Today’s world is full of unpredictable stresses. From the news to the process of just driving through town. There is an excessive amount of stimulus that agitates the nervous system into a state of fight or flight and elevates cortisol levels. The excessive cortisol in the system during sympathetic nervous system activation can be perpetual. If it is not mitigated by relaxation techniques and a restoration of the parasympathetic nervous system, this can lead to long-term infl

My personal reflections on becoming a mother. I am back! From the depths of pain, and recovery, I come with a renewed sense of self and an urgency to keep it real. In the early stages of motherhood, I found myself rekindling the connection to food and nourishment. Not all mothers can choose to breastfeed, and I find it a blessing. I have never had such intense hunger and need for consistent nourishment. Slowing down to eat and to breastfeed is also a challenge for me. It