If you’re anywhere under the heat dome sitting over much of the world right now, you already know this summer is testing everyone’s cool. Record temperatures, warm nights that don’t let you recover, and heat advisories stacking up week after week. Here’s what I want you to know as an Ayurvedic Health Coach: how you
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Is the variability and uncertainty in the world increasing your anxiety? You’re not alone. There is already natural variability (think windy and variable weather) of late fall/early winter (Vata Season). Then there is the busyness of the Holiday Season. And, the news of so much human suffering without any end in sight. All of this
Do you wish you had more confidence? Then you’d be able to accomplish your goals, experience greater freedom and reduce the impact of the voice of doubt in your head. That’s powerful! The question is, how do you get there? One of my kayak clients had this recent experience: “I had a swim this weekend
Do you want to improve your life? Maybe you want to get better at paddling, boost your confidence, make healthier food choices, or be a more effective agent for change. The first step is to know and understand what isn’t working. As an Instructor Trainer in paddling, I coach instructors to develop a strong critical
“If you charge that much I won’t work with you anymore.” Was she really going to fire me? That’s bold, I thought. “Because you’re worth way more than that.” I could sense her frustration with me and I knew this was a crux moment. Just like the determining moments on the river, the trail or
Do better. That’s what I wrote to the organizers. They had removed me from the speaker schedule without communicating. For a very brief moment I considered resigning myself to the fact that I would no longer be presenting. I have a long history of advocating for myself in the world of paddlesports. It’s uncomfortable, vulnerable
Calm and patient. Two words my clients have used to describe my coaching style over the years. Anxiety and panic attacks. Things I never thought I’d experience, much less need to manage… until this year. This is new territory for me, and new experiences lead to growth. As I’ve adjusted I’ve learned about myself and how
Ready to be the coolest gift giver this season? Give meaningful and fun gifts that contribute to your favorite paddler’s health, wellbeing and passion for paddling. Read on for my top picks for paddlers who do (or would like to) take on their wellness with as much stoke as they take on the water! Under
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Take a moment to think back to when you first got into kayaking, when you were the new kid on the block. Are there “little” things that you know now that you barely need to think about but that were a source of frustration or puzzlement in the beginning? After spending a summer teaching new
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