When you think of joy, what do you think of? What brings you joy and how often do you experience it? What lights you up and makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? What makes you feel connected? Is there room in your life to cultivate more joy?

The inner work of self love has been a consistent exploration for me the last few years. As I have been putting in the work to heal from chronic illness, this healing process has shined a bright light on self love, or the lack thereof.

I have taken another trip around the sun, and it’s been a beautiful and crazy ride full of many turns and bumpy roads.

Women's health has made tremendous strides over the last two decades, but it is still shocking to learn how poorly understood some of the most common conditions are.

The last few years for me have pretty much revolved around health. I decided to put all my attention towards healing and my path has been complicated. There were years of not feeling well and being in pain and doctors telling me “you are completely healthy” or "that is normal". I was failed by the western medical system for years. While I knew there was more to it, it took a lot of time, and a lot of doctors to feel seen and validated, not to mention begin to understand how to heal.

Healing is a journey. It is hard and yet it is also amazing and beautiful. It is not linear. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense. There is no one size fits all.

I turned 36 last week, and I think birthdays are always a great opportunity to reflect. I've been reflecting on my health journey that started many years ago and has taken lots of unexpected turns along the way.

Spirituality can be many different things. Some may see spirituality as a sense of connection to something bigger than themselves, to be loving to ourselves and to others, and to have a sense of peace and purpose. Spirituality may be connected to religion for some, and not for others. Spirituality may be faith and trust in the universe or God or whatever name it may be for you. Spirituality may involve a gratitude practice, meditation, prayer or mindfulness.

In today’s society, there are so many dietary theories, contradictory opinions and advice around food. It has become extremely hard to navigate all the information out there in order to determine what is healthy. One of the most important theories to learn around diet is bio-individuality. Meaning, there is not one perfect diet out there that will work for everyone, and what works for me might be different than what works for you. With that said, if you are looking for somewhere to start, here are a few good theories and practices for healthy eating that everyone in the nutrition world can agree on.

While Earth Day is celebrated in April, I thought what better time than now to bring continued awareness to improving our environment, not just on one day of the year but every day! Here are some suggestions on how we can all contribute to taking care of mother earth and improving our planet for future generations.

Temperatures have dropped and the days are becoming shorter. Here are 5 tips to stay healthy this winter.

The holidays are a great time of year to remember everything we are thankful for. Expressing gratitude has been shown to improve your well being both physically and mentally. People with a regular gratitude practice often report improved self esteem, better sleep, improved relationships and improved psychological and physical health.

Fall is one of my favorite times of year. I think there are some really great traditions that get us ready for fall, like snuggling by the fire with a good book, sipping on your favorite warm beverage, getting cozy in your fall sweaters, taking more baths, hanging a festive wreath, lighting your favorite candles, going apple picking, visiting your local pumpkin patch, and pumpkin flavored everything.

Fall is also a time to slow down and get grounded. There are so many delicious and comforting foods in season to help nourish your system and support this seasonal shift.

Dietary fat: Is it good or bad? Both. You see, not all fats are created equal.

Eating gluten free has increased in popularity over the last few years. Is this just a fad or are intolerances on the rise?