Category: Growing In My Understanding
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RealTalk|Talking The Talk
Some people can talk about it all day… plan it, rework it, and start over again. But nothing moves. At some point, you have to ask— are you building something… or just talking about it? Because real change doesn’t come from ideas. It comes from action.
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H&W|The Tree & The Roots
Some days you’re not rising… you’re rooting. And those are the days that build the strength no one sees. 🌳
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RealTalk|What Is Fair to Expect… If Someone Was Never Shown?
Is it fair to expect someone to show up a certain way… if they were never shown how? This one hit me deep. Because I realized… a lot of what I expect from people isn’t just about behavior— it’s about what I was taught, what I witnessed, and what I lived growing up. Not everyone…
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H&W|The Benefit of Beets
I used to juice beet root all the time… Then life happened, and I got away from it. Now my body is reminding me what I already knew. Sometimes wellness isn’t about learning something new… it’s about going back to what worked. Beets aren’t the best tasting… but what they do for your body? That’s…
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H&W|What Does Happiness Really Feel Like?
What does happiness really feel like? Many of us move through life close to happiness but unsure how to fully allow ourselves to experience it. In this Health & Wellness reflection, I share how happiness often lives in the small moments—gratitude, safety, laughter, memories, and letting down the walls we once built to protect ourselves.…
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RealTalk|Tone, Words, and the Power We Hold in a Conversation
In every conversation, tone and words carry power. But the greatest power comes from mastering your own reactions and boundaries.
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H&W|Financial Wellness as We Prepare for Retirement
Many people today are working longer than expected as they approach retirement. Financial wellness plays a major role in overall health, and preparing ahead can help create stability and peace of mind in the years ahead.
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H&W|Back Pain, Snowbirds & Why Specialty Clinics Schedule Out
Back pain feels urgent. Specialty care is structured. Before you get frustrated about scheduling timelines, it helps to understand how spine clinics triage, prioritize emergencies, and why surgery is rarely the first step. Today’s Friday Health & Wellness is about patience, process, and protecting your body the right way.
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H&W|Communication Styles
It’s not always what you say. It’s how you say it. The same sentence can build trust… or build a wall. Learning to adjust your communication style isn’t weakness — it’s emotional intelligence. It lowers stress, protects relationships, and creates safety. Tuesday Health & Wellness is about something we all use every single day… our…

