Grieving the old you: What to do when you feel like you’ve lost your motherhood
“Motherhood doesn’t change me,” I remember saying, unintentionally smugly, as I ran my hand over my glistening belly when I was pregnant with my first child. I felt beautiful and strong, and the morning sickness was just a temporary limitation in my life as an avid triathlete and surfer. Somehow I was convinced that I […]
50 ways to show gratitude to those close to you
“Feeling gratitude but not expressing it is like not wrapping and giving a present.” – William Arthur Ward The holiday season generally brings people closer together. Sometimes that intimacy reminds us of how much we love each other. Sometimes it reminds us that we are driving each other crazy, as families often do. Thanksgiving in […]
eat to fight the climate crisis
The EAT-Lancet Commission defines diets that are optimal for human and planetary health. “Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of catastrophic threats and to ‘tell it like it is.’” In November 2019, more than 11,000 scientists from 150 countries announced that “The Earth is ” As you can see in the series […]
foods to prevent illness
During this time, it is important to maintain a strong immune system to prevent illness and stay healthy. In my book, Eat Beautiful, I talk about the importance of nourishing our bodies from the inside out. To learn more about how certain foods can boost our immunity and keep us looking and feeling our best, […]