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Health is inherently political. Bills are created. Legislators discuss issues and ideas presented. And for a small percentage of those bills, policies are made that create regulations. If you're feeling the nostalgia of "I'm just a bill" - you're not alone. I have flashbacks to my 10th grade civics and economics class where the teacher… Continue reading Connecting to Your Legislator: Navigating the Intersection of Health and Politics
Whether your in a helping profession or you've experienced trauma in some way this post may be for you or someone you know. In recent years, there has been more recognition of the impact that trauma can have on mental and physical health. For those of us who have experienced trauma, we've known this the… Continue reading Empowering Healing: Why Trauma-Informed Care and Health Coaching Make Sense Together
I had my post-op on Monday, and while I understand it’s purpose, we probably didn’t need the appointment. I was there for 5 minutes - she checked my incision sites and asked how I was feeling. Fucking excellent. Happier than I realized I would be. Relieved. Awesome, all done. I’ll see you for your annual… Continue reading Post-Op + Insurance update
Going into my surgery, I was feeling overwhelmed. It was the first time in months that I had nothing distracting me and I was focusing on just me. I never questioned myself or my surgery, but everything I have been feeling for the past few months from school, work and life hit me - hard.… Continue reading I just feel really happy
It’s been a long week, but also, it’s only been a few days. My perception of time is just nonexistent and I can’t even blame the pandemic anymore. I got an update about the deposit for the salpingectomy. It's not going to be $1,500, but instead it's $1,124.19 based on my current benefits with my… Continue reading The deposit could be worse
There are many psychological models and theories that are utilized in health coaching. It's because of the psychology used in health coaching that I know there can be a lot of gray - not just as a coach, but also from the client perspective too. I'm not a therapist and there are limitations to how… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: Introduction to Health Coaching + Importance of Overlapping Psychological Models
A couple of years ago I had brunch with a friend on Newbury Street. I'm a big proponent of trying new things when dining out because the hope is that the chef knows the perfect preparation and that it's something I can try to recreate on my own. I tried Shakshuka, also spelled shakshouka at… Continue reading Budgeted Eats Recipe: Shakshuka
When we talk about healthy lifestyles we sometimes forget that there are aspects that are a luxury, while some things may be argued for as an investment, other things may also be described as a luxury. For me a gym membership is an investment, but having one is a luxury for others. When it comes… Continue reading New Blog Series: Budgeted Eats
I’m going to talk to you like a long, lost friend - I guess that’s the easiest way to go about this. So it’s been 14 days and before that it was 501 day. I was finishing up my first spring semester of my degree. I had signed up for three summer classes - anatomy… Continue reading Day 286, Quote 34: Update “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
"If you believe in something, believe it firmly." - Argo You know what's weird - photos. I have no issue with candid photos at parties, I have no issues with photos in the gym and I had no issues with my photo being taken on stage, but having JP take my photo for the workbook… Continue reading Day 218, Quote 23: “If you believe in something, believe it firmly.”