A lot of people ask me how I was able to go from years of disability, 24/7 chronic pain, chronic fatigue, significant defeat and endless fear > to 90% improved quality of life after living with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years!!

Well - the short ans...

Do you think you're out of chances after a few tries? 

Well - I'm here to tell you there’s 3rd, 4th and 5th chances - and more, too!

With this great pause happening in the world at the moment, it’s allowed me to reflect on my healing journey and the many, many MANY set...

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, this may look like the ultimate “treat” for your Sweetie. But don’t be fooled. 😳

Nevermind that the first ingredient is sugar. Packed into these cute trays are servings of processed, highly refined, and carcinogenic ingredients...

Some of the most overlooked, understated and often ignored effects of chronic illness, are the multitude of emotions that flood in.

Every . Single . Day.

When physical capability and well-being is compromised due to autoimmunity and/or chronic illness, there is nothing...

Do you wake up in the morning smiling, energized, and excited for the day to get started?
Me neither.

Until NOW!!💫 (And trust me - even the dog is confused).

I can’t even tell you how many shifts I’ve experienced in the past 4 years, few months, and even in recent we...

Never underestimate the power of decision(s), belief in yourself and possibilities!

I know this may sound all "rah rah", but as I've been discovering lately, it's actually legit!

As I work toward my health and life goals, I’ve had to ask myself some hard questions rece...

Does the thought of meditating stress you out?
It used to for me.

Trying to be calm to clear my mind, and slow my breathing only stressed me out more. I would find myself focusing on how I couldn’t clear my mind and became more anxious. Besides, I didn’t have time. I...

My knees that couldn’t bend - got into a kayak!

My hands that couldn’t grip, gripped a paddle!

My elbows that were locked at 90 degrees - extended!

And I did it! I kayaked!! 🙌

I’ve loved being on the water my entire life, and there have been many, many times, I tho...

Anyone that knows me, knows I LOVE to laugh!

I’ve always gravitated to humour for its universal effect in making people happy. But what I’ve come to realize are the many therapeutic effects that laughing has had on improving my mental AND physical health.

Have you eve...

Yesterday was an incredibly hot day where I live. 🔥

I struggled for awhile during the day, with heat, smog, and stress of impatient drivers in the never ending construction zones of summer. But later in the day, when I changed my environment to meet my body’s mental...