An incredible conversation with inspiring women

Last week I had the privilege of speaking with a truly inspiring group of women, led by the incredible Kate Anthony. For those of you who don’t know, Kate is an author, leading podcast host, and coach, and she leads a transformatively supportive women’s divorce group on Facebook.

I had the opportunity to address the group and lead a discussion about women’s health, focusing on hormones and their impact on overall health. It was an engaged and lively conversation with questions running the spectrum from pregnancy and childbirth, to postmenopausal issues.

We discussed both physical and mental health and how they influence each other. An area of specific interest within this, as is often the case, was diet and exercise and how women’s needs change through various phases of their lives. We also discussed the role that supplements play in health and the potential possibile downsides of herbal and “natural” remedies.

It was a conversation that truly fed my soul, and I hope it was helpful to the members of the group. I feel as though I learned from them as much as I was able to share with them.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank Kate for the invitation to speak with the group. She has been a source of tremendous support and inspiration to me and I’m truly grateful for any opportunity to work with her! You can check out her great book and fantastic podcast (which I’ll be a guest on this summer!) at her website, linked above.

Spring is such a great time to Walk in socal

Over the past few years I’ve developed an appreciation for the South Bay area of Los Angeles. It’d be easy to overlook this Socal gem and all the great things located within it because it’s (by L.A. standards) pretty far from the freeway. But I’ve seen that once you’re there…you kind of don’t want to leave.

I especially like the Palos Verdes peninsula in the Spring, after the rain. There’s always a huge eruption of gorgeous wildflowers that reminds you that nature is always waiting in the wings to come back, to share its beauty and its bounty.

As much as I like to work out in the gym, there are times when absolutely nothing beats a walk in nature. And there’s so much research to support the health benefits of walking, whether it’s a hike, a stroll, hot girl walk, an awe walk (my favorite kind), or even a fart walk (ummm…okay, what the heck?).

The key is to do something. No amount is too little, and it all counts towards your steps for the day, the week, and your life. So get out there…May grey or not, it’s beautiful and so, so good for you!

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