Growing up in the 90s, many of us were unwittingly steeped in a toxic diet culture. From ultra-skinny models gracing the covers of magazines to the relentless promotion of fad diets, hello cabbage soup, Atkins, Slim Fast, etc. The message was clear;...
I’m from the south. Kentucky to be exact. I grew up on country cooking or as it is called nowadays, comfort food. I love it, honestly, I do. One bite of some creamed potatoes or a big pot of beef vegetable soup immediately takes me back to my...
The exact day when New Year’s resolutions and goals are abandoned can vary but research shows that a huge significant number of people abandon their goals by February! New Year, new you. Right? We see so many people wanting to start and create...
I will be the first to admit, I can be a pill. My mind is a constantly spinning hamster wheel of worry and over-analyzing every aspect of life. Most of my family and friends know this about me and roll with it. Some of these people even suffer from...
When it comes to the most intense parenting years, I would say I am in the thick of them. This is, of course, not including parenting age 3, which is in its own “war crime” category. Like the Voldemort of ages: We try not to speak of it. Right now I...
Love them or hate them, over them or enjoy seeing them. I think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are here to stay. I know, people are so sick of seeing them and hearing about them. This will be the last blog I write on her (them) I just like to see...
I’m mad as hell. I have been mad all damn day. Why do you ask? Over a stupid awards show that in no way affects me, or does it? The Oscar nominations were just announced. In my youth, I was very big on the Oscars. I tried to watch as many of the...
The words have hung inside me since you casually said them the other day. You, smiling over your shoulder at me, pleased. Me, struck in the gut by the realization of the weight of what you had just said. Things land differently on a mother’s than...
Unpopular blog post today. In recent years, the self-help and personal development industry has experienced an exponential surge in popularity. People around the world are increasingly seeking ways to improve themselves, striving for personal...
We all have something that defines us. That one thing that makes a person who knows you stop and say, “Yep. That is so and so.” For me, it is my laugh. This is both a blessing and a curse. I love to laugh. I try to do it often, but I have very...