Think about who you consider a friend – did you meet them in adulthood? Possibly through work, a friend of a friend, or a shared interest? Many friends are also made and kept from childhood and school, from your hometown, high school, or college. Meeting new friends seemed so easy when you were younger, but making friends as an adult can feel completely different. And many people struggle to make new friends as adults.

If you've ever found yourself in the situation of wanting to change elements of your life but not knowing where to start, I want to encourage you to start small. The decision to start will get the ball rolling, and starting small with mini-habits that become part of your routine will bring the lasting change you desire. Much more efficiently than you might expect, even. 

I offer you my mornings’ first drink, (before coffee or tea) which is warm to hot water with fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (some days a little turmeric and cayenne for extra kick)!

Well, we know that regular exercise is good. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently.

It is getting colder and dryer outside, signs we are entering Vata season. According the Ayurveda, the three doshas or energy types/constitutions that we all have inside of us - pitta, vata, and kapha - are also connected to seasons. Vata season comes with cold, dryness in the air, and with a windy energy. It makes us want to try new things and make shifts in our lives.

Happy Spring Equinox!!! March 20th is the first day of Spring in 2021, today we are experiencing the shift from Winter to a warmer and sunnier period. Lots of cultures and traditions celebrate this day. Happy Nowruz to many!

Keeping your stress and anxiety in check today and possibly for days to come till we know the outcomes of this election might not be easy. Nearly 70% of adults say that the election has become a significant source of stress and anxiety. People experiencing increased anxiety, restless nights, and difficulty concentrating.

In this Conversations With Healers episode, my dear friend, Damla Bozkurt and I talked all about teaching yoga, blessings of open-heart surgery, bio-individuality in health coaching, changing career paths and finding what lights you up and more.