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Living in Alignment with Zeena Dhalla: Mother of Reinvention, Episode 2
What does it mean to live in alignment? It could be literal: standing up straight, with your body’s skeletal and muscular systems properly lined up. Or it could be figurative: doing and saying the things that “line up” with your values and goals. This discussion with Zeena Dhalla, founder of VerticAlign Posture Coaching, is a lesson in both. Zeena has a fascinating story of many pivots, from working in the entertainment industry to going from “barely active” to running a marathon, to becoming a fitness instructor and eventually, a gym owner; to writing a book and now focusing her career on posture and ergonomics. Along the way, Zeena and her…
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Embracing What’s Next with Jessica Ashley: Mother of Reinvention, Episode 1
“I literally screamed like my limbs were being pulled off of me.” That’s how Jessica Ashley – now a divorce coach and creator of Single Mom Nation, a resource and podcast for single moms of all kinds, reacted when she first began her divorce journey. In the ensuing 13 years, Jessica has learned now only how to create a bigger, happier, healthier life for herself and her kids, but she’s also taken what she’s learned and applied it to helping other women in transition. In the very first episode of The Mother of Reinvention Show, I talk with Jessica, a longtime friend, about reinventing your life through changing relationships, and…
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say hello to my new podcast, the mother of reinvention show!
Your kids are getting older. Now what? Whether you’re facing a mid-career pivot, health and wellness journey, divorce or blending a family, or just looking to add a sense of adventure, curiosity and courage to your everyday life again now that the little-kid stage is past, you’re definitely going to want to check out my new podcast, Mother of Reinvention. Click through to check out the trailer, and stay tuned – the first full episode will drop March 25!
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a woman’s guide to solo hiking and camping
The summer I turned 42, I took a solo hiking and camping trip in Michigan's Upper Peninsula - by myself. Here's how I prepped, what I bought, and how I kept myself safe and comfortable on my solo woman's adventure.
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beginner hiking and camping gear guide for women
If you want to start having more outdoor adventures, you may be wondering: "what "stuff" do I really need?" From sleeping bags and tents to cooking stoves and backpacks, here's what's in my current gear stash, as well as some of the things I am planning to buy in the next year or two.
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2021 is the year to embrace sisu, the Finnish art of grit
Roughly translated, the Finnish word *sisu* means resilience, courage, fortitude. While *hygge* invites us to linger by the fireplace under a blanket, protected from the driving snow, *sisu* demands that we strip off our clothes and propel, naked, into the snowbank. And right now, there's something about that flavor of grit and determination that just seems more appropriate than cocoa and candles, yes?
