In this episode, I ask Chelsea the all-important questions about caretaking for her parents, which began at a very young age after her father became a quadriplegic. She describes the challenges associated with balancing self-care with caregiving and the impact it has had on her life. She gives us her best advice and guidance including …

Practical Mindset Radio Show with Guest, Chelsea Van Buskirk – Jan 16, 2023 Read More »

ARE YOU BURNED OUT? How would you know? This month I was joined by guest, Carrie Severson, author of Unapologetically Enough and CEO of Unapologetic Voices, an independent house that publishes female-driven stories, building and launching legacies for women. The company aspires to uncover new voices that women will be inspired by for years to come. …

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Sometimes you want to celebrate but you don’t want the added sugars and calories associated with a cocktail. Or maybe you don’t drink alcohol, which is a-okay too. So when I was invited to be on Christy Lingo’s Containers & Cocktails podcast, I was excited to put together a couple of mocktail recipes. Christy is …

Mocktails: Healthy Drinks to Celebrate Self-care Read More »

Trends come and go, but one that has stuck is the move toward minimalism. The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, and countless others have embarked on a lifestyle that highlights less is more. Then there’s Marie Kondo who I would say also fits into that category because you can’t have an overabundance of things that ALL spark …

Tidying Up Your Home So You Can Reduce Stress & Live the Life You Deserve Read More »

Did you know that studies show that organized people are less stressed, have increased productivity and efficiency, are less frustrated, and suffer less from depression? Okay, so if you naturally feel a jump in your step and are okay with a little disorganization, you’re well within your rights to continue on. However, if you want …

What Is a Natural Home Environment & How to Create It Read More »

“Small mindset shifts equal BIG Results, over time.”  Around the time I started running, I also started cleaning up my thoughts through a mindset shift. The running helped, but I was becoming more and more conscious of what I had been telling myself–things that just weren’t true! I started to become friends with my anxiety. …

Mindset Shift Is Everything Read More »

Food nourishes our body & soul! Unlike other tasks or activities that we can potentially eliminate or cut way back on, we have to eat! Making healthy food choices can be challenging, however. With everyone overscheduled these days, it’s no wonder we struggle to make positive choices and the drive-thru can be a tempting way to …

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Many people may think they aren’t very good at saying “no.” But when you say “yes” to something you are actually saying “no” to other things because there are a finite number of hours in the day. Think about that! We can’t do it all. Saying “no” gets us into trouble when we begin to …

Why You Need to Learn to Say “No” Read More »

Creating a healthy home environment involves more than just the food we eat and the non-toxic cleaning products we use in our home. Health extends to the products we put on our skin and in our bodies!  Are your bathroom cabinets overloaded with cosmetic items to the point you couldn’t say when you purchased them?  …

Are Expired Cosmetics Lurking in Your Bathroom? Read More »

Stress is something that most of us can say we’ve experienced at one time or another. In fact, saying “I’m stressed” has become an acceptable mantra. A mantra that turns into accepting a frenetic pace of life that is wreaking havoc on many, both physically and mentally. Ironically, most everyone knows that people are stressed, but only …

STRESS: Recognizing It before It Becomes Problematic Read More »