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 […]
Personal (yogini)
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) […]
A Small Reminder in a Loud World
I feel like I start every blog post like this—but honestly, there’s a lot going on right now. Globally, politically, emotionally… it’s chaos. Protests. Bombings. Political violence. Deep division. The headlines are heavy, and the weight of it all can feel unbearable. It’s overwhelming, unpredictable, and often just plain heartbreaking. If you’ve been here for a while, […]
Finding Pause in the Summer Rush
It’s that time of year again. Graduations, end-of-year parties, half days, school countdowns, seniors riding out their last few days—it’s all buzzing with that electric energy of almost summer. You can feel it in the air. Parents are asking themselves the age-old question: “What the heck am I going to do with these kids all day?” […]
I Said “Do Hard Things”… So I Did
I try my best to walk my talk. On the outside, I think I pull it off pretty well. But let’s be real—I’m human. I have my moments. The things I know I shouldn’t eat, the broken promises to myself, those things I know I could be better at. Still, for the most part, I […]
Surf’s up Mama, there’s no still water here
I was chatting with a friend the other day, and she mentioned something she’d read about “waiting for the calm.” You know—the magical moment when everything slows down, the to-do list is complete, and you finally get to breathe. Except… what if that calm never really comes? Especially in certain seasons of life—like the one […]
Look Up: The Magic You Miss While Scrolling
I’ll be the first to admit it—I spend way too much time on my phone. Like, embarrassing amounts. Between filming reels for Burn Boot Camp, scrolling for creative inspo, watching tap dance videos (because apparently, I’ve decided to become a tap dancer in my spare time), saving ideas to keep toddlers busy, and trying to […]
Leadership: The Muscle I Didn’t Know I Had
Whew. It’s been a minute since I’ve written anything longer than a to do list. Life has been… lifing. You know, the usual combo platter of world chaos, kid chaos, and trying not to spiral over things I can’t control (which is a full-time job in itself). But recently, I did a thing. A big […]