Do you ever desire more from life? Many of us are seeking fulfilment and purpose. You may feel now is the time for midlife reinvention. In my newest solo-cast, Midlife Reinvention: How to Remember Your Purpose I share a secret to help you remember your purpose and to live the life you desire. A main… Continue reading Midlife Reinvention: How To Get Moving Again
As someone who has worked in the medical/healthcare industry for many years, I’ve said, heard or written the phrase “know your family health history” many, many times. But like so many of the health messages we hear, I’ve never really stopped to think of what this one might mean to me. After all, at the… Continue reading Why Knowing Your Family Health History Matters
Spring is the perfect time to infuse new life into your creative aspirations. That’s one of the many reasons why I’m excited to announce I’ve re-opened my Fashion Illustration Lessons + Fashion Design Art Tutoring lessons for Spring. Unleash Your Inner Designer There are few mediums more engaging or creatively satisfying than fashion illustration. It’s… Continue reading Blossom With Spring Fashion: Upcoming Events Not to be Missed
Nine years ago, I experienced a medical rarity, and I’ve spent the time since focused on sharing my experience in the hopes of raising awareness about a condition that few people really understand. Unlike a bone break or other easily diagnosed condition, I experienced a carotid artery dissection (CAD), which can cause an array of… Continue reading Understanding Carotid Artery Dissections
As the fog settles in round my home this late December afternoon, I’m giving myself the gift of time to look back over the past 12 months to see if there is a thematic thread I can discern weaving together the experiences, conversations, and observations of this consequential year. I’ve been uncharacteristically quiet these past… Continue reading Leading from the heart
Strength training can improve heart, bone, and general health, especially for women after menopause. Disclaimer: If you have any medical questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This article contains information from peer-reviewed research, medical societies, and governmental agencies; however, this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For… Continue reading Strength Training for Heart Health, Bone Health, and Menopause
As women go through menopause, many develop belly fat (visceral adipose tissue) due to the shift in hormones. Many women are looking for ways to eliminate this belly fat and maintain a healthy lifestyle. More than anything, they want to feel like themselves as they are going through these hormonal changes. One dietary approach that… Continue reading The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for Women in Menopause
Stress, stress, stress. You cannot look at or listen to anything without hearing how stressed out the world is. And do you know why? Because it is! There is a truth to the way that we are living that is incredibly stressful. With stress, there is a release of the “stress hormones,” which are epinephrine,… Continue reading Learn to Laugh Off Stress
Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of heat throughout your body and sometimes a red flushed face. They can cause sweating and/or the chills and can even cause an increase in your heart rate. What Causes Hot Flashes? The actual cause of hot flashes is unknown, but they are generally associated with hormonal fluctuations caused… Continue reading It’s Time to Talk About Hot Flashes
I’m having a blast leading the new mastermind series, “Intentioning: Transform Your Dreams to Reality with the Power of Intention” live online. I love the real-time interaction, yet busy women from all over the world can participate and have the flexibility to catch up asynchronously while being part of a supportive community of women. “We… Continue reading 5 Paradoxes of Effective Leadership
