“I Am A Pain To The World.”
Last week was tough. Two members of our human family committed suicide in the same week–Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain–and because their names are well known, their deaths acted as a glaring reminder about what is broken in our society. Mental illness does not discriminate, and as my friend Amy Dresner pointed out, “I think…
Death Is Not The End… (VIDEO Interview On Dealing With Grief)
Over the weekend, something unthinkable happened. A man that Roger and I have come to know as a friend passed away completely unexpectedly, and we were left feeling shocked, sad, confused, and heartbroken for the friends and family who were closest to him and who now have to go on without his physical presence. I…
When I Crave French Fries, I Eat THIS Instead.
You guys! I am sooooo excited to share this recipe with you! You see, I believe there are a lot of people out there who feel that living a healthy lifestyle means losing out on flavour and decadence and the joy that comes from eating. They may associate healthy eating with never-ending salads, boiled chicken…
I Am On A DIET*
*Because we ALL are. A few weeks ago, we talked about fighting overwhelm by taking small steps that lead us towards a larger goal. We used the saying “How do you eat an elephant?” to help us see that with small actions, compounded over time, we can achieve our goals. This week, we are talking…
Lessons From My Mother (List of Faves)!
Here in North America, we celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday. I called my mom, and we talked about Mother’s Days gone by and how we’d all get dressed up for church and how our Dad would make reservations at fancy brunch places and how the whole day would be focused around her. My father adored…
We Don’t Have That Kind Of Time.
Today, May 8th, 2018, marks my father’s 76th birthday. On earth, he got to celebrate 70 of those very special days and now that he’s been gone almost 6 years, May 8th has become even more special to me. Because it serves as a reminder that we don’t have time to waste living a half-life.…
How Do You Eat An Elephant?
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been a fan of Dr. Phil’s no-nonsense approach to personal development, and whenever I’d hear him say to a guest who was feeling overwhelmed, “How do you eat an elephant? You grab an ear and start chewing!”, I’d smile. First, because the thought of eating an elephant is pretty ridiculous,…
Feeling GOOD.
If you’ve been following along at all, you’ll know that this past weekend, Roger and I put on The Healthy Brain and Body Show for thousands of people at the beautiful EY Centre in Ottawa. It was an amazing event, with so many wonderful people bringing their beautiful energy into the space. In fact, it…
Healthy Brain, Healthy Body.
With The Healthy Brain and Body Show coming up this weekend, almost all of my attention has been focused there. The idea for the show came to me a few years ago, when I realized the need for a show that highlights the interconnectedness between our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health. We believe we have…
Our HUNGRY Brains.
If you’ve been following me for a time, you are likely familiar with my story; how I went from being a nightly, blackout drinker to being someone who values her health and now spends her life spreading the word to others. In my work, I meet a lot of people who have struggled with their…
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