“What are your non-negotiables?” This is one of my favorite questions to ask clients when we start talking about health, healing and self-prioritization. Not because I want to add more  to their plate—but because I want them to reconnect with what they truly need to feel their best. As the New Year approaches, many of us feel pressure to create New Year’s Resolutions. Eat better. Exercise more. Lose weight. Be more productive. While these goals may be well-intentioned, they often don’t...

Not sticking to your eating and wellness routines over the holidays is one of the most common stress points I hear from clients. And honestly? I get it. The holidays are a time for fun, relaxation, connection and enjoying your favorite seasonal foods. But for many people, even a single indulgent meal, can trigger a flare in symptoms (both emotional and physical) leaving them feeling sluggish. For others, it becomes a spiral of guilt or negative self-talk. My goal for you this holiday season...

Do you ever feel like food takes up too much mental space? You may think about eating after you’ve finished a meal, feel like you are  battling against your cravings, or like you can’t “turn off” the inner chatter. If this resonates, you are experiencing food noise .  When working with clients, they will often blame their lack of willpower. I don’t necessarily believe that willpower is to blame, rather, a lack of awareness of what is truly happening internally. In Functional Nutrition, food...