiday food guilt. The topic was a familiar one: “How to deal with post-Turkey Day overeating.” During the segment, I stuck to three main points, a...