Guest post: Count on You
Where it all begins…with poop. I didn’t know. No one had told me. I thought something was wrong. WHY didn’t anyone tell me that this was a thing? Why don’t new moms talk about things like this? And why in this world of over-sharing on social media, had no one mentioned this?
Building resilience: Six steps to feeling better right now
Building resilience: Six steps to feeling better right now I wrote a post and recorded an episode back in December about eight lessons I learned in 2019. Already, just over three months into 2020 and I feel I have learned a heck of a lot more. This is a weird time we...
Eight life lessons I learned this year
Eight life lessons I learned this year This has been a big year. Truth be told it didn't feel big for most of the time, because I was doing things I truly enjoyed, but when I take a moment to stop and look back, a LOT happened this year. In addition to momming,...
The Six R’s of Recovery Mode
The Six R's of Recovery ModeHave you ever had it happen that you finally get away for a much needed vacation, and you immediately get sick? It's like you've been running on adrenaline and the second you even think about relaxing, the germs attack. It's your body's way...
I Don’t Want My Body Back
I Don't Want My Body Back There's a lot of talk about "getting your body back" after having a baby. And I get it in theory. The incredible process of growing a human and birthing it in whatever way that happens, it wreaks havoc on a woman's body. Things stretch,...
I Need to Change My Face
I Need to Change My Face I recently read a blog post by Dr. Brené Brown, about something she learned from Toni Morrison. She had watched Morrison on Oprah, and the question was about how you react when a child enters the room. "Does your face light up?" asked...
The FOMO of a Working Mom
The FOMO of a Working Mom In our family, I work out of the home and my husband works from home. He's a solo-preneur and always has been, and it's been amazing that he can make his own schedule. Since we've had kids it's been a life saver, and he arranges his...
How to Make Realistic Health Goals As A Busy Mom
How to Make Realistic Health Goals As A Busy Mom It can be frustrating when you’ve been trying to live a healthy lifestyle, increase your energy, maybe lose a few pounds or feel better in your favourite jeans, but nothing seems to be working. You feel like...
Do You Have Enough Space?
Do You Have Enough Space? Do you have enough space? In a world where everyone's talking about Marie Kondo and decluttering, this is a pretty common question. But I'm not necessarily talking about physical space. I'm talking about mental and emotional space. On...