I used to lean on drinking to cope with the stress of clinical work - a coping mechanism devastatingly common among nurses, though we rarely acknowledge it openly. What started as a simple health experiment has evolved into a twice-yearly ritual of recalibration, revealing how even moderate drinking impacts everything from sleep quality to stress resilience. This isn't about deprivation - it's about discovering just how much better your body and mind can feel.

Your body doesn't care about your good intentions. It cares about survival. When your life is on fire - when stress owns your nervous system and chaos rules your days - your body will fight every attempt at change. Not because you're weak. Not because you lack willpower. But because biology trumps ambition every single time.

Life throws us curveballs—health scares, divorce, loss, career shifts—and sometimes they hit us harder than we ever imagined. Whether it’s a challenge we never saw coming or a leap we’ve chosen to take, navigating life’s big changes without losing yourself can feel overwhelming. But with the right mindset, support, and tools, you can face any transition and come out stronger.

Inspired by the well-known raisin meditation from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), this Halloween twist helps you engage all your senses to determine whether you truly enjoy the candy you’re eating or if it's just a habit. Learn step-by-step how to savor your favorite treats or realize they’re not worth it, and start practicing mindful eating today.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here—did you know your daily habits can lower your risk? From nutrition to stress management, discover simple lifestyle changes that make a big impact on breast cancer prevention

Sharing my struggles this summer and tips to embrace what the season has to offer