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[Free Video Event] How to Relieve Pain With Mindful Somatics

1/12/2025

Somatics class for pain relief

I'm back with your January freebie this week, and I've got something a bit different for you this month.

This free video event explores the use of somatic movements to help relieve chronic pain. If you're not familiar with somatics, you're in for a treat! I've just been learning about this fascinating form of movement over the past year or so, and it's a really interesting modality for holistic healing.

Tune in to this free video class with certified clinical somatic instructor Heidi Hadley, and learn how to enjoy pain-free motion by rewiring your mind-body connection.

At the same time, you can also improve your neuroplasticity through mindful somatic movements, benefiting both body and mind at the same time.

Check it out below to learn how to access this fascinating class at no cost this month!

Setting Intentions for 2025

1/5/2025

New Year's Intentions

Happy New Year!

I'm back in action after a lovely holiday with family in Arkansas. It was a long drive (especially the trip home which was rainy most of the way back), but my husband was a real trooper and drove most of the way with no complaints.

It's always wonderful to see the family, and this year was extra special as we got to meet my little sister's boyfriend, as well as spending time with other friends of the family during "Game Night," which is always a lot of fun!

However, I arrived home too late to share my New Year's post with you last weekend, so I'm pushing your January freebie to next week - stay tuned!

In the meantime, this is always the time of year when I like to reflect on the previous year and make plans for any changes I would like to make in the coming year.

This year, my keyword for 2025 is Intention.

My resolutions this year are mostly centered about living more intentionally - with regards to time, relationships, and more. Read my thoughts on this below to learn what I'll be focusing on this year - and may it inspire you to set your own intentions for the year ahead!

The Role of Probiotics in Maintaining a Healthy Gut

12/15/2024

Probiotics for gut health

Welcome to the next installment in our ongoing gut health series, where we'll be exploring the role of probiotics in maintaining a healthy gut.

Probiotics have become sort of a buzzword in recent years, and hundreds of companies have jumped on the bandwagon, producing thousands of variations of probiotic supplements for purchase. However, as with most aspects of health, probiotics don't need to come from a pill - and the ones that do aren't necessarily the most potent or helpful.

Let's take a closer look at these beneficial microbes and learn what they do for us, and how we can better support them to improve our own gut health.

[Free Masterclass] How to Supercharge Your Health with Food

12/8/2024

Food for Health Masterclass

Welcome back! This week, I'm sharing your December freebie, which is a free masterclass on eating for health and longevity. This resource is provided by the renowned duo, John and Ocean Robbins, and I'm excited to bring you their most popular online class for free this week!

Join me in learning from some of the latest research on healthy eating for stamina, energy, longevity, and overall health. You'll hear about some of the most dangerous food lies most people still believe, as well as 10 foods to eat regularly for better health.

If you want to cut your risk of modern diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders, you owe it to yourself to tune in this week and check out this free class!

Learn more and check out the trailer below - or you can go ahead and sign up for the free class right here.

This Year, I'm Grateful For...

12/1/2024

2024 gratitude list

As we head into the final stretch of 2024, it's an annual tradition for me to share the things I'm most grateful for in the year we are leaving behind.

This isn't to brag or show off "how great my life is," as seems to be the case on many social media platforms, but rather #1 - to remind myself of the many blessings in my life, even when things might feel difficult or challenging, and #2 - to inspire others to do the same.

Some years, it's harder to think of things to be grateful for than others. This year, I started off feeling a bit blocked, but once I started to think about it more deeply, plenty of blessings came to mind. Even simply the fall weather was something to appreciate (we had one of the longest and most beautiful falls I can remember)!

I encourage you, dear reader, to do the same. Spend some time thinking about all the things you're thankful for over the past year - experiences you've had, people you've met, or even things you've been able to afford that you had been looking forward to buying - whatever comes to mind. And consider how much better your life is because of all of these things.

Check out my list below for some inspiration, and I wish you many more blessings in the year ahead! :-)

[Video] How to Stop Chasing Happiness: A Fresh Take on Living with Purpose

11/24/2024

The art of happiness podcast

Welcome back! It's Thanksgiving week, which means I'll be posting my annual "Gratitude post" this coming weekend - stay tuned - but this week, I wanted to share something a little different with you. In honor of the season, I thought it would be timely to share this interesting interview on happiness.

We often look at happiness as something to be achieved - something that we'll have when this or that happens, or when we have everything figured out. But the fact is, we'll NEVER really have everything figured out, and the things that we think will make us happy usually only provide a temporary sense of satisfaction or enjoyment.

If we're always waiting for something external to make us happy, we'll probably never find what we're looking for. True happiness can only come from within - and interestingly enough, sometimes life's struggles are actually what bring us lasting fulfillment. At least, that is the premise of this podcast episode.

Check it out below to learn how you can be happier NOW, without everything going perfectly in life, and without waiting for conditions to be "right" for happiness.

Understanding the Impact of Antibiotics on Gut Health

11/10/2024

Impact of antibiotics on gut health

I'm back this week with another installment in our Gut Health series. If you've missed our other posts on this topic, you can find them in the archives - be sure to check them out! As we head into cold and flu season, I thought it would be timely to address the impact of antibiotics on gut health.

While antibiotics can be helpful for dealing with a serious infection, due to their harmful effects on your gut health (and, consequently, your immune system and other bodily systems), it is wise to avoid them unless absolutely necessary, and instead, take steps to support your natural immunity. You can check out our previous posts and these on our sister site for more tips on this.

Remember that antibiotics are powerful drugs that indiscriminately tackle bacteria (NOT viruses - which is an important distinction), and they can have a devastating impact on your microbiome. Let's take a closer look at the ways that antibiotics can impact our gut health.

[Free Guide] 6 Easy-To-Grow Microgreens

11/3/2024

Microgreens growing guide

I'm back this week with your November freebie!

While you may not think of November as the right time to grow food, in fact, there are plenty of things you can grow throughout the winter - especially quick-growing indoor crops like microgreens!

Sprouts and microgreens grow great indoors year-round, and this is the perfect way to include fresh, nutritious greens in your diet during the winter months when you might not have as much fresh food growing in your outdoor garden. It's also a fun and inspiring pastime to enjoy during the dreary winter months when you might not be able to spend much time outside!

This month's "freebie" is a helpful guide to 6 different microgreens that you can easily grow indoors this winter. Download your free copy here, or read below to learn more about the guide.

Top 10 Gut-Friendly Foods to Include in Your Diet

10/20/2024

Gut-friendly foods

Welcome back to another installment in our gut health series! This week, we're taking a look at some of the best foods to support your gut health (and no - they're not all fermented foods - though I know that might be what you were thinking).

Check it out below to learn how to improve your gut health with foods that are as delicious as they are beneficial!

These tasty and gut-friendly foods won't require spending a lot of money on pricey exotic ingredients, or making multiple trips to different stores. These foods are all easy to find at your local grocery store (or make at home), and equally easy to incorporate into your daily diet.

Understanding the significance of gut-friendly foods can transform your health journey. These foods contain probiotics and prebiotics, which are essential for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. A balanced gut microbiome not only aids digestion but also strengthens the immune system and enhances overall well-being.

These 10 naturally delicious gut-friendly foods will keep your gut - and the rest of you - happy and healthy! :-)

FREE Plant-Based Coaching Masterclass

10/6/2024

Plant-based coaching class

It's the start of a new month and you know what that means...

It's time for your October freebie!

I've got something a little different for you this month...

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you probably know that I'm not really a "diet" follower. I believe in moderation in all things, consuming whole, high-quality foods that are raised using natural, sustainable, and regenerative methods, and eating things that God made. If I had to pick one "diet" or way of eating, I would trend towards either Mediterranean or Paleo.

However, I know that many people these days are moving towards a plant-based diet, which works very well for some people. (My own mother is a "situational vegan," or "flexitarian," consuming mostly plant-based foods most of the time, although she is flexible with her diet in social situations.)

Several of our readers have asked for more content on plant-based or plant-centered eating, and for those of you interested in this type of diet, I am sharing an interesting resource this month.

This online Masterclass is geared towards those who are interested in sharing the plant-based diet with others, and coaching people on how to achieve success with plant-based eating. If this appeals to you, you can learn more about how to get access to this free Masterclass below - if you're at all interested in helping others through sharing your love of plant-based eating, you'll definitely find this session useful!

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