What’s The Big Deal About Stress Anyway?
All stressed out The word “stress” has become so commonly used in our society that it seems many of us have become desensitized to it. Being reminded about the “dangers of stress” is kind of like being reminded by your dentist that flossing is really important- it...
Cardio Exercise: Which Type is Right For You?
I've always been a fan of cardio, or aerobic, exercise. It's a time when (before I became a mom) I could plug in, check out, get the good ol' endorphins flowing, and feel amazing after an hour of sweating it out. As an athlete and trainer over the years I've been...
Horses as Healers
I had never spent much time around horses until about 8 years ago. At the time, I'd been working with kids and teens, mostly as a therapist, for about 11 years. I worked with these kids in different treatment settings, all of them pretty intense. To be honest,...
Natural Ways To Boost Your Metabolism
Our bodies are perfectly designed creations, made to run beautifully and efficiently. As we spend time in the world and expose ourselves to various things, our systems can become more and more out of balance. As a result, our bodies don't work as efficiently and...
Post Traumatic Growth: From Darkness to Light
I was honored with the experience of working with kids in some pretty intense treatment settings for 14 years. In that time I heard and saw the aftermath of a lot of trauma and pain. I remember once telling my mentor: "It's like trying to catch snow before it melts....
The Psychology of Growth: 12 Ways to Get Un-Stuck in Life
Unless you are fortunate enough to be one of those rare “Perpetual Go-Getters”, it is part of the human condition that we meet road blocks in life. These roadblocks can come in all different forms, but the outcome is often the same: Feeling “stuck”, overwhelmed,...