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I’ve learned that a little bit of intentionality goes a long way in accomplishing the goals we set for ourselves. This blog is meant to equip you with just that - simple tips, tricks, advice, and encouragement that help you live an intentional life.
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I believe our bodies are designed to heal, and they let us know when we’re not living well. When I’m exhausted during the day, my body might be indicating that I need more sleep. If I’m hungry after eating an hour earlier, my body might be indicating that I need more protein. If I feel […]
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It’s become a bit of a tradition to do a swimsuit round-up each spring, and while I do enjoy finding (and trying) some fun suits to share with you.
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As a mom raising 3 girls in the current culture, I know that they have and will continue to receive a constant stream of lies and images telling them they’re not good enough. Who can compare to a million images that are altered to look like “perfection”…whatever that even is?
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Your body is ALREADY good. You can actually be thankful for your body, celebrate your body, AND also want to see your body BE WELL!
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Our bodies WILL go through seasons. It’s SUPPOSED to change through adolescence and into adulthood. It’s SUPPOSED to grow with pregnancy. Our body is SUPPOSED to age.
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For the past couple of years, I’ve done a swimsuit round-up for you all with some tried and true brands/styles that have worked well for me! You may or may not have a body shape similar to mine, but that doesn’t really matter. I want to give you TWO things to take with you as […]
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I’ve got some hard truth today bc I’ve walked it 5x, I’ve worked with so many women in this life stage, and I need to share these words with you: You. Are. You. You are not your friend, your mom, your sister, or your cousin. And you SURELY are not that one person you follow […]
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The other day in stories I received this question: What’s the one thing you wish every woman knew? My immediate thought was, “That’s a tough question to narrow down!” So I’m cheating and giving you the top TEN things I wish every woman knew: 🙂 Your body is created GOOD, right now EXACTLY as you […]
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A tip for living well: Feel your feelings. And test your thoughts. Do you know that your feelings and thoughts affect your physical body? I’ve learned from talking with friends and clients that some of us are great at feeling our feelings…and we get stuck there. Others of us would like to push them down […]
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Thinking about pelvic PT but scared? Read these common fears and what you can really expect! + They’re going to do an internal exam, and I might not feel comfortable.While this may be true with a lot of pelvic PTs, my patients are in charge at my appts, and if you don’t feel comfortable with […]
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As a women’s health PT, I’ve learned WAY more working WITH hundreds of women than I could ever learn in a classroom. But I’ve also learned a few things because of my own personal journey: + 5 vaginal births in 9 years + Epidurals & non-medicated birth experiences + Back labor x2 + 1 induction […]
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I hope you’ve gotten a little dose of spring sunshine wherever you are! One thing that’s been on my heart lately is navigating the landscape of social media, and I wanted to share a few thoughts in case it encourages someone else who’s been wrestling with it too. Social media has been a tool I’ve […]
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Thank GOODNESS for progress in Labor and Delivery Positions. While I can’t speak to this in other areas, I have seen improvement over the past 5 years in providers’ willingness to try various L&D positions. Research shows sidelying and on all fours to have the least amount of tearing (roughly ⅔ of women who deliver […]
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I believe our bodies are designed to heal, and they let us know when we’re not living well. When I’m exhausted during the day, my body might be indicating that I need more sleep. If I’m hungry after eating an hour earlier, my body might be indicating that I need more protein. If I feel […]
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It’s been a bit since I’ve given you an update on our gym project over here on the farm! Our gym area is actually complete, but we have a lounge space on the main floor and a 2nd story game area + exercise/weight room that are still being finished, so construction remains, and until that […]
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