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Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey friend, Some of you already know this about me… but if I’m going to eat the calories, the calories better taste amazing. I am a total food snob in that way. I want simple, nourishing meals that feel cozy, grounding, and delicious, without turning my kitchen into a war zone. So whenever I find a meal I can prep in under fifteen minutes — with no giant mess, no complicated steps, and maximum flavor — I am all in. And this week I’ve been...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey beautiful friend, I listened to a Mel Robbins podcast a bit ago with Charles Duhigg, the author who studies habits, and something he said stopped me in my tracks. He was talking about building habits in a way that actually supports your life instead of draining you. And one of his suggestions was so simple, but so wise:Create a morning routine that includes something relaxing, something that connects you, and something you genuinely...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey friend, Do you ever feel like you are only enough when you are busy, productive, or helping everyone else? If slowing down makes you feel anxious or guilty, you are not alone. This is far more common than people think. Here is something I have learned over the years. Our bodies often link busyness with safety. Many of us grew up believing that if we stop, something bad will happen, someone will be disappointed, or we will fall behind....

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey friend, I want to share something that has been keeping me calm lately. It is a practice I learned years ago at a retreat in a huge cabin tucked deep in the woods of Utah. The leaders gave us a challenge that sounded simple, but it ended up being one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. They asked us to go for a thirty minute walk outside. No talking. No planning. No thinking about anything except what we could see. Our...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey friend, I want to tell you a story I’ve never shared in this depth before. It was the moment everything changed for me.The moment that eventually became the very first protocol inside my work today. A while ago, my husband and I got into an argument.I don’t even remember what it was about.But I remember what happened next. Out of my mouth, without thinking, came the words: “Go away. I don’t feel safe.” The second I said it, something...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hi friend, I was reading an email from a well known businessman the other night. He was talking about why people do not change, and one line stopped me. He said the reason people stay the same is because their lives are already good enough. As if people only transform when life becomes unbearable or when desire becomes extreme. Something in me pulled back at that. A little later I saw a post from a nervous system coach who said that...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Thanksgiving can feel like a beautiful whirlwind. The planning, the cooking, the guests, the timing of everything lining up just right. There’s something magical about it, but it can also pull us right out of the moment if we’re not careful. Even holidays built around gratitude can leave our nervous systems buzzing. We get caught in the hum of it all, trying to make sure the food turns out perfectly, the table looks beautiful, everyone’s...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey friend, This week I found myself learning from the smallest teacher in my house. Young children live in the present moment in a way we adults almost forget how to do. They don’t think about what they should feel or what happened yesterday or what they need to earn before they get to rest. They simply know what is happening in their body right now. I’m hungry.I’m sad.I’m angry.I’m tired.I’m happy. They don’t apologize for their needs....

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey beautiful friend, I want to tell you something that happened this week.It was not dramatic.It was not inspirational.It was just honest. I snapped.I was overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched past what my system could handle. I thought I was managing it. I thought I could keep pushing for a little longer. Then my child looked at me and said, I do not think you are ever happy.And it hit me like a ton of bricks. In that moment I realized...

Living Unmuted Insider Real stories. Real advice. BLOG Hey friend, This week I’ve been coming back to simple rhythms.The kind that don’t demand perfection but invite presence. Yesterday morning, while everything in me wanted to rush through the day, I slowed down long enough to actually make breakfast instead of just grabbing a quick smoothie or skipping breakfast altogether. The smell of onion and garlic in the pan, the sound of cashews toasting, the bright color of sweet potatoes softening...