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My blog is all about helping you understand your brain so you can create a life that feels amazing. Through insights from neuroscience, mindset shifts, and practical strategies, I’ll help you break through limiting beliefs, boost your well-being, and live with more confidence and clarity. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, build better habits, or just feel more aligned with who you truly are, you'll find tools here to support you on your journey.

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The Brain Science Behind Healing, Change, and Becoming You When I first learned about neuroplasticity, I felt like I’d just been handed the keys to my future. If you’ve ever thought “I’m just wired this way,” or “I’ll never change,” science says: that’s not actually true. Your brain is more adaptable than you think. And […]

June 2, 2025

improving your life, neuroplasticity, Your Brain

What Is Neuroplasticity?

—Here’s What Happened When I Chose One Anyway I Cried When I Got Into My Master’s Program The tears came easily and flowed freely as generations of women cheered inside me. I was going back to school—to become a career woman. When I Believed Anything Was Possible As a little girl, I believed I could […]

June 1, 2025

Personal

I Was Told a Career Wasn’t for Me

The Journey That Changed Everything I used to believe there was something wrong with me. Why could other people set goals and actually stick to them while I kept spinning in circles? Why did I keep making New Year’s resolutions only to abandon them weeks later? Why did I feel so unmotivated even though I wanted change […]

May 30, 2025

Goal Setting, Your Brain

How to Create Goals That Stick

There was a time in my life when I felt completely stuck. I was working 10 to 12-hour shifts in a senior care facility during the pandemic — emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and spiritually numb. My Peace Corps dream had just been ripped away weeks before I was supposed to leave, and I remember thinking, […]

May 29, 2025

improving your life, Personal

What Hard Work Really Taught Me About Rebuilding My Life

It’s hard to forget the day everything finally clicked. I was working in senior care during the pandemic—long, exhausting 10–12 hour shifts—and I was miserable. The job felt soul-crushing, and the weight I’d gained during COVID only made me feel worse. I felt completely stuck. One day, while helping an elderly man who’d been abandoned […]

May 28, 2025

improving your life, Personal

The Moment I Knew I Had to Change My Life

The Deeper Meaning of Chai Today I learned about the concept of Chai. In Hebrew, Chai (חַי) means life — but not just the breathing-in-and-out kind. It means real life: sacred, meaningful, intentional life. A life that’s fully alive. As soon as I read that, it stopped me in my tracks. Because Chai isn’t just […]

May 27, 2025

Life Purpose, Personal

What ‘Chai’ Really Means: The Sacred Hebrew Word That Changed My Life

…And how the decision finally gave me peace, purpose, and excitement again …And how the decision finally gave me peace, purpose, and excitement again When my niece was born in May of 2024, something shifted in me. I’ve always loved learning, and for the first time in a long time, I started feeling excited about […]

May 26, 2025

Coaching, Personal, Therapy

Therapist vs Life Coach: Why I Chose to Become a Therapist (Instead of “Just” Staying a Life Coach)

(Without Giving Up Your Phone Forever) Let’s be honest—we all want better sleep. Whether you’re waking up groggy, tossing and turning at 2 AM, or just feeling off lately, chances are your sleep could use a little love. The good news? You don’t have to completely overhaul your life to get there. Not convinced you […]

May 15, 2025

sleep

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Let’s get one thing straight: sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a non-negotiable part of living well. We all know the drill: one more episode, another scroll through Instagram, or just one last email before bed. But here’s the wild part—the quality of your entire waking life hinges on what happens when you’re asleep. Yep, while you’re […]

May 14, 2025

Your Brain

Why Sleep Isn’t Optional (Even if You Think You’re Too Busy)

(And Why Naps Are Kind of Magic) Let’s get real—most of us are walking around sleep-deprived and pretending we’re fine. But here’s the wild part: we’re actually terrible at knowing just how affected we are by chronic sleep loss. Like, really bad at it. Sure, you’ll notice if you pull an all-nighter and feel like […]

May 14, 2025

Your Brain

What Sleep Really Does to Your Brain

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