Happy Friday! I’m writing this newsletter from rainy Greenport and quite honestly, I almost skipped another week of not sending this out. We’re with family and it’s been hard to squeeze time away to write and make this happen. But then I remembered one of my favorite quotes/life mantras. Mood follows action. I first heard…
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Was I in survival mode or just self-sabotaging?
A few weeks ago, I went through a bit of a hard time. I was in the midst of an 11-day stretch of solo parenting because Inge was traveling for work. The hot days in the city were taking their toll on me and I was struggling to find fun activities to keep both me…
A Birthday Realization: I’m Done Playing Small
I had a birthday earlier this week! I’ve never minded aging itself, but historically, I’ve always felt sad on my birthday and could never quite put a finger on why. After a lot of self reflection, I’ve come to realize that I’ve played small for so long in my life and in regard to my…
Rejoice in life for its own sake
I stumbled upon this clip of Jeff Goldblum on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where he is asked what keeps him inspired. His response is a quote by George Bernard Shaw*, which I’ll share below. (but definitely worth the watch just to hear Goldblum’s delivery.) “This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized…
You’re Invited To A Garden Harvest Potluck Picnic
I recently hinted about hosting an in-person social gathering and today, I’m here with a big update! I’d love to invite you to a potluck picnic in Prospect Park. The theme is Garden Harvest and to celebrate the bounty of the season, please bring a dish to share made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from your garden…
Habits As Identity
We’re headed to Miami in a few hours and I am looking forward to a week of sunshine and family. Something I’ve been thinking about is how when we (people in general) go on vacation, we tend to drop our healthy habits as a way to “treat” ourselves. But the thing that has made the…
12 Habits For Better Health
When I zoom out to think about my own personal health journey over the last few years, I realize that there isn’t any one particular thing that’s made me feel like I have fully transformed. In truth, I am and will always be on the journey to feel my best. Life happens every day and…
An Exercise to Connect with Your Inner 13-Year-Old
Last weekend, we took an impromptu trip up to the Central Park Zoo. Within minutes of arriving, I ran into one of my closest girlfriends from middle school. We lost touch over 25 years ago (yes, I am that old) but there she was looking the same as ever. Except now with a husband and…
5 Reasons to Join A Fitness Accountability Group
At the start of January this year, I did something really cool without entirely planning to. I posted on my Instagram that I was starting the Melissa Wood Health 30-Day Kickstart program. I’ve had my MWH membership for over a year now, but only did the workouts sporadically. But it was January 1st, so I…
Optimize Your Fertility With These Delicious Recipes
As a health coach, I sometimes work with clients who are trying to conceive. As someone who didn’t get pregnant “naturally” because I am in a same-sex relationship, this topic is near and dear to me because I understand how emotional and overwhelming the TTC journey can be. If you’ve also been through it, you…