A Beautiful Life

What better way to kick off the new year than by reintroducing you to myself and why I got into this business. I've always been a dreamer and entrepreneur but I never imagined that my life would look like this at 15 years old...the age I started down this path. Thank you for joining me on this journey and for listening to my story! Keep dreaming and pursuing no matter what obstacles lay in your pa...

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I will be back on here the first Wednesday of 2022.

Today we are getting into another controversial topic. Is MSG really bad, or is it just simply a race issue? I have some answers for you that I hope will help clear this question up and hopefully give you better insight into how you can take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. If you would like to check out my book, A Dancer's Diary, you can visit the book site: www.adancersdiarybook.com If you wo...

This topic is very different from what we have talked about in the past but part of living your best, most beautiful life is tackling mental health issues. Today I wanted to share a topic that had me thinking and really spoke to me. I'm a planner, to-do list maker, calendar-lover but I have found that planning too far into the future started to bring up these fears of failing, not living up to wha...

We have come to the end of this series. Today, I wanted to talk about some of the more obvious reasons why injury prevention is important as we have touched on some of the less obvious reasons for an injury. As always, feel free to ask me anything regarding this topic. I love teaching about injury prevention to dancers, dance parents, and dance teachers! It's been a pleasure and I can't wait to sh...

Unbalanced hormones are becoming the norm for a lot of young women and prepubescent girls which is why I think it's extremely important to talk about them. Today, we talk specifically about how to balance a workout schedule while on your period.

Today, I'm diving a little deeper into some common issues that dancers, and even athletes, deal with on a regular basis. We'll be digging into very specific topics very soon but for this episode, I wanted to give you a bit of an outline of what dancers need to look out for. If you would like to order your copy of A Dancer's Diary, you can visit the website: Dance Topics | United States | A Dancer'...

I'm so excited to start sharing my dance side as I dig into some great dance-related topics with you. Today, we're talking about two of the most common dance and athletic injuries; tendonitis and stress fractures. I'm also sharing some ways to tell what severity you have, how to care for them at home, and when you should go to a doctor.

Today's a doozy of an episode and will hopefully make you question some of the more popular "fad" diets out there. I'll be putting a microscope up to programs such as Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, SlimFast, Keto, and Paleo and break down why they are detrimental and can cause long-term health issues. I share why certain ingredients are toxic and how they keep you on their programs to continue to m...

Today, we're talking more specifically about nutrition and how three very specific areas of nutrition help aid in weight loss. Here are some of the links I mentioned in today's episode: Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight-Loss (adancersdiarybook.com) Healthy Weight-Loss Snacks (adancersdiarybook.com) Healthy Weight-Loss Snacks 2 (adancersdiarybook.com) Healthy Weight-Loss Snacks 3 (adancersdiarybook.co...

Last week, we started our new series focused on weight loss and today we take it a step further. What could be holding you back? Why aren't you losing weight and/or keeping it off? Find out as I break down some reasons why you're not seeing the results you want.

Today, I'm breaking down 4 common misconceptions about weight loss and giving you the real facts. This episode begins my new series on weight loss that will hopefully give you the answers you're looking for as to why you're not losing weight or keeping it off.

Phew! This is a doozy of an episode but I guarantee you that it will be worth your while. I've been saying this for years and even wrote a book for young dancers (A Dancer's Diary) because I felt called to share this topic and more. Our mental health is so important. So, in this episode, I take on this controversial topic and debunk why being obese, having cystic acne, and cellulite are in fact NO...

This topic sort of goes along with the last episode on detoxing. I want to talk all about grains and the reason why they are important for healthy living. What are your thoughts on grains? A lot of times, the reason why people can't eat grains is because they have a gut imbalance that needs to be dealt with first. If the gut is not working properly, the body will follow.

Now that the holidays are over and a brand new year is right around the corner, it's the perfect time to kick your body into gear! In this episode, I'll be sharing some simple tips on how to prepare a really easy detox that will help increase your metabolism, balance hormones, and boost energy levels. But remember, there's no one-size-fits-all program for nutrition so listen to your body and be sm...

I took the week off to be present with my family this Christmas so I'm just sending you a quick message to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas everyone! Since Christmas is a little over a week away, I just want to remind you to enjoy this holiday season without guilt. I'll be back for another episode after the holidays.

Do you know why vitamin D is so important? With the weather getting colder, it's becoming more and more important that we provide our bodies with the necessary vitamin D they need to function, without the sunlight. Though getting your vitamin D from the sun is the best way to fuel your body, there are some foods and supplements that can help when it's just too cold to go outside.

I love being a part of the fitness industry! I've been very blessed to have the opportunity to study under my Naturopathic doctor grandmother to learn about functional medicine and the human body. It has elevated my career enormously! Unfortunately, not everyone in the fitness industry has the same opportunities I do and this can cause some issues. One of those issues is over exercising. How much...

Essential oils are excellent for various reasons, but did you know that there are some not so common side effects to most essential oils? In this episode, I lay out some great benefits of some of the most popular oils as well as some potential downsides (side effects) that you should know about before using/purchasing. Finally, I'll be sharing some recipes for an all-purpose cleaner, bathroom clea...

Now that you have the information you need to take preventative measures against getting sick, we're going to discuss some simple (and effective) ways to aid in recovery should you end up getting sick. Recover time for the cold and flu doesn't have to last weeks! By aiding your body's recovery process, recovery time will be significantly reduced.

Continuing on with our building a strong immune system series, I'm sharing with you some insight into why sleep, hydration, and nutrition can be key immune boosters for preventing illness. Do you get enough sleep? Do you drink enough water? In this episode, you'll gain a better understanding of how you can make small adjustments to your daily routine as well as your menu planning to support health...

This first episode in my 3-part series focused on the immune system, will help you understand stress and how it negatively affects the body at a biological level. Stress is one of the main reasons why people's immune systems and bodies become compromised which is is why it's so important to take time to relax and refocus EVERY DAY as well as recognize our body's responses to stress.