The Deep work of Moving Slowly Through a Fast World

The Deep work of Moving Slowly Through a Fast World

I recently wrapped up two days away in Vienna, Illinois (about 2.5 hours from St. Louis) on a brief solo getaway. Here’s a picture of my yurt — I had no idea what a yurt was until now, but I’m pretty sure this was a fancy one! One of my favorite things to do is to...
A Few Personal Health Updates that May Help You Too!

A Few Personal Health Updates that May Help You Too!

You Might Relate to Today’s Substack If… You’ve mapped your running route around bathroom access—or dark-colored leggings. You’ve delayed taking a medication, hoping to “just fix it with food.” You’ve debated whether to live with a disruptive symptom or finally...
Midlife Muscle, Minus the Complication

Midlife Muscle, Minus the Complication

I recently listened to an interview between OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter and protein researcher Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, and it was packed with great insights. Dr. Colenso-Semple specializes in exercise physiology and protein metabolism, focusing on how nutrition...
Feeling Our Way Through Emotional Eating

Feeling Our Way Through Emotional Eating

The fastest way to freedom is to feel your feelings – Gita Bellin I’ve been exploring a new approach as part of my coaching program—tuning into the shifting emotions within my body. Sometimes, I feel nothing at all. Other times, an emotion feels like a heavy...
The Joy of Eating: Lessons from a Silent Retreat

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,...