The Sneaky Ways Stress Hijacks Your Health—And How to Take It Back If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips after a long day, convinced that this is the only thing keeping me going right now—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Sometimes it’s chips. Sometimes it’s scrolling while the laundry piles […]
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Neuroplasticity 101: The Science Behind Why You Can Change If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Ugh, I’ll always be this way,” I want you to pause. Right there. Because here’s the truth: you’re not stuck. You’re not broken. And science—yep, real, fascinating, biology-backed science—says you can change. How do I know? Because I’ve lived
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The ‘All or Nothing’ Trap: How to Rewire Your Brain for Consistency Over Perfection I used to think I had only two speeds: sprinting toward a goal like my hair was on fire or lying face-down on the couch with a sleeve of Oreos, telling myself I’d “start fresh on Monday.” Sound familiar? That’s
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Weight Loss Without the War: Healing Your Body Image and Relationship with Food I spent years in a tug-of-war with my body. I pulled. It pulled back.I restricted. It rebelled.I punished. It protected. And through all of that? I was convinced the problem was me. I wasn’t disciplined enough. I didn’t try
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How to Catch a Thought Before It Spirals: My Favorite Neuroplasticity Trick Let me paint the scene. You’re standing in front of the mirror, still a little sweaty from your walk (go you!), and your eyes land on the soft part of your belly. Within seconds, your brain whispers, “Ugh, it still looks the same.
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Managing Emotional Eating: How I Rewired My Brain’s Response to Stress I used to think I was just “bad at dieting.” Like clockwork, the moment stress hit—kids fighting, bills piling up, a long shift at work—I’d find myself raiding the pantry like a raccoon on a mission. It wasn’t hunger. It was something deeper. A
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Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embracing Progress Over Perfection I used to think perfectionism was a virtue. That it meant I had high standards. That I cared deeply. That I was committed to doing things right. But if I’m being honest? Perfectionism wasn’t noble. It was paralyzing. It was the little voice that told
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Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Using Neuroplasticity to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss, you know how difficult it can be. But here’s the thing: the most challenging part isn’t always the food, exercise, or even the time—it’s the limiting beliefs we hold about ourselves. Those beliefs that tell
Rewiring Your Thoughts About Food and Body: The Neuroplasticity of a Healthy Mindset If you’ve been on the dieting rollercoaster for as long as I have, you probably know the frustration all too well. One minute you’re motivated and feeling good, the next you’re crushed by negative thoughts about your body, food, and the never-ending
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Overcoming Emotional Eating: Strategies for Managing Stress and Cravings Let me just say it—if you’ve ever reached for a snack when you’re not hungry, you’re not alone. Emotional eating is so common, and yet so many of us feel shame around it. As a nurse and health coach, I’ve seen it over and over again—smart,
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