Dopamine Menu

Dopamine Menu

Your Dopamine Menu   Just a bite of extra dark chocolate- better yet, dipped in some peanut butter for sweetness. A peak at my social media feed for some puppy videos to make me smile. I’m not a drinker but I can imagine the appeal of a big glass of red wine to...
Digital Detox- An Act of Rebellion

Digital Detox- An Act of Rebellion

I kind of freaked out last week. The day started a little stressful with a couple texts from my brother worried about my elderly uncle. I also hadn’t slept well, but still thought it was a good idea to get up-to-date with the daily news. Overwhelmed and dysregulated,...
Go With Your Gut

Go With Your Gut

Go with your Gut   This blog is dedicated to anyone who suffers silently with embarrassing and uncomfortable gastro intestinal discomfort. We need to talk about these things and get the help that’s needed!   ** Warning- this blog includes conversations about bodily...
A Balanced Life

A Balanced Life

A Balanced Life Twice a day, you will find me in sweatpants with a toothbrush in my mouth, doing my best flamingo impression. It is not pretty. They do not call me graceful or nimble. I need to hang onto something when threading one leg into my pants and cling to a...
Solitude

Solitude

Solitude Ahhhh, 48 hours without talking- a blissful rest. I recently spent a weekend at a beautiful, peaceful retreat center on the ocean. There was amazing food, beautiful gardens (well, they would have been beautiful if it were not in the dead of winter), a...