How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our 50s, 60s, or beyond. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, with a few intentional tweaks, you can turbocharge your...

How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our...

How to live la dolce vita–no matter where you are

October 30, 2025
There’s a certain magic in the phrase la dolce vita—the sweet life. It conjures up images of sun-drenched Italian afternoons, slow sips of wine, conversations that...

Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies...

Three high-protein desserts that actually taste good

October 23, 2025
If you're trying to get more protein into your day, desserts might not be the first place you look—but it's certainly a fun way to add protein! Whether you’re...

How to make a marriage work

October 21, 2025
We often imagine successful marriages as seamless unions—two people gliding through life in harmony But anyone who's been married for a while knows that a strong...

Can we hold differences gently when hatred burns?

October 17, 2025
Someone recently said to another, "Thank you for holding our differences with such gentleness." Thing is, I know people who feel hatred and a desire to harm others...

For the love of cars

October 13, 2025
There’s a certain poetry in the way a car hums beneath your hands—that low, purring promise of motion and freedom. Some people say it’s just metal and rubber,...

The growing body of evidence for an afterlife

October 12, 2025
The Case for an Afterlife: A Growing Body of Evidence Here's the thing about so-called "skeptics." They think in limited ways. They act as if the state of science...

The trap of streaming content all day

October 9, 2025
It starts innocently enough.  A rainy afternoon, a comfy couch, and “just one episode” of a feel-good series everyone’s talking about. I wrote about it...

Life after disability: can it be a new kind of wholeness?

October 7, 2025
We’re not always prepared for the ways life shifts. One day, we move through the world as we always have—walking with ease, using our hands without thinking,...

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