

Mindful Spiral Approach to My Birthday Meal
Last week, I attended a virtual “trailhead” with a local organization called Renewal in the Wilderness. These trailheads are designed to...


Why It’s Important to Break Down Mindful Eating
I recently read a book called The Last Hillwalker: A Sideways Look at Forty Years in Britain’s Mountains by John D. Burns, and this...


5 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating
You’ve probably heard the phrase “practice makes perfect,” but at least in terms of mindful eating, that’s not the best guidance....


Make Every Day No Diet Day
I’m a bit embarrassed to say that May 6 – No Diet Day – completely passed me by until a friend posted about it on Facebook. So I figured...


3 Ways Multitasking Impacts Your Eating
While recently listening to an episode of the podcast Stuff You Should Know (SYSK), I was reminded of something that I sometimes try to...


Is Now the Time to Get Healthy?
This past Friday, Bill Maher did an interview with Dr. David Katz, in which Dr. Katz said that this is a good time for people to get...


Why It’s Important to Identify Your Emotions
I have a confession to make. I haven’t given myself much time to think about or process what I’m feeling in relation to the current...


Advice About Regret from a Former Astronaut
Not long ago, I was supposed to travel to a conference that ended up being canceled due to the coronavirus. Or rather, the in-person part...


3 Tips If You’re Feeling Self-Conscious on Zoom
Have you been on any video conference calls lately, using Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, or something else? And if so, have you been...


Getting Outside Has Never Felt Better
Apart from a surprise snowstorm last Tuesday, the weather here in Maine has felt quite spring-like. Robins are out hunting for worms, we...