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Wholesome Pumpkin Oat Muffins
These Oat Pumpkin Muffins are a breeze to make and absolutely scrumptious. Blended with wholesome pumpkin puree, applesauce and a medley of fragrant spices, they’re super moist and embody the essence of Fall in every bite. Sure, we might not be fully into the autumnal spirit just yet, but I can’t help myself – I’ve…
A Deeper Look: Gastritis and Stress
“Stress acts as an accelerator: it will push you either forward or backward, but you choose which direction.” ~ Chelsea Erieau I’ve been observing a pattern among several of my nutrition clients lately, which has been the simultaneous occurrence of gastritis and stress. Through coaching them, I’ve come to realize how prevalent stress-induced gastritis is…
The Foundation of Fulfillment: Living in Alignment with Your Core Values
“Create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside.” ~ Anonymous How frequently do you reflect upon your core values, those guiding principles that should be our inner compass in this journey of life? Unfortunately, the answer for many of us is “rarely” or “not often…
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From Indecision To Clarity: Overcoming Your Fears
“You can choose courage, or you can choose comfort, but you cannot choose both.” ~ Brené Brown Ok, we’re gong to jump right into this one today! When I first started thinking about adding this topic to my blog, I got so excited. It sounds strange – I know. But, wrestling with indecision has been…
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Goodbye People Pleasing, Hello Self-Loving: A Life-Changing Shift
“When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no to yourself.” ~ Paulo Coelho Hello, readers! This week, I’m here to talk about something we’ve all fallen prey to at some point: the painful, internal push to people please. This is not about those instances where we simply aim to make…
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Codependency & Enmeshment: Where Do You End And I Begin?
“The formula is simple: In any given situation, detach and ask, ‘What do I need to do to take care of myself?’” ~ Melody Beattie Codependency and enmeshment are pervasive issues that affect many people, often manifesting within both parent-child relationships and romantic partnerships. As a coach who has worked extensively with clients grappling with…
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Emotional Eating: Having Self-Compassion – Part 6
“You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” ~ Louise Hay Emotional eating is like a sneaky ninja that shows up when we least expect it. It has a way of hijacking our cravings and steering us towards the cookie jar or that impulsive Postmates…
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Emotional Eating: Feeling Your Feelings – Part 5
“Feelings are something you have; not something you are.” ~ Shannon L. Alder Let’s be honest, feeling your feelings is no piece of cake. It’s more like navigating a rigorous mental obstacle course, with emotional hurdles, towering walls of vulnerability and a precarious balancing act. But, here’s the thing: it’s also the most rewarding journey…
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Emotional Eating: Finding Healthy Ways to Cope – Part 4
“The best way out is always through.” ~ Robert Frost Ah yes, sitting in the discomfort – the eternal struggle of every human being on this planet. Who doesn’t want a quick fix to feeling all the feels that comes along with life’s stressors! I get it. We’re human. If we put our hand on…
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Emotional Eating: Practicing Mindfulness – Part 3
“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.” ~ Sakyong Mipham Have you ever found yourself sitting on the couch, spoon in hand, devouring a pint of ice cream faster than a cheetah chasing its prey? Maybe ice cream isn’t your thing, but you get the idea. As you probably know all…
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Emotional Eating: Getting Curious – Part 2
“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” ~ Indira Gandhi Ok, so who’s ready to get curious about their feelings?! I know, I know. It’s not the most fun exercise. The truth is, exploring and discovering how you really feel takes a certain amount of willingness and contrary action (doing something…
Emotional Eating: From Discomfort to Empowerment – Part 1
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Lao Tau Emotional eating and the inability to sit with uncomfortable feelings are two things that are about as fun as a root canal, am I right? As someone who has struggled with emotional eating in the past, I know firsthand how tempting…
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