Hey friend, Can we talk about that 2 PM feeling? You know the one. Where your brain feels like it's wading through peanut butter, anxiety is creeping in, your coffee has betrayed you, and your to-do list is basically mocking you from across the desk. Yeah. That one. I used to hit that wall every single day and have absolutely no idea what to do about it. So I'd do one of two things: panic-scroll Instagram for 45 minutes (and somehow feel WORSE about myself), or power through

Hey friend, I don't usually share my anxiety origin story. Not because it's a secret, but because it's one of those stories that still makes my chest tight when I think about it too long. But I've realized that sharing our origin stories—the moments that changed us—helps other people feel less alone in theirs. So here we go. It all started back in 2003 with the death of my grandfather. Up to that point, I had never lost anyone close to me. This was the first. And it hurt. No—

Hey friend, I’ve been pondering on something and wanted to share with you. It’s about self care. I don’t know about you, but I feel like everyone's out here making it seem like this big ole, grand, Instagram/TikTok-worthy thing. Complete with expensive face masks, exotic bubble baths, and perfectly curated morning routines. And don't get me wrong, those things are nice to see and serve as inspiration. But who is really, genuinely waking up at 5 am, making homemade protein b

Hey there, beautiful! So... I want to share something with you. It feels so weird to say but I am sick of this topic being taboo because it's natural and its NOT our fault! We deserve to talk about it openly, prepare each other, and make sure the next generation of women isn’t left wondering what is happening to their bodies. So here goes....... I'm in perimenopause. And baby - it's been a RIDE. For the longest time, I felt so alone in what I was experiencing and I bet oth

I don’t know about you but Fall is - by far - my favorite season. Ahhh, the crisp air, beautiful colorful foliage, cozy hoodies and APPLES! No…not just apples CARAMEL APPLES (with nuts, duh!). During this time of the year, all of the comfy, feel good vibes come rushing in but so does something else, CRAVINGS! Like clockwork, my cravings for hearty, delicious comfort foods sets in. I’m talking Grandma’s rice pudding, a nice steaming bowl of gumbo or that cheesy gooey mac &