Dan Buettner is one of my healthy heroes. He is the author of Blue Zones, a book about the five places in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives. He highlights the regions and cultures that have shaped the healthiest living in...

I LOVE sharing health and wellness tips based on my education and my mistakes and successes from 20+ years of living a healthy lifestyle.Happiness is one of those things that we often take for granted.Like the air we breathe, it surrounds us, but we ...

I recently heard the term mental health gym and was immediately intrigued.I understand the importance of good mental health and make it a priority as part of my wellness routine.A mental health gym isn’t the same as going to therapy. Rather...

I stress like anyone else.Sometimes I have to go down a downward spiral before I can even think about actually dealing with my stress. And that is OK! But when I come up for a breath of fresh air, I tend to go to journaling to work through my stress ...

What does nutrient-dense mean?Simply put, nutrient-dense foods are foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and other healthy ingredients.What are the benefits of nutrient-dense foods?Nutrient-dens...

I don't do all of these things 100% of the time, but being 80–90% consistent with these healthy habits has paid off 110%Photo by Joshua Gresham on UnsplashDo you want these things?Stronger immune system, lower blood pressure, healthy w...

Sometimes small changes can equal big resultsDo you wish that you had more energy to get through the day?I do!I work a demanding day job as well as working a side hustle. My health and wellness side hustle brings me joy and pride, so I need the energ...

No more guilt for self-care my friendsPhoto by Hanna Postova on UnsplashSelf-care is a buzzword at this time of year, but what does it really mean?It’s not just about taking a bubble bath or getting a massage (although those things are...

Gretchen is an expert on happiness. Create your 23 for 2023 checklist to accomplish more of what YOU want this year.I promise this isn’t another serious goals or resolutions list!I’ve been creating my yearly ‘sorta goals’ or rather ‘what I want to do...