My husband was out of town this weekend for the University of Miami Homecoming game. Let’s just say… his passion for that team runs deep. Like, “Sebastian the Ibis is his Lock Screen photo” deep. Meanwhile, mine? Our wedding day. If that tells you anything. (Love you, babe!) Anyway, with him gone, it was just me and […]
When Life Goes from Skeletons to Santas Too Fast
Wait… it’s already Halloween?! Seriously, how did we get here? One minute it’s back-to-school shopping, and the next — boom — Halloween is tomorrow. I swear, we’ve been in spooky season since August. And Christmas? Apparently, that kicked off sometime around Labor Day. My son is devastated that the Halloween aisles were already dwindling at […]
What If You Didn’t Need a Wake-Up Call?
I try to write once a week. Sometimes it flows; sometimes it’s like trying to squeeze toothpaste out of an empty tube. I’ll sit there, staring at my screen, convincing myself that if I just think hard enough, something brilliant will pop into my brain. Spoiler: it usually doesn’t. But this week, something did. A […]
Slides, Crowds and Grace in the Chaos
It’s officially Fall—and wow, the weather is finally matching the calendar. Cool mornings, crunchy leaves, cozy vibes, and all things pumpkin. Yesterday, school was out for Yom Kippur, so my son and I headed to Cox Farms for their Fall Festival. My husband was fasting and reflecting—aka enjoying a quiet house without us—which, let’s be […]
Being a Good Human: The Ultimate Life Hack
The other day I saw someone wearing a shirt that said, “Be a good human.” And I thought… well, duh. But then again, the fact that it even needs to be written on a T-shirt tells you something, right? And honestly, isn’t it kind of wild that we even need that message? But we do. […]
Do What Makes You Happy — Birthday Edition
Today is my birthday. Usually, this is the part where I write a long, deep, reflective post about everything I learned this past year—life lessons, growth, all that jazz. But honestly? I decided to take the pressure off myself and just…write. No grand thesis, no “top 10 lessons from 45 years (ahem, I mean 38) […]
Why Excellence Feels Better Than Perfection
I was listening to a podcast the other day – probably Mel Robbins (because let’s be honest, I’m a little obsessed) – and she was interviewing someone about the idea of excellence. One of the questions that came up was this: “If you were being paid $1 million, how would you do X?” How would […]
The Power of Not Feeling Ready (and doing it anyway)
So…I did a thing almost two weeks ago. I competed in the Regional Athlete Games—an athletic competition for Burn Boot Camp trainers. Think of it like our members’ Level Up Games but with one big difference: no modifications allowed. You lift the weight that’s written, you do the reps, you do the movement exactly as […]
Why This Summer Felt Different — in the Best Way
You can feel it in the air—summer is winding down. Families are wrapping up their last-minute getaways, teachers are heading in for workdays, and the back-to-school sales (and somehow Halloween decorations!) are everywhere. This morning, my husband and I were reflecting on how our European vacation made this summer feel different. For the first time […]
Calm-ish is the New Calm
I just finished reading Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, and wow… it was a game-changer. One of those books I’ll definitely come back to, because there’s so much to unpack. But the biggest takeaway for me? The power of self-regulation. When you’re overwhelmed—tired, touched out, or just running on fumes—it’s so easy to snap. […]