Letter to My Younger Self

Many years ago, I was trapped in a quarter-life crisis. For over a decade, I lived this delusional nightmare of co-dependency and was on an endless search for security, without success. My romantic relationships were carefully chosen to escape the painful reality of my anxieties. I consistently picked partners who were addicted… READ MORE

Be Happy Now – Stop Doing These 5 things

Full article featured on MindBodyGreen Recent Research shows that the World Health Organization estimates that over 121 million people worldwide have some form of depression; whether it lasts a couple of minutes, or through many years of your life, chances are we've all experienced some form of depression, and it's… READ MORE

How I Found Self-Love

Featured in MindBodyGreen. About a year ago, I felt compelled to do something totally different in my life. I was coming out of what some people might call a “quarter-life” crisis, and I was feeling a little more grounded. After walking away from a secure corporate job, leaving depression, drug addictions… READ MORE

Yoga Saved My Life: 5 Transformational Lessons Learned On The Mat

Featured in Mind Body Green Over the past eight years, my relationship with yoga has changed drastically. At first, I was a lot like a child learning to ride a bicycle. The thought of yoga was exciting, but once I started practicing, it quickly turned frustrating, embarrassing, and even painful. Through… READ MORE

Vlog: How to Stay Calm in The Chaos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaBs9U9HRFY&list=UUqrvcQgmzYplblLNmNMa9yQ&index=1   Over the past couple of days, you may have seen a shift in energy and the people around you. March is the month of chaos and things happening out of your control. With day light savings and springtime in the mix, it is a time of renewal and… READ MORE

Learning from the Darkness – Overcoming Painful Addictions

I have gained and lost the same sixty pounds for the past 22 years. I was anorexic, bulimic, a food addict, a compulsive overeater, a sugar addict, and have been sixty pounds overweight, as well as 30 pounds underweight. I've tried every diet ever created by man, including my own… READ MORE

How to Stay True To Yourself Through The Holidays

The holidays are a time of family, fun, laughter and joy, often followed by anxiety, stress, weight gain, and even depression. Sometimes seeing old friends and family can trigger feelings of insecurity or open up old wounds. Preparing for the holidays and shopping for presents may also force you to face… READ MORE

How to Find Your Happy: Play With The World Manifesto (VIDEO)

I am so excited to officially announce the release of my book FIND YOUR HAPPY. Available online and in bookstores now. For me, this book couldn't be timelier as I have seen a shift in society over the past few months. As our political climate, environmental landscape and economic state… READ MORE

Is Social Media Making You Sick

- The Toxic Side Effects of the Popularity Club Oh that fancy little thumbs up. It shines so bright on Facebook and encourages us to click "like." With all the likes and popularity of a Facebook fan page one could get a ginormous head. It is not uncommon for a… READ MORE