I’m writing to you four months postpartum while sitting in the stunning Mill Valley Library, surrounded by glass walls and redwood trees. And the only reason I have the strength, energy, and confidence to have slipped out of the house to write these words for you is because I had…
I can admit that I don’t often think of myself as a free spirit. I’m someone who loves structure. Panic attacks often ensue when things don’t go accordingly to my carefully coordinated plans. I’m a Capricorn through and through. It’s not my fault that the universe has dictated my love…
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Stoicism has absolutely changed my life. I’ve actually written a blog post about this very topic before. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or everything (or nothing) in between – Stoicism is an approachable, practical way to live life. Stoicism is a philosophy that encourages reduced stress, heightened awareness, and increased happiness.…
Friendship woes often come with a whole host of shame. We expect “failures” in our romantic relationships – sometimes it just doesn’t work out. But end a friendship? Never. For fear of being labeled difficult, hard to get along with, selfish, or more. But sometimes it’s worth evaluating if letting…
I’ve flirted with being vegan for a couple of years now, and the whole plant based protein issue has been top of mind this entire time. It’s almost impossible to enter any everyday conversation about veganism and vegetarianism without discussing “the protein problem.” Essentially the argument is that vegans and…