A question that has been pondered since the beginning of intelligent thought: where does the mind end and the body begin? We actually still don’t have an answer to this, even though the world’s greatest philosophers, neuroscientists, and physicists have been hard at...
There are a bajillion tools out there to improve the body, the mind, the productivity…if you got a problem, someone has an idea of a solution for you. (Take it or leave it! Including this one!) But how do you know *when* you need a solution? Are you aware of your...
Fascia Holds More Than Tension One of the biggest keepers of tension in the body is the fascial system — thin, connective tissue that wraps around your muscles, bones, and organs. This interesting system is a major factor in holding your body upright and...
When worries around pregnancy and birth are hovering around the edges of your mind, it can make it harder to feel joy and peace as you get closer to meeting your baby. But they don't have to consume you, or even control you. In fact, you have the power to make these...
Here’s something to consider: what if your unresolved pain isn’t rooted in a physical issue at all? There’s nothing more frustrating than trying everything under the sun to get rid of pain. Spending so much time and money on chiropractic, PT, OT, personal trainers,...
When you find yourself in the midst of a stressful situation, it can be hard to get a handle on what you are feeling, and even harder to move forward and make the right choices. This happens because the nervous system becomes dysregulated, pushing you into a...
Choosing the perfect crib, stroller, or diaper bag can be a huge decision during pregnancy. It may even keep you up at night (wait...maybe that's just 3rd trimester insomnia.) When you're a first time mom, it can be hard to know what you'll really need once baby...
I was scared to give birth a second time. Anticipating the first time was easier because I didn’t really know what to expect. I went in curious. What do contractions really feel like? Are they really that bad? (The truth is, it depends, lol). The second time, I think...
Hold on buddy, Mommy needs a minute to herself... Nothing can make me rage faster than my child screaming immediately after telling him the baby is sleeping. *deep breaths* There’s also the tapping, the kicks, the ramming his whole body into me as I make dinner, the...
I was scared to give birth a second time. Anticipating the first time was easier because I didn’t really know what to expect. I went in curious. What do contractions really feel like? Are they really that bad? (The truth is, it depends, lol). The second time, I think...