What Simone Biles Can Teach Us About Self-Care
I have to admit, I’m not much of a sports enthusiast. But gymnastics has always fascinated me. Have you seen some of the moves they do nowadays? I think gymnasts
Lessons from the Animal Kingdom: Zookeeper Edition
In the third week of July, zoos around the country celebrate their hardest working, most dedicated employees– the zookeepers. It’s National Zookeeper Week, and I felt it would be neat
Making World Chocolate Day Something to Celebrate
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with sustainable chocolate Today is World Chocolate Day! World Chocolate Day?!?! This is a perfect chance to share one of my favorite and meaningful ideas from
Soybean Oil- Here We Go Again
Previously, on ZooFit Soybean oil is far from a new product, we have been using it for decades. But research (independent research not funded by the Food Industry) is showing
Soybean Oil is the New Palm Oil
Earlier this year, I had a discussion with a very knowledgeable coach about what to do when faced with a choice between virtues and values (and now that I’m reflecting
Pride Month in the Animal Kingdom
June has quite a few animal themed holidays throughout the month. For starters, it’s known as Our World Oceans Month with World Oceans Day celebrated on June 8. There is
Eating Positive
As summer descends upon us, and I’m not NEARLY as close to my beach body as I was last year, I decided it was a great time to add another
Queen of Play
In one of my coaching forums, our fearless leader urged participants to come up with some ways to add play into our day. I was actually quite shocked at how
Dash for the Crash on Cinco de Rhino
Cinco de Rhino May 5th is known in many circles as Cinco de Mayo (okay, most circles), but to many zookeepers, it’s Cinco de Rhino. This is the perfect time to host
World Water Day: Celebrating Life
Oh, Life. I love where it takes me most of the time. Other times, it drags me into rabbit holes. Which are fun adventures in and of themselves, but perhaps
World Recycling Day Recycled Circuit Workout
March 18 is World Recycling Day, which may just be my second favorite holiday after Earth Day. To celebrate our commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle, I created a unique
Zoo-notable: Land Beavers, Orange Weasels, and Other Things You Hear at the Zoo
Once in a while a book comes along and changes the whole way I think about my writing, my teaching, and how I look at life in general. That was
