Do You Really Need to Eat That? Changing the Negative Self Talk

I grew up with a mom who is THIN.  I mean, she has always been thin, always will be thin.  She gained less than 20 pounds with both of her pregnancies and I'm sure lost the weight about a month after giving birth.  She is a powerhouse with yoga and walking and eating healthy and …

You Should Probably Ask Someone Who Has Kids

I've noticed something lately.  People ask me things.  About babies.  What I think about certain things.  They relate with me about things that I still don't quite believe are happening in my life. My gut responses are as follows: "Why are you asking ME?"  "I don't know nothin' bout birthin' no babies!" "Why don't you ask someone …

The Sweetest Exhaustion

I just returned to the office after sitting around a table filled with dead people.  About 50 or so dead people all laughing and a couple crying - usually me - just grateful to be alive due to sobriety.  You get a brand new appreciation for how bad it was when you hear someone talk who's got …