S.T.O.P. to Move Forward

Sometimes to keep moving forward we need to stop and reassess if we’re actually on the right trail.
Trans-Catalina Trail

The Trans-Catalina Trail is a spectacular and rugged 40-ish mile trail that traverses Santa Catalina Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast of California.
Jerky Recipe

Jerky is a great ultra-light protein source and can be made with a variety of ingredients. This recipe has no added sugar or chemicals.
A Daily Dose of Do-Overs

When the going gets tough and things don’t pan out, we become more resilient and self-empowered when instead of asking “Why me?” we ask “What’s next?”
Born to Smile

In my TEDx talk, I share that I received the unlikely trail name “Blissful Hiker” from other hikers because I smiled a lot, even when the going got tough. Turns out smiling is good for you and has myriad health benefits.
TEDx talk: from loss to bliss

Watch my TEDx talk! “How do you find your bliss? Take the long trail.”
Healthy (Blissful) Chocolate Cake!

Make this dairy-free, saturated fat-free and refined sugar-free chocolate cake containing three super foods!
reflections on turning 60

In two days, I’ll leave the fifties behind. What words of wisdom do I have to share as the big day approaches? Keep flexing your “wonder” muscle.
Don’t Give Up

Yoga is like life, a practice with unlimited chances to get right back in if we fall out.
never too late

Age is not “just a number.” But our attitude towards aging can be used to our advantage, and like a super power, can entirely transform our perspective to living out our dreams.