There’s something about this time of year that makes me crave meals that feel grounding - warm, comforting, full of flavor, and made with ingredients that leave me feeling genuinely nourished.

Lately, I’ve been leaning into a simpler philosophy around food: less restriction, more nourishment. Meals that satisfy, ingredients that serve a purpose, and recipes that make eating well feel like a pleasure rather than another task on the to-do list.

This is the kind of meal that tastes like you spent an afternoon in the kitchen but comes together in just 30–45 minutes.

Which brings me to this week’s Sunday Market find!

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On the Menu: Sweet Potato Bowls with Spiced Lamb & Mushrooms

Servings: 2

Prep + Cook Time: Approximately 30–45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes

• 1 lb. ground lamb (can substitute ground beef)

• 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms (or your favorite mushroom variety)

• 1 large fennel bulb, fronds reserved for garnish

• 1 large onion

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar

• Ground cumin

• Ground cinnamon

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

• 1 bunch fresh mint

• Plain kefir yogurt

• 1 lemon

• 1 serrano pepper (optional, if you love a little heat!)

Let’s Get Cooking!

1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes

Steam the halved sweet potatoes for 20–25 minutes, or until fork-tender. Alternatively, roast at 400°F until tender, approximately 30–45 minutes depending on their size.

If you’re short on time, the good old microwave trick works, too! Pierce the potatoes with a fork and microwave until tender.

2. Quick-Pickle the Veggies

Thinly slice the fennel bulb and onion. Place them in a bowl with ½ cup apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. Toss and set aside to pickle while you prepare the rest of the meal.

3. Sauté the Meat & Mushrooms

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb (or beef) and season with cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, then transfer to a plate.

• In the same skillet, sauté the shiitake mushrooms in the remaining cooking juices. Season with a little more salt and pepper.

• Once the mushrooms are tender and golden, return the cooked meat to the skillet and combine.

4. Make the Yogurt Dressing

Whisk together plain kefir yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.

5. Assemble Your Bowls

• Place each cooked sweet potato on a separate serving plate. Slice down the center, if not already halved, and gently mash the inside with a fork.

• Top with the warm lamb and mushroom mixture, followed by the quick-pickled fennel and onion.

• Drizzle generously with the lemon yogurt dressing.

• Finish with fresh fennel fronds, chopped mint, and finely sliced serrano pepper if you like a little spice.

6. Slow Down & Savor

Light a candle at the dinner table, say a little blessing over your meal, and take a moment to slow down.

I love incorporating a few gentle facial tapping exercises before eating as a personal ritual to help me unwind and transition into a more relaxed state. This helps the nervous system relax and increases digestive motility.

I also love incorporating a shot of apple cider vinegar mixed with a dash of coconut water before protein rich meals to help activate needed stomach acids that break down proteins.

Then, sit down, savor every bite, and enjoy the simple pleasure of a nourishing, home-cooked meal.

Those of you that know me, know I love a good high quality, timeless sale find and that I also love finding items that end up selling out quickly!

With that being said, I’m going to keep the words short this week, and the sale finds flowing!

#1 - Bezel Tennis Necklace

I quite frankly cannot believe they are putting this on a 40% off sale. This is a timeless staple from Hart that literally never goes on sale and has been a staple in her collection since Day 1. I have the matching tennis bracelet and will definitely be adding this to cart. For something that isn’t real gold, Hart pieces hold up! I’ve had my earrings and bracelet from her for over a year. I wear them every day to pilates, in the shower and to the beach, and they have not tarnished yet!

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#2 - Baguette Tennis Necklace

Why choose one, when we could have 2?! I personally love how elegant this one is! I’d buy the Bezel above for a more every day look and the Baguette for dressy occasions. I really cannot believe these staple pieces are 40% Off and will definitely be buying both!

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#3 - The Crysanthemum Jacket

This is not part of the Shopbop sale, but this is guaranteed to sell out! I wouldn’t be surprised if it even sells out this week since some of the pre-order items are already sold out! It’s also already sold out in sizes xxs and xs! This jacket is absolute perfection and will be sure to turn heads this Fall/Winter season! Easily dress this up with a skirt, heels and the above tennis necklaces, or wear this dressed down to dinner like the below!

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#4 - Leather Kitten Heel Sandals

I mean…. you have got to be kidding me on this one! These heels are real leather, designer, and originally over $1,000+ and are now on sale for $200?! This would be the cutest look with the above Jacket and tennis necklace with either denim, a skirt or dress! Tickle me obsessed!

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#5 - Audrey Velvet Flats

I absolutely love Vibi Venezia - this brand is an Italian luxury footwear brand born in Venice, Italy and you can really tell the quality when you see these irl! This is the perfect shoe to elevate a more casual outfit. Trust me, you will look effortlessly chic with these! Pair this with the bezel tennis necklace, the Hill House jacket, and a pair of dark wash denim for an elevated yet casual look.

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Bonus!

Because I simply cannot resist linking a Levi’s 501 in a classic wash for only $66!!! This is the best fitting jean - it hugs every curve just right, hits at the perfect height on both the waist and ankles, and can be dressed up or down!

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(*The way Shopbop has these styled is not my favorite, so I’ve linked the same wash here for reference and a better picture, but make sure to use the above link in teal to purchase in order to get them for $66! )

It’s one of those treats that tastes far too indulgent to be made with such simple, wholesome ingredients. And the best part? It’s gluten-free!

If you have a sweet tooth like me, you’re going to love this one.

We love making a batch on Sundays to have something sweet and nourishing on hand throughout the week. It’s perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. And depending on the occasion, you can enjoy it with or without the cream cheese frosting.

A little Sunday meal prep that feels more like a treat than a chore. ✦

The Recipe

Makes: 9 bars
Calories: Approximately 192 per bar
Macros: 6g protein | 29g carbs | 8g fat | 3g fiber

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Step 1: Date Cinnamon Swirl

Ingredients

• 6 pitted dates

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Soak the pitted dates in warm water until softened, then drain.

2. Add the softened dates, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed.

3. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. You’ll swirl this into the base before baking.

Don’t worry if the consistency is more like a thick paste than a sauce. That’s exactly what you want!

Step 2: Banana Oat Base

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats (approximately 120g)

• 2–3 very ripe bananas (approximately 210–225g)

• ¼ cup monk fruit maple-style syrup (60g; real maple syrup works, too)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 eggs

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (33g)(*use plant based to keep this dairy free!)

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp baking soda

• Unsweetened almond milk, for cooking the oats

• Butter or baking oil, for greasing

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Cook the oats on the stovetop with almond milk until softened.

3. In a food processor, blend the bananas, maple-style syrup, vanilla, salt, eggs, protein powder, and baking soda until smooth.

4. Gradually add the cooked oats and blend until everything is well combined.

5. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or baking oil.

6. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.

7. Spoon the date cinnamon mixture over the top and gently swirl it through the batter with a knife.

8. Bake for approximately 24 minutes, or until the center is set.

9. Allow the bars to cool completely before adding the frosting.

Step 3: Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 oz cream cheese (dairy-free works, too!)

• 1½ oz butter, softened

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener (or regular powdered sugar)

• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Allow the cream cheese and butter to soften.

2. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

3. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag, or use our little kitchen hack: a plastic sandwich bag with one corner snipped off!

Our favorite way to enjoy them:

We actually keep the frosting separate and add it depending on when we’re eating the bars.

For breakfast, I love them plain. But when I’m craving something sweet after dinner, a little cream cheese frosting turns them into the most delicious dessert.

Store the frosting refrigerated separately.

Simple ingredients, a little Sunday prep, and something delicious to look forward to all week.

Because at the end of the day, personal style isn’t about following every trend. It’s about discovering what resonates with you and embracing what makes you, well, you.

And really, that’s the philosophy behind everything I share here at The Wholeness Edit. Whether it’s fashion, beauty, wellness, or spirituality, my hope is that each discovery becomes another little tool to help you return to yourself.

With that in mind, I’m sharing a few of my favorite finds this week. ✦

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As October comes to a close, I’m feeling especially inspired by fall: cozy layers, richer textures, and all the little rituals that come with a change in season.

And with cooler weather and cold-and-flu season approaching, I’m also sharing a few of my daily wellness essentials that help me feel nourished and supported this time of year.

#1 - Oil of Oregano Black Seed Oil Gel Capsules.

My all time favorite Oil of Oregano Pills with Black Seed Oil. Organic oil of oregano combined with black seed oil is an amazing 2-in-1 herbal supplement used for immune, respiratory, and digestive support, with some added beauty benefits! If you have taken Oil of Oregano before for when you are feeling sick, you know the taste (and burn!) is less than pleasant. This is the perfect gel vitamin that has no taste, and has the added benefit of Black Seed Oil which is super potent for beauty! Shout out to my bestie for getting me on these.

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#2 - Daily Immune Support Propolis Throat Spray.

This stuff is truly liquid gold. I spray this in my mouth daily every morning since I have a history of Autoimmune disease and am generally immunocompromised. If you have kids, this is also perfect for your children too to ensure they don’t get sick at school and bring home any germs. It also tastes like honey and is delicious! I’d spray this daily if you need extra immune support, or use this during cold & flu season.

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#3 - Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Crewneck Sweater.

This sweater is back in stock and surely won’t last long. It comes in a ton of different color options, so be sure to choose a color that is authentic to you and your personal style! I love this chocolate brown and blue stipe. This would be so cute over a simple white dress with a pair of chocolate brown flats, or with a pair of jeans and the simple short brown heels below! The price is also unbeatable for the quality, and the cashmere keeps you nice and warm in the chillier months!

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#4 - Chocolate Fernando Heels.

I mean, how perfect would the above sweater be with some nice denim and these heels?! The perfect Fall, effortless chic look! I love a low heel because they are so wearable for a stroll through town with friends, a nice date night with your significant other, or having to run down the street after a toddler or to hail a cab for a night out! They really are that all around, perfect heel for every age of womanhood!

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#5 - Heart Bezel Drop Earrings.

Ok, in this case, I really saved the best for last ;)

If you have seen the viral Hailey Bieber earring, or if you just love a good light weight bezel drop earring, then these are definitely for you! These are sure to sell out, so get them while you can!

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We woke up early to leave Downtown Charleston and drove an hour through the country until we arrived at the nature preserve.

Our guides were two naturalists who seemed to know just about everything there is to know about plants and trees. One of them, Tom, joked that he knew three common names and three Latin names for a single plant, and had probably forgotten his own grandmother’s face because he’d run out of memory storage.

But beyond all the fascinating things we learned, two things really stayed with me.

The way they spoke about plants as living beings. And the way they used the word wort instead of simply dismissing certain plants as weeds.

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Plants are living beings, too.

Throughout our walk, the guides described how plants absorb salt water into their bodies, frequently adapt to changing seasons, and either thrive or struggle depending on their environment.

And I couldn’t help but think about how similar we are.

Just like plants, we’re constantly responding to our surroundings. We need nourishment, the right conditions to grow, and sometimes an entirely different environment to flourish.

But what struck me most was how this perspective could change our relationship with food.

What if we stopped seeing plants as just another ingredient on our grocery lists and started recognizing them as living beings?

If we humans can begin to see plants as living beings, it could allow us to be more conscious consumers. We could live together with plants. We could realize their healing powers. We could be grateful for the plant giving its life to us for us to survive. We could eat more cleanly and more consciously. We could prioritize more whole foods and vegetables instead of shopping for processed foods on grocery store shelves. We could eat slower and give thanks over every meal, instead of rushing through our meals.

What if a weed isn’t really a weed?

The second thing that fascinated me was the word wort.

I immediately thought of herbs like motherwort, pennywort, and St. John’s wort. Plants that might look like ordinary weeds to an untrained eye but have long histories in traditional herbalism.

Motherwort has traditionally been associated with women’s hormonal health and calming the mind. St. John’s wort has a history of use for emotional well-being and unstable mood. Pennywort has been used in traditional herbal practices for its benefit to memory, focus and overall mental cognition.

It made me wonder how much of nature’s wisdom we overlook simply because we haven’t learned to recognize it.

There’s something beautiful about rediscovering the knowledge, traditions, and relationship with nature that generations before us understood so intimately.

Perhaps reconnecting with ourselves also means reconnecting with the natural world.

It begins with slowing down enough to notice what’s already here.

A little Sunday reminder from Mother Nature. ♡

In my early years of my career, I gravitated towards the Fashion and Beauty world and was a retail buyer for many years. Buying for high end boutiques like the boutiques at the Four Seasons and Fred Segal - shout out to my LA girls who know!

As I’ve gotten older, and more importantly, as I’ve gotten sick, that focus on fashion turned into a love for both fashion and wellness. A desire to make myself feel good, not only by looking good on the outside, but truly feeling good on the inside too!

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With that, I ditch the toxins, and only bring into my home (and yours) clean ingredients that won’t harm our skin or our environment. Things that will keep us feeling well and keep us looking even better!

As we approach Fall and the weather starts to turn, here are my weekly Top 5 Picks ✦

#1 - These bad boys speak for themselves. A perfect Fall essential, you can dress up or down. Easy to pair with a heel or ballet flat, simple white tee, and statement necklace. For my gals who love the $438 Donni. Tafetta Drawstring Pant and have been eyeing the $198 Reformation Olina cropped pant, these are $118 and worth every penny! I have them in multiple colors, and every color-way is a girl’s best friend

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#2 - Close rival for the #1 spot, I have loved this brand for quite some time now. This London based, female lead, conscious fashion brand, delivers timeless staples with flare, time and time again. Even though the brand is a UK based brand, if you have ever had Copenhagen on your vision board, this brand is for you. Pair this dress with a simple flat or a pair of knee high boots.

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#3 - Now let’s talk about cozy. This Ugg shoe with the thick lug sole, can finally be more than just a house slipper! I wear these to pilates on a chilly morning and for walking my Dog, Duke, at night. A perfect Fall staple. Get these quick since they are starting to sell out online at Anthro and a few other retailers.

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#4 - My all time favorite fragrance. This fragrance is Yuka approved (79/100 rating) and is free of harmful chemicals. It took me quite a while to find a clean fragrance I like, especially since I was so committed to my Diptyque. When I stumbled upon this fragrance in the health & wellness store, Erewhon, in LA and smelt how wonderful it smelt, I knew I was ready to make the switch. This fragrance also truly lasts and won’t fade after a long day. It also helps me relax when I spray it on in the morning since it’s truly functional and clean. This was probably my best find this Summer, and it’s the perfect scent for all seasons!

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#5 - Last but certainly not least! This reversible trench coat is the perfect Fall item. This item is partially sold out on sites like Anthro and is still listed for full price, but I was able to score mine from the site linked below for almost 50% off! It also has a perfect bow detail on the back, and has the sweet bow detail on both the red/navy check side and the nude side. It is also the perfect light beige color (even better irl!).

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After countless MRIs, X-Rays, and Physical Therapy appointments, with no severe structural damage found beyond a slipped disc and nerve damage, being able to find Somatic tracking was one of my biggest blessings.

If you’re someone who has had countless X-rays, countless MRIs, endless PT appointments—and still find yourself in chronic pain—this may be worth exploring for you too.

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Somatic tracking is an increasingly studied tool in mind-body healing and the treatment of chronic pain.

At its core, somatic tracking asks something surprisingly simple:

Can we become curious about our pain instead of afraid of it? Can we simply notice it?

• How does it feel?

• Where is it in the body?

• Does it move or shift?

• What thoughts come up when we feel it?

• What is our mindset when the pain is coming on?

• What is the mental association we have with our pain when it is in specific parts of our body?

Instead of immediately thinking:

This sensation is a problem. I need to get rid of it.

Somatic tracking asks for something softer:

Can I simply notice this?
Can I be curious about it?

That shift—from fear to curiosity—is the heart of the practice.

So if you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, the next time you’re in pain, I’d love for you to try this.

Try sitting or lying somewhere comfortable and gently bring your attention toward the sensation.

Where exactly is it?

Is it pressure? Tightness? Warmth? Tingling? Pulling? Throbbing?

Does it have edges?

Does it stay perfectly still or does it move?

And perhaps most importantly:

Can I experience this sensation without immediately deciding that it means danger?

That’s it! That’s somatic tracking!

In doing this practice, we help tell our bodies that we are safe, and we begin to break the fear-pain loop.

What is the fear-pain loop?

Imagine feeling a twinge in your lower back.

Your brain immediately thinks: Oh no. My back.

You tense. You monitor it. You start moving differently. You check whether it’s still there five minutes later. Then again ten minutes later.

Before you know it, your attention is organized around the pain.

The sensation creates fear.
The fear increases vigilance.
The vigilance makes the sensation feel more significant.
And the sensation reinforces the fear.

That doesn’t mean you’re consciously creating your pain. It means the brain can become very good at learning what it believes it needs to protect us from.

Somatic tracking aims to interrupt that cycle—not by pretending the pain isn’t real, but by helping the nervous system learn a different association.

By doing Somatic Tracking practices, we are teaching our bodies that:

Sensation does not automatically equal danger.

We are teaching our minds, bodies, and souls, that we are safe.

Affirm it with me:

I am safe to feel.
I am safe to soften.
I am safe in my body.
My body is a safe place for me to be. 🤍

For the past several years, I’ve been quietly navigating a whole constellation of health issues—Hashimoto’s, adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, chronic hip and back pain from a car accident years ago, brain fog, fatigue…and so much more.

And like so many people living within the modern Western world, I responded by trying to fix myself from every possible angle.

The Fullscript supplements. The Instagram-algorithm supplements. The Erewhon top-shelf wellness trends. The nutrition coach. Gut microbiome tests. Monthly blood work. Physical therapy. Psychiatrists. Acupuncture. Workout programs. Wellness podcasts. Yuka-approved everything. Red light. Sauna. Lymphatic drainage plate.

You name it.

If it was marketed to me as “wellness,” I was bought in.

And while some things genuinely helped, nothing ever fully clicked.

Ironically, the closest I came to feeling like myself again wasn’t through another supplement or protocol.

It was through acupuncture, yoga, and Pilates—practices that brought me back into my body instead of deeper into my head.

As someone with an incredibly air-heavy astrological chart, I’ve slowly realized just how much of my life I’ve lived mentally.

Thinking. Analyzing. Anticipating. Co-ruminating.

Trying to intellectually solve emotional and physical discomfort instead of actually allowing myself to feel and move through it.

When I found yoga, Pilates, and acupuncture, I thought what I had been craving all along was somatic connection—a true return to the body.

And in many ways, I was. And I will continue to share with you all the importance of somatics and nervous system regulation for longevity, health, and wellness.

But it wasn’t until a recent trip to Nosara, Costa Rica, that another piece clicked into place.

While I was there, an intuitive practitioner introduced my friend and me to Louise Hay’s You Can Heal Your Life. In the back of the book, Hay associates different physical ailments with emotional patterns and offers corresponding affirmations.

Something about it cracked me wide open.

Not because I believe every illness can simply be “thought away” but because it made me consider something much bigger:

What if I had spent years treating my mind, body, and inner life as completely separate things?

So much of wellness can feel fragmented.

We treat the physical body here.

The mind over there.

And the soul almost nowhere.

We wait until the fire has erupted before attempting to extinguish it. We medicate symptoms. Numb discomfort. Optimize performance. Search endlessly for the next external solution.

But how often do we get quiet enough to ask what is happening within us?

What if anxiety isn’t experienced only through our thoughts, but through our bodies too?

What if grief changes the way we hold ourselves?

What if years of chronic stress shape the way our nervous systems respond to the world?

What if our emotional and physical experiences are far more interconnected than we’ve been taught to believe?

Someone recently said something to me that has really deeply resonated with me:

“I don’t love the word healing, because it implies we are broken. But we arrived here whole.”

That stayed with me.

Because maybe the goal isn’t becoming someone new.

Maybe it’s remembering who we were before the noise.

Before the disconnection.

Before the constant striving to fix ourselves.

I don’t have all the answers. I’m still learning. Still questioning. Still unlearning so much of what I’ve been taught about wellness, productivity, medicine, femininity, and what it means to feel well.

But I do know this:

The moments I feel most alive are the moments I return to myself.

Connecting mind, body, and soul. Getting quiet enough to hear my intuition. Moving my body because it feels good rather than because it needs to look a certain way. Breathing deeply. Choosing presence over perfection.

Maybe wholeness is remembering that we were never broken to begin with.

I’ve been looking at different areas of my life lately—my relationships, friendships, work, daily habits, even the ways I spend my time—and asking myself a deceptively simple question: Would the person I am today choose this?

• If I were offered this job today, would I accept it?

• If I met this person today, would I choose to build a friendship with them?

• If I were beginning this romantic relationship today, would I still choose it?

• If I were creating my life from scratch, would this still belong in it?

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I think sometimes we mistake longevity for alignment. We continue relationships because of how long we’ve known someone. We stay committed to paths because of how much we’ve already invested in them. We maintain identities because they’re familiar, not necessarily because they’re still true.

But something can have been deeply meaningful to you and still no longer be meant for you. I really want that to sink in.

Something can have been deeply meaningful to you and still no longer be meant for you.

You can appreciate what something gave you. You can love someone for who they’ve been in your life. You can honor the version of yourself who once chose it. And you can still let it go.

You don’t owe past versions of yourself continuity.

In fact, sometimes our insistence on remaining consistent with who we’ve been is exactly what keeps us from becoming more fully who we are.

I’ve been thinking about this particularly in relationships.

Who am I choosing to relate to today?

Am I responding to someone from the person I am now, or from an older version of myself who needed to feel chosen, saved, validated, or included?

There is a difference between honoring history and allowing history to determine your future.

Maybe growth asks us to stop relating to our lives through who we used to be and start choosing from who we are now.

A few questions I’ve been sitting with lately to connect deeper to myself, to the self I am today:

• Who gets access to me?

• Who do I actively choose, not simply continue choosing?

• What does commitment actually mean to me?

• Where does attraction become attachment?

• Where am I compromising myself to preserve connection?

• Which relationships remain when I stop performing for belonging?

And perhaps the biggest question:

If I trusted the person I’ve become, what would I choose now?

Sometimes it’s about giving ourselves permission to release what belonged to an earlier chapter—with gratitude, with love, and without needing to make letting it go wrong.

You are allowed to love what was and still choose what is.

While it’s impossible to know whether any one exposure contributed to his illness, the conversation was a powerful reminder that what we bring into our homes and our environments matters.

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My friend, who also struggles with a few auto-immune diseases, also shared something I’d never connected before. Every week after her home was cleaned, she’d develop intense migraines. It’s safe to wonder if the heavily fragranced cleaning products are playing a role in keeping her sick and keeping her from feeling alive and whole within her own home.

Research has shown that many conventional cleaning products can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and reducing unnecessary exposure, especially in enclosed indoor spaces, is one way many people choose to create a healthier home.

That conversation inspired me to put together something I’ve been meaning to create for a long time:

The Whole Home Edit.

A collection of the non-toxic home products from cleaning supplies to everyday essentials that I genuinely use and love. These products help me create a home that feels beautiful, peaceful, and supportive of my wellbeing.

For me, wellness doesn’t stop with what we eat or the supplements we take.

It’s also the air we breathe. The products we touch. The spaces we spend our lives in.

Home should be one of the safest places for our bodies to rest, recover, and simply be.

If you’re looking to make a few simple swaps, I’ve linked my favorite products below.

✨ The Whole Home Edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4509439

I was able to grow up more connected to nature and to my community. I was able to sit next to my grandma as she sewed beautiful outfits for us all and next to my grandpa as he put puzzles together with his friends on the patio in the sunshine.

Health and wellness has come a long way with all of our optimizations but I do think there is something powerful in returning to simplicity. Remembering what our grandparents taught us before the age of extreme tech advancements.

Lately I've been wondering if the future of wellness looks a lot like the past.

Sunlight instead of screens.

Meals made from real ingredients.

Walking because life required it.

Playful creativity and dancing in the kitchen.

Creating things with our hands instead of being stuck in front of blue light computers for hours on end.

Deep friendships and in person conversations instead of constant notifications and dms.

Rest that wasn't viewed as laziness but appreciated as part of our natural rhythm.

I moved to Charleston from the hustle and bustle of LA because I was drawn to the simplicity, the walkability, the community, the connection to nature, and the feeling of safety in a time when I needed it the most. When my nervous system was stuck in fight or flight. A part of Charleston’s charm is its history and its simplicity.

What I hope for our future generations is that we can return to some of these core simple behaviors of our ancestors in our return to self and return to community. In our return to wholeness.