Not Another Wellness Blog

On June 24th, 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade. Besides feeling irate that abortion is now illegal in certain states, I feel sad. Women will die because of the lack of maternal care they deserve. I could go on and on about how medical abortions are not only necessary…

…It feels lonely. When I spend time around other new moms, I anticipate connecting with them on motherhood. But this doesn’t always happen. More often, I see other moms navigating motherhood differently than I. At least, it appears that way. It’s hard to know what someone is going through on the inside when their outsides…

I had the thought to write this in the middle of the night last night. My 18-month old was screaming. We had rid him of his pacifier the day before and were in the “pacifier detox period”. You know, the time when your baby cries hysterically because for the last 18 months of his life,…

Here’s what happens to most of us: You get pregnant and become parents. Somewhere in between pregnancy and newborn life, you dive into the world of baby gear. You might make a baby registry, filled with lots and lots of products you read about as newborn as “essentials”. Then, you share your registry out to…

Dear Momma, At some point, someone will tell you about their birth story. It is likely this could stir up emotions for you as you listen. What if that persons birth story sounds “easier” than yours? What if it sounds “harder” than yours? (By the way, this is all relative, right?) What if you find…

What is the difference between resting and relaxing? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. When I rest, I am usually focused on doing less and physically being still and quiet. I think about focusing on one thing at a time, listening to my body, and breathing deeply. A lot of restful activities are…

Self-care is a term that gets used a lot in the wellness world and I have found the repetition to be helpful for me on my wellness/life/adulting journey; I welcome the reminder that we all need to take care of our selves more. To me, self-care is allowing mySELF to be accepted by myself, to…

Breakfast in a jar Here are some of my favorite ways to meal-prep breakfast! I like using a jar because it is easy to clean, easy to transport and is the perfect size for brekky. I have a long commute in the morning so I usually prep breakfast the night before and keep in the…

Ohhhhh, CrossFit. CrossFit might be one of the most debated fitness modalities on the internet: is it healthy? Is it sustainable? Is it safe? Is it too intense? It took me months to try CrossFit and weeks to get hooked. CrossFit was the community and team I didn’t realize I was missing. And then I…