I am an animal behavior nerd. I always want to know why animals do the thing they do. Why do dolphins pop their jaws, making… Continue reading Why Diets Don’t Work
Category: Eco-wellness
November is a special month for me. It’s my birthday, so I might be a little biased. But on the grand scheme of things, November… Continue reading Gratitude and Manatees
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… Continue reading What Simone Biles Can Teach Us About Self-Care
There are so many things on my mind right now, ideas floating around me like little gnats. Sometimes an idea sticks around long enough for… Continue reading Resiliency and Self-Care
I didn’t get this year off to the most heroic or kick-ass starts. Not that I haven’t been productive, I totally have. But I didn’t… Continue reading Embracing My Feminine Seasons
The last couple of posts, I’ve shared the big ideas I’ve learned from the Optimize Program over the past two years. Condensing it down wasn’t… Continue reading ZooFit 101- The Fundamentals of Conservation (Part 1)
In 2019, my husband Chris and I embarked on a journey together through the Optimize program. To share what Optimize does in a sentence would… Continue reading ZooFit 101- A Hero’s Guide to Optimize Yourself for the Planet
It’s a common debate among fitness enthusiasts. Running or walking. Which is actually “better”?
One of the best decisions I made in my life was in 2019 to join the Optimize Coach program. Since then, I’ve learned how to… Continue reading Optimize My Impact on the Planet
Today, June 30th, is technically the last day of my How to Eat Challenge. Technically. I’m not completely done with the challenge, but having spent… Continue reading How to Eat Challenge Review