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Saying No.

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Saying No.

Have you ever crafted crazy stories just so you could get away from saying No?  Have you dropped into people-pleasing mode and didn’t realize it? It always feels best to tell the truth and be honest, so saying No should be easy, and yet it isn’t.

So, here are some tips I’ve learned in life to help me say no, now 35+ years later…because I don’t wanna stink.

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Exercise to Protect Yourself!

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Exercise to Protect Yourself!

It's super important that you have strong muscles and bones and stable joint function, if you want to live how you want to live, with who you want to live and do what you want to do, when you want to do it!

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Tune into Your Magical Body as a Mid-Life Woman

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Tune into Your Magical Body as a Mid-Life Woman

Being a mid-life woman is the perfect time to care for yourself. Body awareness is simply paying attention to your body, and having gratitude for what it can do!  It also means noticing ways to help your body feel and function better. The more you tune into your magical body, the more you begin to treat yourself with gratitude, with love and support for all you do.

Nurse Friends

Nurse Friends

Letters to a Future Nurse and its words come from the heart of Nurses who want to share a small story to love and inspire future Nurses, yes AND to also uplift present Nurses!

The forward is written by real life Nurse Theorist Dr Jean Watson from the Healing Way, and it is a blessing that she shared her beautiful words with us!

I read my chapter, Nurse Friends in the following video.

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Build Bone Strength, even in Menopause

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Build Bone Strength, even in Menopause

Osteoporosis is a disease you can tackle with simple lifestyle shifts. Things you can choose to do to build bone strength, even in menopause- this is why I created the Menopause Movement Mission!

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Hot Flashes and Exercise

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Hot Flashes and Exercise

Hot flashes are no fun. Does exercise really help reduce hot flashes? Read on to learn how and why and the benefits of moving in a body transitioning through menopause.

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Muscle Rocks! Let's Make More of It.

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Muscle Rocks! Let's Make More of It.

All of us will lose muscle over time, especially as we age, even seasoned athletes will lose precious muscle, and muscle rocks. So, let’s make more of it- even in menopause!

Self-Support Mindfulness Practice

Self-Support Mindfulness Practice

In this mindfulness practice, called, Self-Support, you’ll use your own hands to evoke self-support, self-love, self-compassion, self-kindness and whatever else you need. The simple touch of your hand can invoke a relaxation and calming effect. Let’s try it together.

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Loving Kindness Body Scan

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Loving Kindness Body Scan

A Loving-Kindness-Body Scan creates a safe space for you to meet each part of your body with great respect and gentleness. It establishes a clear opening for you to recognize the majestic gifts of your body, mind and spirit. Listen and reconnect to you and your strong, beautiful body.