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.
Saying Grace
What are your thankful for? As we gather around the table this Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, I’ve been thinking about what I will say when my turn comes to talk about what I grateful for. The list is so long! I’ve been incredibly fortunate—blessed with a loving and amazingly supportive partner, […]
Strong Bones for the Win
To avoid fractures and osteoporosis as we age, we need more calcium. The best way to get it is not in a pill.
first TEDx in the bag
My talk on resilience was a smash because I worked hard to refine it, memorize it, then perform it.
The Grace of a Good Teacher
When learning a new skill, or pushing out of our comfort zone, it’s not enough to just want to do it. We also need a good and effective guide.
