Made For Living Well

Dysregulation is a popular term, not because it's trendy, but because many people are affected by its consequences. I spent many years of my life living more dysregulated than regulated, almost succumbing to the idea that the dysregulation was my story.

But I also ...

Not long ago, I would have said yes, assuming that "village" and "community" were interchangeable terms. I didn't understand the differences, which left little room to appreciate them. What I had was a community, not a village.

I'm not passing judgment against a community. I still very much thrive here. But Michael and Molly taught me the advantages of the village, and my mind was opened. 

A community is often composed of similar b...

How much power does the scale have over your life?

If we're being honest, for many of us, the scale has become more than just a tool. It's become an identity. We step on, see a number, and immediately let it dictate our mood, our confidence, and how we show up for the world. 

In this episode, we're having a long-awaited reckoning with the scale. We're stripp...

You don't hate the scale. You hate what it has meant about you.
In this episode, we're having the conversation most people are afraid to have: body weight does matter, but not in the way we've been taught to believe.

For years, the number on the scale has carried emotional baggage, shame, identity, and control. The body love movement rose in response to that pain. And while it offered relief, it didn't always offer clarity.

In this...

I've long believed the unexpected should be what we expect. Even with the best plans, things can shift, sometimes without warning. Last year, I shut the podcast down, not long after promising The Sex Talk 2.0. 

Truthfully, I was very excited to bring that to you. Although nervous. Early in my career, I had made a promise with God that I would follow him into this territory, to which I never felt ready, as long as I never had to tal...

Do you feel overwhelmed by health advice? Confused about what to eat? Unsure which information to trust?

You're not alone. Health has become a fight too many people are leaving feeling defeated and ready to surrender.

I've come to learn that the answer you're looking for is rarely in the place you're looking. It's often the opposite of what you think. Regarding health, we spend too much time chasing the wrong thing and not enough t...

Rest is essential. Although you know that, especially now, as we've shifted into what some call the "rest era." Our internal thermostat works tirelessly to maintain balance, or homeostasis, making rest a natural response to work. But now that we've moved beyond hustle culture, the question becomes: Are you resting too much, or are you relying on the wrong kinds of rest?

The truth is, excessive rest can lead to problems. Just like o...

We're living in what many are calling a "rest era." After decades of hustle culture and the relentless push to "be a boss," it's no surprise that we've swung in the opposite direction. Rest became a necessary cure for burnout. But as with all things, the pendulum can swing too far, leaving me to question: is your body bored?

The law of balance proves the pendulum will always swing in the opposite dire...

The lymphatic system is a powerful part of your immune system—think of it as your body's built-in drainage and defense network. It helps regulate fluid balance, supports your immune response, and even plays a role in absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins from your digestive system.

Like many systems in the body, the lymphatic system thrives on movement. But unlike the circulatory system, it doesn't ...

Growing up, I often heard my mom say, "Stand up straight!" At the time, it was little more than an annoyance. But now, as an adult working to repattern years of poor posture, I understand the wisdom in her words.

So, Mom, you were right.

Posture, or more specifically, your postural patterns, influences much more than just how you look. It has profound biological impacts. Like any sense, your posture constantly sends signals to your...

Water isn't all created equal. While water generally looks the same, it's far more complex than we previously understood. Not all water behaves the same way, and its behavior can change how it acts inside your body.

I say it often, but let me repeat it here: Health is not what you do to your body but how your body responds to what you do!

Health is ultimately up to your body, which means we must stop ...

A healthier mind doesn't start with healthier thoughts. It happens through nourishing your body – your body builds your thoughts. Learn how to use micro-resourcing to change your thoughts.

The last thing you want to hear when you're struggling mentally is to "do more" or "try harder." At least, that's how I used to feel.

When your mind is already gasping for air, being told to add more to your plate...

Ten years ago, my life as I knew it fell apart setting the stage for what has now become my healing journey. What started as an extreme second case of mono spiraled into gaining 30 pounds in less than two months, a stage one kidney failure diagnosis, and days where getting out of bed felt impossible. But this triggered some lessons that I have learned in my healt...

I was the child who, as my family said, "had a weak stomach."

For most of my childhood and part of my adult life, I struggled through numerous gut-health issues. Nothing was severe, but it was always persistent. It ranged from vomiting to excessive bloating and GI-induced headaches. I also seemed to react to a random array of foods consistently.

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