Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? What are you up to this weekend?

We’re just hanging out here and home and I’m looking forward to a low-key weekend after lots of holiday activities and adventures. It’s suddenly winter here in Tucson – rainy and freezing!- and we’re enjoying lots of puppy snuggles in between trying to keep Lola from destroying all of the furniture.

(I keep trying to get a pic of Maisey and Lola together but they’re always moving at lightning speed together)

Liv turned 14 yesterday and I can’t even believe it. Thank you so so much to my OG reader friends who have been there since the early days. I had a couple of you reach out on Instagram yesterday to tell me you were reading the blog while I was shaking it teaching Zumba with her in my belly. It really feels like yesterday and 14 lifetimes ago at the same time.

Her birth story part 1 is here and part 2 is here.

I post less of the kids here on the blog – I ask for permission before I post anything – but she’s the wittiest, sweetest girl with a heart of gold. She’s also obsessed with K Pop, which is a big reason why we’re going to Seoul this summer. We just had cake here at the house since we’re heading to San Diego and Disney next week to celebrate!

For now, it’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

1.9 Friday Faves

Fashion, beauty, random:

Always the Farm Rio! They’ve had so many great sales this season, but this one is from Rent the Runway. I’m still using and loving the Unlimited membership. It’s amazing for events and travel, and also helps keep me from shopping *quite so much.* Read more

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we’re kicking off 2026 with a conversation all about longevity – not just living longer, but living better.

This episode is your realistic, no-extremes roadmap to building habits that support strength, energy, resilience, and joy for the long haul. If you’re tired of all-or-nothing New Year’s goals and want something that actually sticks, this one’s for you!

Here’s what we chat about:

• Why longevity goals matter more than vanity goals (and how to anchor your habits to a deeper “why”)
• The sweet spot for daily movement, including step count targets that actually support long-term health
• Functional strength benchmarks every woman should work toward for independence and resilience as we age
• The non-negotiable role sleep plays in inflammation, hormones, metabolism, and overall longevity
• How chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can stall healing and impact long-term health
• Daily and weekly nervous system practices that support recovery, digestion, and emotional resilience
• Longevity-focused nutrition guidelines that prioritize protein, fiber, metabolic flexibility, and simplicity
• How to habit-stack your way into sustainable change—without overhauling your entire life

198: Longevity Goals, Strength & Sustainable Health Habits for the New Year

This episode is practical, empowering, and designed to help you feel strong, energized, and capable not just this year, but decades from now.

Take a listen and tell me which longevity habit you’re starting with first .

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Looking back on the year and sharing some of the things I’ll be working on in 2026.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having an amazing week so far. The kids are back in school, Liv’s 14th birthday is this week (HOW?!), and I’m just now starting to get my life together. I was feeling so productive until we hit winter break, and I’ve been very slowly getting back into things.

I’m looking forward to finding a routine again, for some fun things coming up, and cautiously optimistic about the New Year.

Some personal highlights from 2025:

– We went to Disneyland to celebrate Liv’s birthday

– Beefsteak with friends

– The Pilot retired from the Air Force

– We celebrated Wyatt’s Bar Mitzvah

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Sharing the details for the health planning class if you’re spending this week getting your goals together for the New Year!

Hi friends! Happy New Year!! I hope that everything is going well so far. I’ve missed you guys. I feel like it’s been holiday chaos for two weeks and we also got a puppy! We have so much to catch up on, but I feel like I’m finally coming out from the piles of wrapping paper and cheese to get my life back together

For myself, I figured I’d count today as the start of the New Year. When it happens on a Thursday, I think you get a free pass for the rest of the week. While a lot of my daily routines will stay the same, I still have some big personal, health and fitness goals that I’m going to share here tomorrow.

For today’s post, I wanted to share a replay of the health planning class that we did in December.

If you’ve been thinking:

“I meant to sit down and plan this year…”

“I want to be intentional, but I’m already feeling behind…”

“I don’t want to wing my health again in 2026…”

Consider this your friendly reminder that you’re not late. You’re right on time.

The 2026 Health Planning Class already happened live, but I created it intentionally so it could be just as powerful on replay, especially for anyone who’s just now finding the space to think clearly about their goals.

If you missed the live class, you can still access the full replay and use it to create a personalized, realistic health plan for the year ahead.

Simply add your email here and you’ll automatically get everything in your inbox.

Why Most People Struggle With Health Goals (It’s Not Discipline)

Every January, I see the same pattern.

Women are motivated. They care. They want to feel better.

But they don’t have a clear plan that fits their body and real life.

That’s not a willpower problem…. it’s a planning problem.

Most people are trying to:

Do too much at once

Follow generic advice that doesn’t apply to them

Fix symptoms without understanding the order of operations

This class was designed to change that.

It’s not about a “new year, new you” mindset.

It’s about clarity, strategy, and starting in the right place.

What You’ll Learn in the Health Planning Class Replay

When you sign up, you’ll get immediate access to the full workshop replay so you can watch it on your own time: pause, rewind, take notes, and come back to it as needed.

Inside the class, we walk through:

– How to reflect on last year without judgment

– How to identify what’s actually holding you back right now

– How to set goals that support hormones, energy, sleep, and metabolism

– How to stop guessing and start prioritizing

This is especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start — even if you already “know a lot” about health.

Creating Your Custom Health Plan (With ChatGPT)

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Sharing a recap of the books I’ve read lately and if they’re worth adding to your collection.

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. The kids and I are off for a hike, and then it’s back home to continue tackling their closet clean-outs. We make such a mess in the process but it’s worth it!

For today’s post, I wanted to share some of the books I’ve read lately. Since the kids went back to school, I haven’t made reading as much of a priority. I’ve missed it, and it’s felt good to get back into it! I’ve been trying to listen to books while doing chores and that’s helped this month. Too.

Here’s a roundup of the recent reads and if I’d recommend adding them to your list!

Books from lately

Lies I Taught in Medical School

In Lies I Taught in Medical School, Dr. Robert Lufkin challenges many of the long-held assumptions of conventional medicine, especially around nutrition, chronic disease, and preventative care. Drawing from his own medical training and clinical experience, he exposes how outdated guidelines, pharmaceutical influence, and limited nutrition education can lead to ineffective – or even harmful- health advice.

Dr. Robert Lufkin walks through how many doctors are trained with outdated nutrition guidelines and limited tools for preventing chronic disease, then shares how his own views shifted after years in practice and in teaching. It’s eye-opening without being preachy, and empowering in the sense that it reminds you that your health isn’t something you hand over blindly. You’re allowed to ask questions, seek root causes, and advocate for what actually makes you feel better. 10/10

From Amazon:

For the first time in history, chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity plague our population on a global scale. From a seasoned physician, this paradigm-shifting book comprehensively explains the linked cause of chronic diseases and exposes th