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NOVEMBER 26, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS It is officially the holiday season and I want you to stop whatever you’re doing and check in with yourself. How are you feeling? Hopeful? Stuck? Stressed or anxious? Are you going through the motions, getting all the things done, without really enjoying the lights or the smell of the tree or […]

NOVEMBER 23, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS Earlier this month, I challenged you to make an intention to actively practice gratitude in your daily lives. In an effort to really focus on this single goal, I have been using Danika Brysha’s Self Care Checklist. If you are not familiar with Danika, please go check her out on Instagram. A body-positive role model and […]

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS Black Friday is upon us. Suddenly, the drive to buy ALL THE THINGS consumes us. I get it. My email is a blackhole of tempting ads this time of year and I have a truly unfortunate addiction to Amazon, particularly as a mom. If you’re ready for it, I have some great […]

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS A few weeks ago at our semi-monthly book club meeting, I expressed anxiety over quitting my current job. I didn’t know how my employer would take it and the uncertainty of starting a business is a little nerve-wracking. A friend suggested I listen to Freakonomics Radio’s The Upside of Quitting episode. Another suggested I listen […]

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS Picture this: You have great intentions on Sunday. You’re going to eat healthier starting this week! Less sugar, more veggies, less take-out, more cooking. You’re not even over-complicating your goal, but come Wednesday night, your energy has faded and you call for pizza. This happens to me all. The. Time. Hi, I […]

NOVEMBER 9, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS I’m a bit of a sleep snob. During normal circumstances, I go to bed between 8:30 and 9:30 every night. I wake up at the same time every day without an alarm clock. If I don’t get at least eight hours of sleep, I don’t feel like myself. With a newborn, my […]

NOVEMBER 7, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Cold and flu season! If you live on this planet, you’ll probably get sick at least once in the next few months. If you have a kid that goes to a daily petri dish from hell school or daycare, your fate is basically sealed. Do not […]

NOVEMBER 5, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS The world kind of sucks right now. We’re bombarded daily with horrible news and too many election attack ads on television. Some of you are still dealing with daylight savings time’s affect on your kids, and for others, snow bird traffic is just beginning. It’s cold and flu season. Until May. And […]

OCTOBER 9, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESS If you’ve completed a Whole30, you’ve been there: you just can’t face yet another egg. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. After a few rounds, breakfast bakes, egg cups, and even the delightful fried egg on top of a hash get old. So, today I’m sharing with you some of my top egg-free […]

OCTOBER 5, 2018 / CATALINAWELLNESSL What comes to mind when you think of the word “nurse?” Sure, we may be 2017’s most trusted profession according to the annual Gallup poll for ethical standards and honesty, but does society really know what we do? Nurses are everywhere. Yes, we are most definitely at the hospital. We care for the […]