Do all the Self Care Strategies out there stress you out? It wasn’t too long ago that the idea of self-care was a wild concept. Prioritizing your own needs above those of your family, relationship or job, even for a short while, seemed selfish or frivolous. Time is money, and spa days and therapists were […]

Let’s take a quick look at what this new plant-based seafood is made of, how it affects your health and what, if any, environmental repercussions is creates.

Last week, I shared my Perfect PSL remix. It was dairy-free and low sugar, and you could even mix it up more with homemade cashew mylk and healthy coconut whipped cream. Yum! So for those of you who are a little more daring with your food choices, I have some alternative healthy food staples to […]

I seriously bless this month. For it is the start of Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) Season. Hurrah and amen.

Have you ever wondered why so many people extoll the benefits of journaling? Well, read on to understand why journaling will help you be the happiest healthiest version of you. Did you watch the Emmys this weekend? I loved Michelle Williams’ powerful acceptance speech (click here to watch).  While the subject was pay inequality, something she […]

Was Taylor Swift on to something surrounding herself with her squad of best buds? There are real health benefits of friendship —having a few BFFs to confide in, celebrate, and grow with can positively affect your mental and physical health. Friendship gives us a sense of belonging that helps us cope with all the bumps […]

We’re tiptoeing into Autumn already, and this is a perfect time to do a mental health check-in! When you’re feeling positive and happy, it’s like being wrapped in a fuzzy sweater with a delicious beverage – just on the inside! 😉 You already know that stress has a dangerous impact on your physical, mental and […]

Did you know that reading can be restorative? Well, read on for the Top 3 health benefits of reading and why it is a restorative practice! At the end of a long, busy day, there is nothing I want more than to shut off my brain and relax. While I definitely rely on my bedtime ritual […]

Wellness spaces are all the rage, and it makes sense! Have you ever wondered why Starbucks is so successful? It’s because they are incredibly good at creating what sociologists call “the third space”. See, you have a home. You have a workplace. And then, you have this third space that feels comforting and familiar. Where […]

Hello, my magnificent Plante Lifers! I want to share a story from a client of mine who met up with her girlfriend for Happy Hour recently. She hadn’t seen her friend in awhile and was really looking forward to catching up over a few yummy cocktails. But from the moment they sat down at the […]