lessons from a life half lived
Aging well has always been my goal. In fact, for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to live to be 100. Not just any 100, but a vibrant, satisfying kind of century-old status. I watched my father slip away—first mentally, then physically—with dementia. And I accompanied my mother as she journeyed toward her death. On many levels, I believe… Continue Reading…
(My speedy summary of this 1+ hour podcast episode on resistance training.) What’s the best way to lose weight: cardio exercise or resistance training? Knowing the frequently spouted formula for slimming down—Burn more calories than you consume.—most people choose the physical activity they believe will burn the most calories. Which means cardio activities like running, Orange Theory classes, and spinning sessions. With… Continue Reading…
(My summary of Brene Brown’s podcast episode with the Drs. John and Julie Gottman) Want to know what makes love last, but don’t have an hour and a half to listen to Brene Brown’s podcast episode on the topic? Here you go: my info-mini-hack of the above-mentioned episode. John and Julie Gottman are both super credentialed in the field of… Continue Reading…
Your story is your glory. My boss, Karen Haring—founder and executive director at the nonprofit Libera—loves that saying. Personally I’m fond of an offshoot of this idea: “Your mess is your message.” These two sayings took on new meaning for me recently when… I volunteered as a “Listener” at a body safety assembly in a West Virginia school. Because I’m… Continue Reading…
In America, at least one in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they are 18. Sweet girl. Oh, no… I’m so sorry. Did they call you that? I should have been more careful with my words. Please forgive me. I will only refer to you by your name moving forward. Here’s what I want to share with… Continue Reading…
