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.

Many feel the pain and suffering of those impacted by war in Ukraine. Navigating difficult emotions that arise is challenging. You may feel sadness, grief, anger, helplessness, frustration and even guilt. Many emotions can contribute to overwhelm.

Mindfulness is the way of living and being in the world—paying attention in the present moment.

When you concentrate, your attention focuses on a particular thing.

This is why mindfulness and concentration go hand-in-hand.

Anxiety, fear and stress can be contagious. Pausing for a few minutes of presence can quiet and clear your mind.

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.⁣

One of the biggest myths about meditation is that the purpose of practice is to experience bliss or to enter ‘nirvana’.

The truth is, meditation is a practical tool that helps us understand the reactivity of our mind. This can help us to gain better perspective and not be so easily carried away by racing thoughts and emotions. Basically, it helps us to realize that we are not our thoughts—the depth of the person that we are has a deep well of calm.

If the thought of sitting down to meditate fills you with anxiety, dread and uncertainty, you are not alone.

I’ve been meditating since I was a little girl. My Japanese mom taught me. Her traditional Japanese mom, born in the 18th century who only wore kimonos her entire life, taught her. Therefore, I have a different perspective than many of my peers who don’t have Asian backgrounds.

The global pandemic has affected more than just our physical health. Mental health issues have increased and the ways in which we treat it are being re-examined.

Which is important since it is predicted that the mental health fallout as a result of this crisis will continue long after it ends.

You can be more mindful throughout your day to increase present moment awareness.

Here are 8 tips on how to set intentions for an authentic life. Consider what it means to live an authentic life and how mindfulness helps.

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.

Are you feeling Pandemic fatigue? I am. Here are 10 tips to lift you up based on my integrative, holistic approach to living well. Tips come from research on and interviews with people who know how to thrive in crisis—former Navy SEAL commanders, successful CEOs, Harvard business faculty, Stanford health professionals, and more.

You want to meditate, but every time you sit, you start getting sleepy. Here are 10 tips to stay awake.

Did you know that an itch can be your teacher? Learn more about how to be more mindful.

During stress, connecting with your body through meditation helps you connect with the present moment and your ability to handle what comes your way.

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.

Increase awareness of your body and of the present moment with this 10 minute guided meditation on body sensations. 

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.