letters encouraging you to release perfectionism, embrace your humanness, and live more intuitively
are you hiding?
Before the doors to HELD open to the waitlist tomorrow, I want to share something personal with you. When I was in the deepest parts of my struggle with restrictive eating, binges, overexercising, self hate, perfectionism… Believing that I needed a different body, better grades, an impressive job, to always say the “right” thing, to…
don’t let someone else paint your picture
When I first started coaching many years ago, I heard over and over again that I needed to paint an “after” picture for clients. What your relationship with food would be like, what clothes you’d feel freedom to wear, how your life would change, etc. so you could see what was possible. I needed to…
your preferences + presence are gifts
As we move toward a new year, I’d love to reflect back (judgment-free) with you for a few moments. As you look back on 2020 + beyond… Did you feel free, comfortable, & empowered to share how you felt? What you liked? What you didn’t? Did you experience permission to say ‘no’ when something extended…
You’re Made To Do This
“Humans are designed to be creative” I heard him say. Last night in bed, I was reading my book while Tim watched a YouTube video next to me all about building a shed. It’s a running joke in our house that I tease Tim about his YouTube choices only to find myself sucked in moments…
Here for you this holiday season and beyond
Good morning, friends. WIth the holiday season upon us, I want to offer you some love, warmth, and encouragement. During this time of year, when the food fears can feel extra strong, body thoughts can feel challenging, perfectionism can feel intense, diet culture can feel loud… I hope this space will be a soft place…
To rest or not to rest? That’s the question [& this post has the answer]
You’ve decided you want to have a more intuitive relationship with movement. You want to listen to you body. You’re ready to listen to your body! But… How do you know when to rest v. when to move your body? First, I really want to encourage you to take the pressure off of yourself to…
diet culture + drama-free, intuitive + joy-filled relationship with movement: my holiday gift to you
I spent the weekend decking the halls: decorating the mantle, making wreaths with my mom, mixing up mugs of hot cocoa, and blasting Christmas music way too early. It felt comforting and I am craving comforting. Tomorrow will mark three years since my dad passed away. I shared some thoughts on grief and joy here yesterday. The holidays can be…
Do this for a more joyful relationship with movement!
On Saturday, I did an UNMEASURED barre class with Osh.
It definitely wasn’t ‘perfect’ but we had so much fun. At the end (which was about 12 minutes into class) he said, ‘wow we are as strong as triceratops!’
What do you need to let go of in order to enjoy movement, like a kid, again?
Do You Really ‘Have To’?
What have you been cooking lately? We’ve been cooking in full on fall mode over here: pumpkin mac n’ cheese, pumpkin muffins, so many different kinds of chili, plus this lentil sausage kale soup have all been crowd pleasers. Oh, and I can’t forget the apple honey cake my mom made (like this one here)… truly unforgettable. With my recent…
tv that feels like hug + the [new] story your 10 year old self needs to hear
Would you believe that one of my favorite ways to practice self care is to turn on the TV? Of course a walk outside, journaling, barre class, a hot shower, therapy session, or a phone chat with my best friend are amazing. And, what I’ve found to be true about myself is that often times…