Jill's Nuggets

Tomato soup is a staple comfort food for me, especially with a grilled cheese sandwich. Comfort food can be a healthy part of the emotional eating spectrum when it's not used to numb, avoid or distra

I went to elementary school with the same group of kids for three years. My perception is that all of them are quite successful compared to me...a few doctors, university professors, graphic designer

Upon completing a major project, my self-paced course "Heal Your Food Story", I realized how quick I am to immediately jump to the next thing on my task list without taking the time to celebrate my ac

Have you ever had someone really listen to you? I don't just mean sort of listening but listening with their whole body. The first time I had this experience was when I finally saw a counselor. I

Leading up to a final follow-up visit to the pediatrician for my son's prior mentioned illness, I was expecting to feel calm, relieved, and a sense of completion, based on my recent feelings on the or

Do you get overwhelmed or excited by a lot of choices? Does this same overwhelm or excitement apply to all areas of your life or does it differ? "Decision Fatigue" is a commonly known term, but wha

In my experience, tension patterns in both body and mind are fueled by self-talk such as "I have to..." rather than, "I could, I would like, I prefer...". The harsh nature of "I have to..." sets up a

If you need an idea for a post-workout snack, this is one of my favorites. 1 Banana 1/4 c Whey Protein 1/4 tsp Spirulina Coconut Water Ice Blend and enjoy!

A yummy treat packed with nutrition for when you need your chocolate fix because in my world, daily chocolate is good self-care. 1 c Coconut Water 1/4 c Coconut Cream 1 TBSP Cocoa 1/4 tsp sugar sea

I've been coping with a decent bout of adrenal fatigue (aka "burnout") lately. My partner has as well, so we are two burned out people doing the best we can, but it doesn't feel good enough. The pa

About a month ago my son was sick with very swollen glands and some confusing symptoms that ultimately led to a weeks stay in the hospital. He is fine now and as I've had more time to reflect on the