Integrated Being

The last 6 months have triggered a lot of change for myself and my family. As I’ve shared these changes with my community, I’ve been asked a series of similar questions, all wondering how I've managed to stay grounded amidst the changes and find joy and connection throughout the journey. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 8 ways I’ve fostered joy and found a connection in life, regar...

Have you ever made this observation? One of my favorite coaches, Gabby Bernstein, commented recently that, “Rejection is protection.” This reminded me of the idea that our yes’s and immersed within seas of no’s. So often when we see a door close, we find on the other side that it was steering us towards something better. Have you ever made this observation? If you are not uncomfortable, you are no...

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I’ve been reflecting upon how it’s all connected lately. When you scan all the articles about what successful people do or even what not to do, you start to see similarities across all genres. It all comes down to what you put on, in, and around your body. From mindset to physical health and nourishing your spirit, we can all benefit form gaining awareness of wh...

What’s your purpose? As we navigate the end of another year, I want to reflect upon the power of identifying the value of your work, especially around the art of gifting to others. In a world where the value of work is often qualified in monetary terms, it’s important to step back and see the value in your broader impact of the creative work you do. It’s been a season of change for me and I’ve bee...

Life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect them. We make plans and set goals and create dreams and sometimes things don’t go as planned. It can be fascinating to realize how quickly things can change, but when doors close the right actions and mindset can open new, beautiful doors.  Today on the blog & podcast, let’s explore the art of transitioning and 4 keys to embracing...

“We are what we eat” We are what we put in, on, and around our bodies. As we head into the upcoming season full of celebrations full of food and often times sugary sweets, I am reminded of how fall is the perfect time to reassess our health and harness the power of the profound connection between our gut and our mind. The way the food industry has evolved over the last 50 years can make eating a w...

What does trust mean to you? I consistently show up on the blog and podcast to delve into the interconnection between mind, body, & spirit. I share various ways we can tap into our joy and our best selves in order to show up, connect, and live holistically. Across all areas of my life as a mother, wife, and electrical engineer, I have seen the impact and importance of healthy relationships. Re...

“You must have lost connection.”  I was recently in a spin class when the instructor told us that if we feel bored then we must have lost conncection between our bodies and the bike. It struck me that this holds true for other areas of my life as well, especially when my children mention feeling bored. My new response to them in this moment is, “You must have lost connection.” Then I encourage the...

How can managing our energy (rather than our time) help us lead happier lives? The idea of harnessing the power of energy management to unlock your full potential has been a focus of mine recently, especially as we transition into the summer months. In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s often been emphasized to shift our focus from time management to energy management as the key to success in r...

How do we embrace the discomfort in our lives? This blog post & podcast episode is really a part 2 from last month’s post: 6 Steps To Embrace An Anti-Fragile Mindset. I love getting book recommendations myself as there’s so many options out there it can be hard to know which ones to chose. In today’s blog and podcast, I’m sharing some of my favorite books I’ve recently read on how to embrace t...

“No mud, no lotus.” Thich Nhat Hanh, zen master and peace activist. I was recently inspired by a collaborative group I was meeting with for my day job in the electric industry. As we were discussing overcoming the challenges and seeing the opportunities within our goal to drive new technologies in the electric industry, one colleague shared this quote from Thich Nhat Hanh. It reminded me of the im...

I was recently asked by a gracious reader how I connect and be present with my children while balancing my career and passion projects. It all started with setting my intentions and creating the reality that I envision for my life. This idea first came from trying to manage my second-born child’s toddler tantrums while also parenting an 8-year-old. One of the first books I read at this time was Dr...

Did you know that a woman’s energy levels can (& should) vary greatly over a 28-day cycle? I’ve been focusing more heavily on the physical aspect of my health since this past summer & been fascinated by how our energy levels as women are affected by these physical changes. One of these physical changes I’ve made is to introduce intermittent fasting & I recently read a book by Dr Mindy Pelz titled...

Do you really write in your journal everyday? What do you write? I was recently asked these questions & I want to answer them for you. The short answer: yes, I journal everyday. No, I don’t always write the same thing nor do I just write a recap of my daily life. The idea of journaling and implementing it as a daily practice can be very intimidating. I want to break it down for you, because wh...

Have you ever heard of “crowding out” bad habits? I had been trying to kick the habit of eating processed sugar for quite a while & I have finally found success in kicking this bad habit over the past 4 months by using this method of “crowding out” the bad habit. Crowding out the bad habit is accomplished by actually focusing less on eliminating the bad habits & instead shifting your focus...

Do you believe that time discipline = time freedom? As I am wrapping up the final season of 2022, I am doing a seasonal check-in as I do every 3 months to better understand where I am at in my current state of life & how I can better utilize my time and energy to create more moments of joy & bring better focus to my daily, intentional efforts. You may find that you’ve gotten off track in o...

Are you becoming the type of person you want to become? When I reflect upon the themes I share on the Integrated Being podcast and blog, I’m always struck by the importance of creating habits around the ability to be present in each moment of the day. I’ve found that having a reset each day at the end of the day allows me to wake up excited to live the next day. Once you experience that type of en...

What is self talk & why does it matter?  I’ve read (& re-read) a few books recently linking the power of journaling with how we talk to ourselves. I was reading The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer while sitting next to my 9 year old son while he was being quite negative. While reading this book about the consciousness of our thoughts that speak to us all the time - whether it’s tell...

Have you begun to notice a theme? The daily habits and themes I share on the Integrated Being blog and podcast can really be summed up as the mind, body, and soul… interconnected. From discussing the importance of what we put on, what we put in, and what we have around our bodies to leveraging the power of the present moment, we continue to grow in the knowledge of how all of this is integrated to...

Are you trying to accomplish a goal that requires your full attention? Today on the blog & podcast, I’m talking about how to keep your focus on achieving your goals while creating a flow in life that brings the greatest sense of joy. From moments of setting intentions to handling distractions, let’s get focused and bring a greater sense of presence to your everyday life.

Did you know that I read every book recommended to or given to me as a gift? I was recently gifted a book called The Refounder after speaking as the Pittsburg Technology Council about power grid modernization. As an electrical engineer, a wife, a mother of 6, and a wellness advocate, I find myself in a time of stepping back and reassessing my life in various areas. This book is based on Pittsburgh...

Did you know the average brain weighs as much as 10 lbs?! The amount of data a brain can store is equal to roughly 1 million gigabytes. With 86 billion neurons in the brain & 1000 connections per neuron, it’s important that we are giving our brains proper rest. We know the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected, but we may not realize the unhealthy sleep habits that have crept into our live...

Have you taken a moment of gratitude today? A few recent life events have served as beautiful reminder of how grateful I am for my body, especially during moments of illness, sadness, and transition. We are living in a time of rushing and must-do’s that invade our everyday cultural environment, and we don’t always hear our bodies telling us to slow down and be present. When we get sick or receive...

Have you ever taken time to sit back & reflect on how you arrived at your place in the world? I recently had the opportunity to reflect upon my career as an electrical engineer in a male-dominated industry. I was asked to speak to an educational panel as well as an upcoming class of engineering students at the university level. Upon reflecting upon my career as a successful electrical engineer...

Does work life balance really exist… or is it more of a blend? If you’ve listened to my podcast, you know that I don’t prescribe to the idea of work life “balance” but I find the concept of work life “harmony” a better description for the joy & peace we all seek to find among our personal and professional lives. The pandemic brought a huge shift in the way that we work and live and some of the pro...