Did you know creativity has massive healing powers? I mean true physiologic shifts that promote healing. It is not a supplement, diet or lifestyle hack just pure and simple creative flow. And if you are reading this thinking "Im not creative" you are not alone, good news is, YES YOU ARE, it just may look a little different than your definition of creativity.

Your choices and daily activities ultimately shape the course of your life. The way you allocate your time reflects the quality of your existence.

If you dedicate your time to things that bring you joy, your life will likely feel more fulfilling. On the other hand, spending your time on things you don't enjoy can lead to dissatisfaction, angst and not creating the life you desire.

By being intentional with how you approach your relationships, work, and leisure, you can make the most of your time. Living in the moment and finding happiness in the little things can bring greater meaning to your days.

It can be easy to let it all go and "start in January".
I find that the BOTH AND can be a great way to approach the Holidays and the choices that support feeling great! BOTH inviting ease (loosening the reigns) AND intentionally choosing lifestyle tools that support you.
What 3 things will anchor you to your health goals that you will choose into over the next 2 weeks?
The swirl of the holiday season can consume you OR you can go with the flow, settle your system and anchor yourself to a few things that set you up for feeling the way you desire and keep you on course to what you say is important.

We are entering the season of light, luminosity and winter holidays for many. The rhythms of nature mirror our body's physiological needs. Did you know even in the micro processes of cellular biology there is the concept of winter and summer physiology?
This newsletter is filled with tips about light, rhythms and the importance of self nourishment to support you during this season.
Reflect
Settle
Pause
Connect
and
TRUST that nature has your back, be open to the possibilities that living in alignment with nature has to support your health.

Frivolity

fri·vol·i·ty/frəˈvälədē/noun
lack of seriousness; lightheartedness."a night of fun and frivolity"
Y'all life is NOW!
If you find yourself waiting until _________ (fill in the blank) to do what lights you up.
I challenge you and invite you to start now and remember consistent small steps move you quicker and more sustainably to the life you desire. Let me rephrase consistent daily steps curate the life you desire right now!
And perhaps you begin with adding more play, flow and frivolity into your moments making up your days and see where that leads.

Microbiome + Habits = Health
Top Functions of the Gut Microbiome
3 Ways to Fuel Your Microbiome
Make your own coconut & almond milk from home!

How are you doing in each of these categories?
What 1-2 things can you amplify to up level your health and life?
Movement
Nutrition
Sleep
Sun (Light)
Stress
Touch

Hello Summer!
Shapeshifting more PEP, Playful Expansive Pleasure, into your moments.
What is pleasure?
What is the neurobiology of pleasure?
What is the pleasure / pain relationship?
And why neuro-chemically do we need both?
What is the role of dopamine and pleasure?

Spring is alive, energetic, vibrant and at times "windy". My body systems, energy, mind and needs align with the natural world. When I take time to notice, I am always astounded that the questions, answers and truths are right there in the natural world, ready for me when I settle, notice and trust.

Thank you March winds 💨 for the reminder.

Each of us brings a different set of experiences, life and health events to each moment. The power in choice is profound! Keep things light, all choices are information, even the "bad" choices provide opportunity! The choice to course correct or pivot is ALL WAYS available to us!

Where can you simplify?

What are you doing that is unnecessary?

Taking inventory of your "doing" is an important piece of healing AND thriving. Cognitive load (relates to the amount of information that working memory can hold at one time) is REAL. All the things you are carrying in your memory take up space.

Health is not only about eating nutritious foods and moving our bodies. It’s also about self-curiosity and mastery on other levels, including our minds.

Beliefs → influence thoughts → influence behaviors → influence results.

The power of thought has profound effects on health outcomes. Visualization (seeing, feeling and sensing yourself in a new way) is one way to practice this, by visualizing yourself realizing the change you want to create you are creating neural pathways to move you in the direction of your desired change. Athletes have been doing this with success for years.

The holiday season is in full swing, and with it often comes a good dose of stress. In December ISH news, enjoy some tips and learnings to support you and your response to stress as you move through your day and this holiday season.

I’ve gathered some of my top tips for breaking the cycle of stress as well as some health news and insights to keep you motivated and feeling your best.

I believe we ALL are capable of choosing EASE even if things feel chaotic in your life. EASE is a way of being, a sensation and for me an ongoing practice.