The new year is upon us, and as with everything else this past year, it’s looking like the coming year will be unusual. I want to help us brainstorm how we can transcend the disruptions we face with some practical (and existential!) tips for treating ourselves with love, compassion, and reverence. Too often, this...
Girls run the world. It’s a catchy phrase…but what about women? And more specifically, what about women at midlife? As girls, we’re met with so many unspoken expectations before we even reach adulthood. To be a girl is to be scrutinized, judged, sexualized, compared to others–and it can take decades before we learn how...
Have you ever heard of the Hero’s Journey? In literature, the Hero’s Journey is a common storytelling framework, wherein a man faces many trials and challenges that cause him to confront his fears and leave the familiar comforts of home behind in order to finally challenge–and then overcome–a major obstacle. He returns home irrevocably...
It’s a new year, and 2020 brings with it the hope of change, renewal, and the desire to ‘upgrade’! Some of us are busy making resolutions, designing vision boards, or choosing our “word of the year”. For others, the time feels ripe to engage in some early “Spring cleaning” – whether that involves mundane...
Ah, the Holiday season is upon us once again! This is a time of respite from the stress of everyday life and joyful togetherness with our families…right? We already know that at this time of year there’s a lot of pressure to get things “right”. Between errands and dinners, parties and presents, there isn’t...
There’s a chill in the air that means the holiday season is nearly upon us. Expectations run high as we’re already coordinating schedules to see our loved ones, making meal plans and shopping for meaningful gifts–on top of everything else that constitutes life-as-usual. At this time of year, it’s especially important to be mindful...
How do you define success? Having been in business for myself for twenty years now, I’ve recognized that the way I define success can shift over time, and has a big impact on how much I enjoy my business and what it is that I’m creating. Last month, after coming home from dōTERRA’s Convention,...
The ocean is one of my greatest loves. Ever since I was about 3 years old, the ocean has felt like home to me. Warm sand between my toes and endless rolling waves fill me with a sense of perpetual peacefulness. I recently spent a glorious week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with my family,...
Have you ever felt like you’ve been searching for something that’s eluded you your whole life? Like you’ve had an insatiable longing to answer the key question—but after all these years, you still haven’t put your finger on it? Maybe you’ve been stewing in uncertainty for some time. You’re not sure what to do,...
Have you ever considered what it means to establish and honour your boundaries? For some women, this looks like getting crystal clear on what is in total alignment with your inner pilot light. For others, it looks like saying “no” to commitments that feel heavy, false, or otherwise out of sync with your goals...
