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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Rewiring Your Brain for Weight Loss Success: The Power of Neuroplasticity Let me start by saying this: you are not broken. If you’ve struggled with weight loss, if you’ve “fallen off the wagon” more times than you can count, or if you’ve ever cried in your car after eating fast food you swore you wouldn’t—me
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The Importance of Boundaries: How Saying “No” Protects Your Health, Time & Energy I used to wear “yes” like a badge of honor. Yes to the committee.Yes to the bake sale.Yes to the last-minute coverage shift.Yes to the friend who needed “just five minutes” that somehow turned into an hour-long emotional download while my dinner
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The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Transforming Your Relationship with Your Body Let me be honest: I used to be brutal to myself. I’d stand in front of the mirror, zero in on every flaw, and let that inner voice run wild. You know the one—“Why can’t you just get it together?” “You’re so lazy.”
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The Benefits of Journaling: Reflecting on Your Thoughts and Emotions Well hello there, friend! Pull up a chair, grab a cup of whatever makes you happy, and let’s chat about something near and dear to my heart: journaling. As a registered nurse, you might think my world revolves around charts and vital signs (and okay,
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