3 Ways Body Shame Creates Compulsive Eating & What You Can Do About It

In a culture consumed with the mindset that skinny is beautiful, worthy of attention, and healthy, those of us who do not fit into that body size may experience unnecessary suffering. If this is you, and you have found yourself tangled in a web of compulsive eating, know that you are worthy, you do belong, and there is a way through. Body shame, i.e., feeling ashamed about how you look, is an internalized thought. Most

What If Feeling Amazing Won over a Need for Instant Gratification?

Let’s say you had the choice (which you do) to choose either A. Feeling Amazing or B. Instant Gratification, which would you choose? This question surged through me the other day, not just in thought, but in one of those spark-of-electricity moments—the kind that force you to wake up and pay attention. I should preface with this, in that moment when the idea rushed through me, I was feeling amazing. The feeling acted as a sort of

By |September 15th, 2015|Categories: Lifestyle Practices|Comments Off on What If Feeling Amazing Won over a Need for Instant Gratification?

15 Holistic Visionaries You Need to Know About in 2015

There is a misconception that “holistic” is interchangeable with “natural.” While those who choose to live a holistic lifestyle often appreciate natural (organic food, non-synthetic materials, a reduction in chemical exposure etc.) living, the essence of “holistic” stretches far beyond home-grown. To live holistically is to recognize the value of the “whole” through its interconnected parts. Let’s take human beings for example. You have probably heard the term body/mind/spirit. It’s a bit overused in a

The #1 Reason for Our Diabetes Type II Epidemic [even in kids…]

Did you know that Diabetes Type II was formerly named “Adult Onset Diabetes?” That’s because it was a condition that typically affected adults, not children. Wipe out the old and bring in the new because today we are seeing an epidemic of Diabetes Type II in our children. What’s the reason for this? What changed so dramatically to create a name change for a diagnosis and an enormous increase in our population’s blood sugar imbalance?

Can You Reverse Diabetes Type II Naturally? [for everyday people]

There is a ton of free information available on reversing Diabetes Type II naturally. Blog posts, videos, guides, programs, courses, books, and the list goes on. I have done the research, which by they way evolves regularly, put myself in the driver's seat of experience and experimentation, and guided others through their own process of healing holistically. I know the depth of pain, frustration, and fear that keeps you feeling frozen, not knowing where or

By |August 17th, 2015|Categories: Holistic Health, Type 2 Diabetes|Comments Off on Can You Reverse Diabetes Type II Naturally? [for everyday people]