THE JOURNAL
A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience life more intentionally.
Some of life's most meaningful lessons are found in ordinary moments. A walk through the woods. A shared meal. Morning espresso. A conversation that lingers. A mountain wrapped in clouds.
The Journal is where I pause long enough to notice those moments and what they have to teach us about living well.
These aren't simply articles. They're invitations to experience the life already waiting for you.
Welcome to The Journal. I'm so glad you're here.
Jennifer
What Does It Mean to Eat Well?
What does it actually mean to eat well? Beyond diet rules and perfect plates is something far more useful: learning to understand food, support your body and make intentional choices that leave room for enjoyment, flexibility and real life.
Back to School, Back to Routine
Back-to-school season brings the return of schedules, practices, packed lunches and busy mornings. But what if, instead of simply getting everyone back into a routine, we paused to consider what those routines are actually supporting? A conversation about fueling growing bodies and minds, giving kids a seat at the table, creating systems your family can actually live with—and helping our kids gradually learn how to care for themselves.
I Almost Talked Myself Out of It
One week before my board certification exam, I almost stayed home. The weather wasn't cooperating, my mind was full of reasons not to go, and I nearly talked myself out of a day I would never forget.
You Can’t Affect What You Don’t Know About
A trip to the hospital reminded me why awareness matters. Paying attention to what had changed helped us uncover something we didn't know — and gave us the opportunity to respond.
You Don’t Need More Willpower. You Need Another Way.
For years, I believed wellness was about willpower, shrinking myself, and trying harder. What I learned instead changed my life — and became the foundation for Love Eat Crave Wellness.