Winter can feel like the world dimmed the lights and forgot to turn them back up. ❄️ Seasonal Affective Disorder is real, and even without a diagnosis, many people feel flatter, foggier, and more tired this time of year. The goal isn’t to “power through” winter. It’s to work with […]
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The great paradox. It’s the end of the day. You’ve worked, cooked, cleaned, juggled—finally, you flop on the couch and think, Ahh, time to relax. You turn on a show or start scrolling, convincing yourself that you’ve earned this wind-down time. But here’s the paradox: the very thing we turn […]
I’ve had this nightshirt for a couple years now. This morning, while brushing my teeth, I was looking at my T-shirt in the mirror and, for the first time, really thought about it past the cute, funny message. The Chaos of Seasonal Shifts Let me take a step back with […]
What habits are tripping you up? What habits do you want to start? Let’s start with One Habit Stronger. Welcome to Navigating Nourishment, where health coaches Wendy and Debbie break down their Five Foundations of Health into simple, achievable steps. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how small, consistent […]
Welcome to Navigating Nourishment, where we explore holistic approaches to health and well-being. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Roberta Garceau, a practicing dentist, certified Yoga and Ayurveda instructor, and author of Bliss, Not Burnout: Hope for Healthcare Providers. Roberta brings a unique perspective on wellness that bridges Western medicine […]
Sometimes, the bright shiny objects of the “health industry” can play tricks with our resolve to stick with the basics. Truth is, the basics are gold. And the basics don’t really change as we age. We get it, the sound of losing 15 pounds in 15 days – OR the […]
In this Navigating Nourishment Podcast, Debbie and Wendy discuss the essential elements for a nourishing summer. They emphasize the importance of connecting with nature, practicing mindfulness, and prioritizing self-care through activities like napping, movement, and socializing. Debbie highlights the natural cravings for sweets during the summer and suggests replacing them […]
“It shouldn’t be so hard,” a client said recently when we were discussing her habits and how much trouble she was having staying on track with her more nourishing choices. I responded with what I often explain to clients who get frustrated on their wellness journey: “It’s hard because we’re […]
In a season of stress and sugar overload, Nourish Coaches Debbie and Wendy offer actionable tips to help you feel energized and resilient through the holidays. The episode is about different ways to get through the holidays. Some of the main points include the following: The importance of nutrition and […]
Are you feeling a little blue? A bit snarky and agitated? Are your moods lower than usual? During our client and group sessions these past few weeks, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been a hot topic. Coupled with year two of a pandemic, mental health challenges are on the rise. […]
In this revisit of our Magic Melatonin podcast, we discuss what Melatonin is, how it works in our bodies, the benefits of it (including its beneficial effect on cancer), foods that help our bodies produce melatonin, and the question about supplementing. Transcript of Magic of Melatonin–Revisited Edited for clarity. Wendy […]
We all know the importance of sleep…or do we? Surprising new research convinced us that we really do need more sleep. Seriously. We dive into a bit of that research in our conversation. So much goodness happens when we sleep well – from supporting immune function and increased memory to […]