Say Her Name: Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey – Black Women Be Well!
What are YOU doing to remain well? Are there practices you need to pick up again? New ones you can establish? Are there people, places and/or things that no longer deserve your time or energy? In what ways can you
THE Best Investment I Made: My Journey with E2M
As someone who has done Weight Watchers (multiple times), six-week challenges, fitness accountability groups, bootcamps, AND private nutritional counseling, I have NEVER experienced a program as comprehensive as E2M. The community is UNMATCHED. The workouts are realistic, yet challenging. The
2023: The Year that (Re)Introduced Being Well …
I end this year feeling better than I’ve felt in a LONG time. My circle is MUCH smaller and I have a sticky feeling the purge is not over. But my heart is happy. My body feels healthy. My mind
My (Academic) Year of NO
And while this notion originally felt so good in my spirit, I know this extreme response leaves NO room for awe, wonder and amazement. So instead I am saying NO to any and every thing, person and place that does
Post-Birthday Reflections: 40 Something and Beyond
I’ve learned A LOT through these 40-something years of life. I’m grateful that I’ve loved so much more than I’ve lost. I’m so incredibly thankful for the people in my life at this exact moment and extend gratitude to those
All Good Things Take Time …
Time. This priceless commodity we sometimes squander, can never replace, and often long for more of. Time. This space that allows us to create special memories, to know and love another, to be more attuned, as well as in
March Love Notes Part II: Even when you know …
On today and every other day I encourage myself to begin again. I acknowledge my shortcomings of yesterday. I accept all the ways I fall short today. And again, and again, and again … I begin again *even when I
March Love Notes Part I: 5 Ways to Know When Something (or Someone) Isn’t for You?
WHAT is keeping me here? If you’re like me, it can be quite confusing and even disheartening to see a situation, agreement, commitment working for so many others but not working for you. When this happens, I often ask what
CHOOSE Joy in Gratitude
As this year comes to a close and like many of you, I am thinking about 2023. I am thinking about the one to two words I will focus on. I am thinking about relationships and habits I won’t carry
CHOOSE Joy in Platonic Relationships
On today and everyday, I am celebrating my platonic friends. I hope you'll join me in recognizing the beautiful blessing in FRIENDS. Yes, we get to experience love in all sorts of wonderful ways. Let's not take our friends for