A New Leaf: Weeks 20-23

I’m condensing three, now four weeks as time is rolling along busy with family duties, jobs and events. Grateful for the happenings and obligations. And for the health that affords the full pace. Summer officially kicked off in Week 20. We had Father’s Day festivities with a large family gathering in Virginia, I was back […]

A New Leaf: Week 9 Matter

matter. noun 1. physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, verb 1. be of importance; have significance. Definitions from Oxford Languages. I found myself thinking of the interconnected double meaning of the word matter last week. Both definitions appear distinct, however they give voice to the crux […]

A New Leaf: Week 8

Two months on this headache and thyroid healing journey! I’m starting to feel the changes on a cellular level. There is an even and steady feel to my body without the dips and fluctuations from added sugars and caffeine. And another week headache-free (minus a small manageable one after a work installation but I know […]

A New Leaf: Week 6

Six weeks in! This adherence to consuming legumes, vegetables and protein, no sugar, no caffeine, no soy, no dairy and plenty of water feels deeply healing. I am healing my gut and strengthening a grounding in more ways than just physical health. It is providing me access to my deeper knowing and my ability to […]

A New Leaf: Week 4

Can it be four weeks, a whole month, on the Thyroid protocol already? I guess with all authentic endeavors, there are deep shifts and tunings. I’ve known intellectually that self-care is one of the most important tenets. “You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself,” I remember hearing many times. […]