I’ve worked in health and wellness over 30 years. I’ve grown up with the industry, its methodology, solutions and marketing; I’ve learned what works and doesn’t. I’m especially attuned to what doesn’t work for midlife women because I am one.

Being blunt, the health and wellness industry is not serving us at all—in fact, it’s creating barriers to well-being.

Your breath is your gateway to your nervous system.

If you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, or not at ease, you are likely in fight-or-flight.

An easy technique that will bring you out of fight-or-flight and into a sense of calm is slow-paced breathing.

It can be overwhelming to try to sit quietly for minutes at a time when you're used to the constant busyness and distraction of your daily life.⁣ A typical response is to first feel anxiety and then to feel boredom (YES, this is shown in studies!)⁣

Starting with these 5 basic and easily accomplished skills can help you begin to quiet your mind with very little effort and build your confidence that YES, you can meditate, if that's something you want to work toward.⁣

Learn 4 benefits of practicing breath awareness and why it helps you to feel better and to enjoy more calm.

Writing a letter “shifts our attention” so that our focus is on positive emotions. Expressing gratitude boosts happiness and health and develops a growth mindset.

Meditating during the coronavirus pandemic can help to calm and settle anxiety and fears. Pausing for a few minutes of presence can quiet and clear your mind and help to create optimal mental health. Read more here!

Start feeling calmer and more centered today with 10 simple meditation tips for beginners.

You can’t enjoy meditating if your back hurts or your leg and foot are asleep. Here are 5 practical tips to answer your questions about how to sit.

Here are 10 tips to demystify the process of starting a meditation practice so you can start feeling calmer and more centered today.

The fastest way to experience calm is by noticing the breath. Here's a quick 2-minute practice.

Paced breathing has proven health benefits. Learn how here.

Many people ask me how to start a meditation practice or how to be mindful. Learn how you can develop mindful awareness here.

You can learn how to relax. Learn how to with proven techniques here.

Did you know that you only need to train once a week to gain many benefits? Once weekly yoga reduces stress and boosts life quality.