A few days ago, I stumbled across an old blog post from over 15 years back. My kids are now grown, with little ones of their own, and while my struggles have shifted, challenges still linger—as I’m sure they do for you. Reading that post was a heart-tugging reminder to hold fast to my dreams, […]

A City Garden Sanctuary In the heart of Silicon Valley, where tech towers and urban buzz defined our days, my husband created something extraordinary: a stunning English garden in our small backyard. Roses, lavender, and foxgloves bloomed vibrantly, forming a sanctuary that muted the city’s chaos. It was our escape, a pocket of peace where […]

Imagine a kid-me, dreaming big, telling my mom, “When I grow up, I’m hiring a house cleaner who’s going to do all the cleaning for me!” Mom chuckled, “You’ll just clean up right after her.” Fast-forward, I did hire a cleaner—and she was spot-on awesome. But guess what? Mom nailed it. I couldn’t help scrubbing […]

Ditch the Lecture, Feel the Truth I’m at a health conference, and some movement expert’s yammering away about why we need to move, spouting science while we’re all stuck in chairs, stiff as boards from sitting all day. What do you know? I’m bored out of my mind, itching to yell, “Stop telling us—just get […]

Order Sparks Clarity As a strategic life coach, I thrive on clarity, and a clean, organized, decluttered home, or office, keeps me grounded and focused. Staying on top of my space saves time, energy, and sanity. Letting messes pile up and to-do lists overflow? That’s a fast track to stress, overwhelm, and a grumpy mood. […]

Nuts and Seeds Done Right Nuts and seeds are tasty, nutritious additions to a healthy diet. Proper preparation maximizes their benefits. Always choose raw and organic—it goes without saying, but I’m saying it anyway. Soaking is the key to unlocking their full potential for supporting your holistic living. Maybe you love nuts but feel bloated […]

Finding Inspiration I’ve been immersed in Seth Godin’s The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. It’s inspiring and packed with practical insights. The idea I’m hooked on? Committing to the practice—the process—of creative work, not the product, the end result. Maybe you’re chasing goals too. Maybe you’re stuck on outcomes. You’re designed for a journey that’s about […]

Hair loss can feel like a relentless thief—stealing confidence one strand at a time. While the world pushes pricey potions, pills, and implants, these so-called solutions come with a laundry list of risks that might leave you worse off. Potions like minoxidil can irritate your scalp, cause unwanted facial hair, or even tank your blood […]

Maybe you think you know why you want what you want. But do you really?

Brushing Off the Limits At 55, when I hear someone—my age or younger—say what they can’t do because of age, I tune it out. I’m Teflon—those words don’t stick. I’ve walked through abuse, abandonment, and loss. I’ve risen above depression, anxiety, and a disease that tried to take me down. Age? It’s got nothing on […]