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Small changes over time will have a measurable impact on your life; good or bad. I attended a business summit recently where one of my friends, Mike Mooney - author of "Reputation Shift" and Keynote of "Your E.P.I.C. Pursuit" - shared a NASCAR story that struck home. The message was solidified in my reading of James Clear's book, "Atomic Habits:" "Healthy] Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement." In Mike Mooney's story, he talks about how a racing team went fro

Stop relying on caffeine for your energy. Energy boosting hacks for executive women. Does this morning routine sound familiar? Alarm goes off. Snooze. Second alarm goes off and you're down the wire with time. You quickly get out of bed, go straight to the coffee, and make sure everyone else is taken care of. You may or may not be eating breakfast, but could be pouring that second cup of coffee into your "commuter" mug. You're out the door in a rush and headstrong to tackle t

There have been many times when a patient has looked me in the eye and said, “I think I already know what’s going on.” Sometimes it’s something oddly specific like, “I think this supplement that’s helping with my sweating is making me smell something metallic.” At first, we both laugh at how strange that sounds—but here’s the truth: Your body knows and when you learn to listen, more times than not, it tells you exactly what it needs; what YOU need to be healthier. Instead of

Stress and Breast Cancer October _ Breast Cancer Awareness Month There is never "just" one thing that causes cancer. It's a sum of many...

Finding peace amidst the social media clamor: strategies for stress management. Social media can easily become a firestorm of...

Finding Your Own Balance As summer winds down and the rhythm of fall begins, many of us notice a shift. The long, busy days of summer...

#BrainTap Labor Day is a holiday meant to honor rest, but let’s be honest—most of us don’t know how to truly  recharge. We might take a...

The "Back-to-School" season often feels like a second New Year . You're all back from summer vacations where you may have indulged a...

Resting on Vacation Let’s be honest—most women don’t actually  relax on vacation. We pack the bags, coordinate the flights, make sure...

Summer Vegetables to Keep You Healthy and Cool It never ceases to amaze me on how nature provides us with exactly what we need per...

Business Professionals Healthy in Body and Mind. In order to get where you want to be, it takes focus, consistency, and grit. That level...

Working Professional With the Afternoon Energy Crash You’re still getting things done. You’re showing up, pushing through, and even...

How do you know your brain is inflamed? The other day I was talking to a young woman who works a full time corporate job, goes to school...

There are two personal stories I want to share about facing fatigue and burnout—one tied to life in the clinic, and the other to...

Executive Woman Stretching at Desk to Relax and De-stress. These days we are inundated by stress. It is rare to find someone not...

Women up all night scrolling. Let’s be real: life is crazy right now. From the chaotic state of healthcare, school systems, and food...

Nature always finds a way. "Hope is what keeps a man alive inside" - Shawshank Redemption Life feels uncertain right now. Many are...

Experience an afternoon crash between 2:00 - 4:00 pm? You're not alone! Many people experience this, which is why you see an uptick in...

When the temperature drops below freezing and the days are still short, it is TOUGH to stay motivated to move. You know that exercise is...

General Surgeon Dr. Vivek Murthy offers America a meaningful prescription for combating loneliness and the mental health crisis: building...

Ingredients for Dr. Lexi's Beef Stew There's nothing better than a hot bowl of stew on a cold wintery night. When you're busy, it's even...