Health. Happiness. Helping Others.
A recap of my experience trekking across Spain on the Camino Frances, the French Way, to Santiago de Compostela! Thoughts, feelings, and takeaways from the journey. Trekking nearly 600km across northern Spain on the Camino Frances—also known as the French Way—to Santiago de Compostela was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. In […]
A discussion on Biophilia, the theory that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. With the change of seasons, it’s the perfect time to delve deep into our personal connection with the outdoors! I sure do! Especially now that spring is here and summer is right around […]
Active living versus scheduled, routine exercise…which is optimal for longterm health and happiness? A discussion on whether you should strive for movement throughout the day or just stick with a scheduled workout. Most Americans (and westernized cultures, in general) are sedentary. We work desk jobs. We have long commutes. We take the elevators and escalators […]
A hearty chili with the perfect combination of spices and fresh ingredients. A little sweet, a little spicy, and packed with healthy ingredients. Easily made in the Instant Pot and a total crowd pleaser. All this month (and really for the rest of the year!), I am making it my MISSION to show all of […]
My go-to strategies for reducing stress in your life that you may have never considered before! Unique tips for staying cool and calm no matter what is happening day to day. This post is sponsored by Vital Scout in partnership with BlogMeetsBrand. All opinions are my own. Stress is a fact of life. Just like […]
A discussion on why juice cleanses and other types of detoxes are a waste of money and don’t really help your body or make you healthier in the long run. Insights into how the detox industry tricks consumers into thinking they need their products and why you shouldn’t fall for their false marketing. Juice fasts. […]
Thoughts on the documentary, HAPPY, and sharing what makes me happy personally. Is anyone as obsessed with Netflix documentaries as me?! I swear 85% of “my list” is filled with all sorts of documentaries. Everything from films about WW2 to a new favorite that delves into the hypocrisy of the “detox” industry (more on that […]