“We can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.” ~ Claude Bernard When we think about learning something new, it’s easy to forget we first started in a place of unknowing. Perhaps there was something that sparked interest, leading to discovery, or perhaps learning came through overcoming challenge. Regardless of the reason for learning something new, there is a deep beauty and wisdom gleaned from recognizing we must first accept there is something we d

Have you heard the term – ‘lean into your edge’? Whether already familiar with this phrase, let’s talk a bit about why the ‘edge’ is a wellness buzzword. First, it’s important to understand what the ‘edge’ is and isn’t. The edge is that place of discomfort, the place where you feel drawn to explore the unknown about yourself because it’s intriguing and pushes you to challenge your beliefs and limits (about yourself and about life). The edge is not a place to live on adre

When you visit your doctor, are you owning your role in your own health care ? Many people don’t speak up with their doctor. There’s a general belief (and rightly so) that doctors are the experts and so we unquestioningly follow their direction. We entrust our care to doctors because they have studied extensively, and they know things we don’t. Yet there is only one person who truly, intimately knows your body – YOU! The body shares information in many nuanced ways which

So, we’re not talking about the store (though, it is a personal favorite of mine for their selection of organics, sustainable products and focus on overall wellness). Rather, let’s start with what are whole foods? The easiest way to remember is that these are the foods that look like they do in nature - vegetables, fruits, unprocessed meats, unrefined whole grains, nuts and seeds. Eating whole foods gives you a clean and balanced diet, and the opportunity to get the maxi