REALLY COULD HAVE USED A HEADS-UP
The other night, I stood alone in my kitchen and realized I’m in limbo. My son had been gone all day, my husband was out of town, and the house was disturbingly still. It was a bit eerie like I was missing something.

That’s when it hit me—this on-call mom phase has already started, even though I technically still have a high schooler.

HOW I LOST 15 LBS IN 7 MONTHS

I had just about accepted my new, larger body when I stumbled upon Dr. Stacy Sims and Hailey Happens Fitness.

These women were doing the work that I needed. Focused on health, wellness, and fitness for women over 40, they were my keys to feeling like my old self again. Here’s what I’ve learned.

HOW WE CAN SAVE OUR SANITY
In college, I had an alcoholic boyfriend—fun until he wasn’t. One night, he pulled the chair out from under me, and I finally saw the truth. Lately, I wonder… what if that’s where we are now, collectively? What if the chaos we’re living through is our wake-up call? I’m making some shifts to protect my sanity while feeling like I'm doing something—they may help you, too.

FORGET BEING HYPER PRODUCTIVE—I’ve been in hibernation.

For the first time in 17 years, I didn’t spend my fall juggling family photo sessions for holiday cards, frantically chasing golden hour like it was the last bus out of town. And it was magical…

THREE GIFTS I SWEAR BY 🎁

With moms so focused on shopping for everyone else and creating astonishing holiday magic, there is little time left to create meaningful wish lists for ourselves.

Sound familiar? This might help…

IT’S NOT ONLY YOUR TIME AT STAKE.
If there is one book I wish all couples were required to read, it’s this one… it’ll shine a very bright light on the imbalances in your home.

Let’s solve for the growing frustration and resentment toward your family and redistribute the emotional, mental, and physical labor.

PARENTING IN PHASES: NAVIGATING THE STAGES OF MOTHERHOOD - what I wish I had known before having kids.

ANOTHER LAYER TO THE HEAVY LOAD MOTHERS BEAR.
Have you learned about mental load yet? Many of us have, but not many of us are aware of the emotional load (I've only recently learned about it). 👉 This is soooo important for moms to know!

AND THE 13 MIDLIFE MILESTONES. I dropped her off and tears started to flow. It felt unbearable. And then I realized it wasn't just losing my girl. It was all of midlife. Ever since I turned 40, it's been a battle to fight the unraveling. Here's what I'm doing about it...

Short on time?

𝐀𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩. ☀️

Before you create your routine, burn this on your brain:

This isn’t about doing more.

This is about setting yourself up for a good day.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR KIDS MOVE OUT

Finding your passion or purpose isn’t as complex as some people make it out to be. Here’s a simple exercise to help you discover more meaning in your empty nest years.

MOMS HAVE GOALS, TOO. USE THIS TRICK TO HELP REACH THEM.

If you struggle to set and achieve your goals, try this trick— it’s SUPER simple!

ASK YOURSELF THIS ONE QUESTION

We ALL procrastinate to some degree, and while I know it’s tough to stop entirely, this trick will help reduce your distractions.

IF YOU’RE OVER 35, YOUR DECLINING HORMONES NEED YOUR ATTENTION

Yesterday we were booking flights for an international trip, and seemingly out of nowhere, I burst into tears because the last time I was on a long flight I wound up in the ER.

HOW AVOIDING TASKS EATS AWAY OUR VALUABLE TIME

My procrastination just cost me 20 minutes. I wrote a check, popped it into an envelope, addressed it, slapped on a stamp, and placed the ready-to-be-mailed envelope on the counter.

And there it sat for 13 days.

LEARN HOW TO SET & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS EASILY
Goal Setting That Works is based on the latest research, behavioral science, and practical experience. It’s designed to make goal-setting manageable and straightforward.

TRY ONE OF THESE ALTERNATIVES (THEY WORK!)
91% of people who set New Year goals drop out well before the year ends, and that’s not cool with me. So here are three ways you can reach your goals.

MORBID OR GENIUS? I argue it’s genius and the clearest path forward. Read why working with women for 17 years pushed me to start taking my life seriously and not leave it up to a roll of the dice.

SURPRISE CHAPTER ON HUNGER

The Comfort Crisis is about why and how we can push outside of our comfort zones, but the chapter on hunger and food blew my mind!

GET STUFF/💩 DONE—TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TIME AND YOUR LIFE. If you struggle to tick off your to-do list, this visual trick can help break down your goals into small, actionable steps.