"Sometimes you're the hammer; sometimes you're the nail." My husband says this from time to time after he competes in a jiujitsu competition and we laugh. But it resonates with me. One week, I was running around with friends, trying on wedding dresses for fun, & sipping champagne. Within 10 days, I ended up septic in the hospital…

To this day, I keep thinking that maybe strangers near me might be the nurses who took care of me. Or maybe my organ donor's family. Or maybe the nurses' relatives-- so I treat everyone as if they are. My thank-yous couldn't reach them directly, but maybe the energy of my gratitude through my actions does.

I am a goddess. If you're mumbling, "what makes her a goddess?!?", there is trauma that needs to be addressed (and needs healing). When we judge one another, we are usually condemning our own selves at the same time. Society has caused a lot of harm and has created a lot of noise around who they believe you are and how you should act, look, be, etc. See yourself as a goddess. A whole…

Meet Liz (me) and Yana B.: Kidney Transplant Warriors with different stories but the same determination to live life out loud. March is National Kidney Awareness Month and we're here to spread awareness and to let others know they're not alone. When someone finds out their kidneys are failing…

It’s the FEBRUARY 2021 Edition of “Treat Yourself Because You Deserve It”! We have to take care of ourselves: the basics… and then some. I don’t need to tell you about how important self-care is; I gave to remind MYSELF that it’s important often, too. And I’m sure you need reminders sometimes as well. Here are the ways to...

Supplementing vitamins/nutrients with your body needs is not a "one size fits all" solution. What works for one person may not work for another. How many times have you tried a supplement or vitamin because it’s “supposed” to be good for you? We could spend so much time in our local pharmacy or vitamin shop to try and figure out what works and what might now

Ladies, I found a shelf-stable probiotic supplement that supports our digestive-health needs specifically and it addresses the needs of a woman’s body with eight premium strains of beneficial bacteria. These provide healthy bacteria for a balanced digestive system. 80% of our immunity comes from our gut. If you've ever taken an antibiotic or medication, it can deplete the good bacteria in your gut, so it's important to replenish those.

Feeling like the world is upside down? Or like life is just feeling really "off"? Do you feel like, especially given quarantine/COVID-19, that you’ve lost some aspect of time and space? Do you feel disconnected from who you usually are? You're not alone. Time for some grounding. Here are 5 practical ways to ground yourself to get back to feeling more like you…

I'm so very honored to have been featured on the Pursue Your Spark Podcast entitled, "How To Build Resilience". It’s undeniable that COVID-19 has impacted us all. What differs between us is whether those effects have been mostly positive or mostly negative. In either case, finding the strength, hope, and resources to rise up and prosper during these tumultuous times has left many of us wondering exactly how to build resilience.“

Covid-19 has changed all of our lives. Things seemed busy and, perhaps, complicated before the global pandemic struck— but now we have to think about how this affects us going forward. Mental health is extremely important and we need to address the implications this will have on us, whether we realize its importance or not. Here is a list of resources I’ve compiled to help.

Being healthy involves taking care of more than just your physical needs. When you’re thinking about overall wellness, it’s important to see the full picture.

You already have the healthy habits and skills you need and don’t even realize that they will help you get in better shape…