I genuinely wasn’t sure if my toe would ever be the same again.

For 3 years I couldn't walk without limping. I couldn’t wear high heels. Lunges, planks, and running were out of the question. Basically anything that caused my toe to bend hurt.

It was sesamoiditis, an uncommon tendinitis of the toe joint that no one seemed to know anything about.

I rested it. I iced it. I elevated it. I wore compression socks. I wore a boot. I used crutches. I taped it. I went to physical therapy. I went to another chiropractor.

Nothing worked. Or if it di...

Blood sugar balance. It’s like the hot new guy in school that everyone is talking about and everyone is trying to get.

It seems to affect every area of health, longevity, and weight loss we’re trying to conquer.

Balanced blood sugar means:

• Less of the fat storage hormone insulin, making those stubborn pounds melt away.
• More stable mood and energy - read: more motivation for things like workouts and meal prep.
• Fewer cravings for carbs and sugar.
• Happier hormones - i.e. fewer symptoms related to menopause, PCOS, PMS, and hypothyroidism
...

Self care. It isn’t all just bubble baths and face masks. In fact, I know some women who would rather spend their time doing just about anything else.

With that said, pampering ourselves, giving ourselves moments of peace and quiet, or simply prioritizing activities that bring us joy are not just for the woo-woo, live, love, laugh crowd.

It’s actually wildly important if you want to heal.

Heal what?

You hormones, your gut, your relationship with food, your relationship with yourself.

Think about it - let’s go through each real quick:

Stop the presses! It’s confirmed!

Optimizing health looks different for men than it does for women (particularly hypothyroid women in their reproductive years). 😱

The very “hacks” that leave men feeling energized and lean - cold plunges and 16+ hour fasts come to mind - are actually detrimental for our far more sensitive hormonal systems.

So what should WE do if we want to biohack our way to healthier hormones and slower aging?

I sifted through all my lecture notes from The Health Optimization Summit where I got to see some of the wor...

 Arguably the most common questions I get from both clients and strangers on the internet alike are about supplements. So here we are, finally dedicating a whole episode to them. 

But before we dive in, I want you to know why it’s taken me this long to cover such a hot topic. 

Supplements can not magically compensate for poor nutrition, chronic stress, inadequate sleep, or a sedentary lifestyle. They exist to lend a little ‘oomf’, a little extra support, a little health bump if you will. They can fill some gaps left by poor farming practic...

 A few days ago I was on a call with a new client who was facing a predicament almost everyone faces when trying to make changes to their nutrition and fitness habits.

She delayed scheduling her second call with me because she was embarrassed that even though we laid out a plan for her, she hadn’t followed through with it.

I explained how unbelievably normal this was. So many think if a coach just tells them what to do they’ll be able to go out and immediately crush it. But the truth is no one ever comes to me just needing a plan to follow...

Last week we started a really fun conversation about the 33 lessons I've picked up over the last 33 years. So often I'm in 'coach mode' sharing the facts and figures about how to be healthy.

But if you want to get a little more personal and hear some of the stories that have shaped me, the way I think, and the way I show up for you, all filters are down for these episodes. If you missed last week, start here. Otherwise dive right in to part 2!

12. The biggest wounds often launch the most powerful healing. 

13. Stop ‘shoulding’ on yourself...

On January 19th I turned 33 and it was admittedly an interesting one. 

Did I allow myself a moment at the beginning of the day to mourn the life I thought I’d have by 33 - the house, the husband, the kids? Sure did. 

But then I decided the theme of the day was to follow the joy. 

The joy brought me to my favorite coffee shop with a fantastic book. 

The joy brought me to a reflexology massage and True Food lunch with my friend Brooke. 

The joy brought 6 wonderful women over to my home for a pajama party. These women didn’t know each othe...

I feel like the new year brings with it a conundrum. On the one hand, I think we’re all burned out on setting resolutions. One too many times we’ve found ourselves feeling like a failure come February.

Who wants to relive that shame spiral for the 100th time?

On the other hand, there’s an undeniable shift in the air. We become more reflective around this time of year, thinking about what we want for ourselves in the coming months. And that clean slate is so damn appealing to start anew.

So what’s a girl to do?

In years past, I traded a r...