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Your Gut is Talking: Are You Listening?

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A woman named Talia went to her doctor for a urinary tract infection, something most women have dealt with at least once. Her doctor prescribed a common antibiotic, assured her it was safe, and sent her home with a standard course of pills. Three doses …

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Slow it Down, Baby!

What I discovered when I stopped spinning my wheels and slowed down. Do you ever wish you could just stop the train of life and get off for a while? Not permanently, just take a good long breather. Even vacations don’t seem like vacations anymore. …

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Why I Consider Knitting Self-Care

Knitting has a way of slowing everything down and resetting life for just a while. The world is loud and overwhelming much of the time. By the time you get home from work, after having stopped off for groceries, you’re ready for bed. But you …

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The War on Words: Will it End in Silence?

Originally posted on Medium.com on February 26, 2024 The world has declared war on words, and writers need to stand against it. Where does it stop? Will there even be any words left if we allow this “newspeak” to continue? I have written about words …

What's Love Got to Do With It?

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Today my first guest appearance on Serious Laughs Podcast was released. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a guest of the amazing ladies who run this hilarious, hard-hitting podcast. Thank you, Sheri and Molly! I know you’ll love it too! I met Sheri through Medium.com …

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Fear is a Creativity Killer

Maybe what you fear is yourself. Many would-be writers have said, “I want to write, but I’m afraid.” What is it about these words that are so terrifying? These are my thoughts on the topic, coming from a writer and author who completely understands the …

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Feeling Anxious? Here are Some Simple Solutions

Life can sometimes feel like it demands more of us every day. Between the nonstop buzz of our phones, endless to-do lists, and just the general busyness of everything, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. This is when we need to take a step …