Self-care was a concept I used to discuss with clients but rarely put into practice in my own life. I thought I didn’t have time for self-care, it was not a priority for me. Other people, my career and my never ending to-do list interfered. It wasn’t until my physical and mental health declined that [...]
My Loves! It’s time for me to get back to reality. I’ve been MIA from the site for a little while and I’m so sorry! I know you’ve missed me and I appreciate your support. I have some exciting things coming up and I can’t wait to share them with you. […]
What happened at Pulse night club, in my hometown of Orlando, seemed like a nightmare. Sadly, we all know it was real and no matter where you live you too feel for those who are suffering. We all feel the pain and hurt, and wish we could help the victims, the loved ones and those [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month is extremely important. It helps the world learn about mental health disorders and provides hope to those who are suffering. The stigma around mental illness is unfortunately still pervasive. Stigma is deadly, making people feel ashamed for something they have no control over. Mental illness is a disease, not a choice. So many people [...]
Don’t miss out on the Children & Teen’s Health Summit this week. Now through May 9th, this free online summit will provide you with education, research and advice from me and my colleague Dr. Jennifer Hartstein today on the some of the leading experts on child and teen health. More than 50,000 parents and professionals have already [...]
Terrorism and tragedy are all too real these days. It can be hard to talk to your child about the scary things we see and hear on the news. Many of us pretend they don’t hear about this at school or see the images that we see, but they do. The sad reality is, horrific acts [...]
It can be hard to eat healthy snacks and feel good when your schedule is packed. Many of us have super-busy lifestyles which makes it hard to be mindful about the foods we eat. The stress of our daily lives can impact our energy levels and focus tremendously. Most of us have so many obligations for school, work, [...]
Do the people you follow on Instagram ever make you feel bad about your life? Do you ever notice that you feel a bit insecure after scrolling through your Instagram feed? If so, you are not alone my friends. Studies show that most of us feel worse after we check social media. We think we are [...]
When it comes to body image the struggle is real. But it doesn’t have to be this way. I know liking the way you look isn’t an easy task in our media-saturated world. Loving the skin you’re in seems to be rare these days, like finding a four leaf clover rare. Oh and get this, a [...]
It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a topic close to my heart. Eating disorders have touched my life, many of my friends’ lives and hundreds of clients I’ve worked with. This week is incredibly important. Awareness and education to those suffering from eating disorders and the public SAVES LIVES. Without information and awareness, many struggle [...]
