Having grown up in the southeastern U.S., I was surrounded by the many flavors of “soul food.” From collard greens, to fried chicken, black-eyed peas, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and sweet potato pie. Soul Food has been a well-known tradition in the south for years that many people enjoy eating year-round. Reflecting on these words, it stirs up images of food that not only feeds our body yet nourishes our soul on a deeper level. Many of us find ourselves saying “comfort food” to describe that hot bowl of soup we reach for on a cold winter night.  Whether it be traditional southern food or comfort foods that are enjoyed around the world, it’s about bringing pleasure and nourishment to the soul. Read More

Greens are an essential part of a nourishing diet to create vibrant health. They are a primary food group that matches human nutritional needs most completely. They are also considered nutrient-dense. So, the more greens you add to your diet, the more revitalized, balanced, and energetic you feel. Read More

One of my favorite outdoor activities is to spend time hiking in the forest. Nature has such a vast array of healing benefits. It’s no secret that our overall well-being benefits from spending time in nature. Some doctors are even prescribing “nature therapy” to their patients for reducing stress, reversing chronic inflammation, strengthening immunity, and uplifting the mood. Scientific evidence has shown that exposure to green space, and especially in a biodiverse forest full of plant life, trees, moving water, and fresh oxygen, has profound health benefits for our body, mind, and spirit. Read More

We are all born with a special quality that makes each of us unique. You know, that thing that comes so natural for you. It sets you apart from the rest and you don’t even have to think about it. How can you learn to better recognize this unique quality, cultivate it, and nourish it in your life? How can it serve you to bring your deepest desires into fruition? Read More

I would love to introduce you to the power of a healing mindset. This will equip you with knowledge to shift from “surviving” to fully thriving no matter what health challenges you may be encountering. A healing mindset is growth-oriented, and it seeks new opportunities. It desires to bounce back better than ever because of the adversity and challenge presented. Rather than looking at struggles and setbacks as an obstacle, it sees them as an OPPORTUNITY to grow and transform from the experience as a result. Therefore, the adverse event actually becomes a catalyst to propel us forward. Read More

As a holding space consultant with Institute for The Study of Birth, Breath, and Death, I support others to explore the deeper meaning of difficult emotions and grief that get stored in the body through greater attunement. I have learned that turning towards these painful emotions rather than away from them is the best medicine to truly heal.  So, we can shift out of merely “surviving” to fully thriving. So, what if we could hold space for grief and gratitude simultaneously? What if invoking a sense of gratitude during our painful experiences in life was actually medicine for the soul?  So, we learn how to go beyond self-care into the heart of soul-care?    Read More

Given February is the month of love, I would love to emphasize the importance of self-love when it comes to being on a healing journey and creating optimal health. Our breast health is such an essential part of creating self-love, given where our breasts are located near the heart and a central part of being a woman. They represent nurturing, love, and connection. Often as women, we don’t pay much attention to our breast care until something happens to our breast health that gets our attention like fibrocystic breasts, mastitis, benign lumps, or being diagnosed with breast cancer. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. We can learn to be proactive about our breast health and start to see our breast care as equally important to the other components of our overall health. Read More