The Corn Maze That Taught Me About Obstacles
This past long weekend, I traveled to Winnipeg for a girls’ getaway with two of my best friends from medical school. We ate incredible food, wandered through lakeside villages, and explored farmers’ markets and artisanal shops. Winnipeg surprised me—it was vibrant, delicious, and full of life. But one afternoon stands out above all the rest, […]
When Growth Means Letting Go
We usually think about growth in terms of addition. If we want to reach our goals—whether they’re health goals, professional goals, or personal ones—we’re told we need to add new skills, adopt better habits, or try harder than before. But real growth doesn’t always come from adding more. Sometimes, the first step forward is letting […]
Operationalizing Your Goals
One of the amazing coaches who works inside Wayza Health, Christina Claytor, is renowned for her expertise in habits and taking action. As the founder of Mindful Health Revolution, Christina empowers clients to bid farewell to overwhelming diets and exercise regimens, instead steering them towards embracing health on their own terms with confidence and clarity. […]
Living A Life By Design
Although I have the word “thrive” in my podcast title, I don’t think I’ve ever talked about what it truly means to thrive. What does it mean to flourish? And what does it mean to live a life by design rather than just by default? Well, to help me answer all of these questions and […]
Talking About Your Body in Relationships
Many women in long-term relationships face the painful experience of being told by their partners that they are no longer attractive due to weight gain. And while it’s easy for us as women to just point the finger and say, “men are a bunch of assholes”, I suspect that in reality, it’s a lot more […]
Grieving Weight Loss
The decision to break free from dieting, restrictions, and deprivation to embrace intuitive eating is indeed liberating. However, there’s another dimension to this transition which is often overlooked. The concept of grief and its relation to weight loss is an important one to acknowledge because often a significant portion of our lives has been spent […]
Facing Your Fears
Friends, I can’t believe we’re already in 2024! I’m sitting here, writing this, just back from a mind-blowing trip to Costa Rica with Rob for his 50th birthday. Oh, the memories we made! But there’s one particular experience that’s etched in my mind, and it’s the reason I’m sharing this story of self-discovery and facing […]
Restorative Practices To Reclaim Your Energy
In today’s fast-paced world, where the pressure to constantly achieve and perform is ever-present, the concept of rest often takes a back seat. It’s a societal narrative ingrained in us – the belief that we must always be pushing ourselves, striving for more, and that any inclination towards rest is synonymous with laziness. However, taking […]
Mastering big life changes with positive psychology
Change is a constant in our lives, a force that shapes our journey and propels us towards growth. I am no stranger to change myself, having gone through many transformations over the course of my life. While the focus is often on how hard change can be, today I want to look at how we […]
Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Today, I want to share the story of health coach and hypnotherapist Sarah Donner. Starting out as a model at just 14 years old (all while going through the normal teenage body changes), her whole self-worth was focused on the size of her body. Luckily, transitioning careers allowed her to understand that there was so […]