Hey Reader! Everywhere you look right now, someone’s telling you how to plan your year. Resolutions, vision boards, endless to-do lists—it’s overwhelming, right? But here’s the thing: most of these methods fail because they’re focused on motivation, not meaning. Resolutions often fade because they lack real intention. Motivation will only get you so far, which usually isn't far enough. And I'm guessing if you've set resolutions before, you already know this. What if, instead of resolutions,...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The holidays are full of joy and celebration, but let’s be honest: they can leave us feeling more exhausted than energized. Between the travel, the social commitments, and the endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like you need a holiday from the holidays. I know it's New Year's Eve and we're almost to the other side, but I also know if you don't approach renewal with intention, it just won't happen. And wouldn't starting 2025 refreshed and not worn-down be amazing? Even if it...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Christmas Eve! I hope today and the next few are full of joy and love. And if they aren't, it's ok. That's why I wrote today's message. And as promised, it's (relatively:)) brief! I know you probably have plenty to do! The holidays have a way of magnifying everything we feel. They bring joy, connection, and celebration—but they can also stir up grief, stress, and anxiety. And that's okay. Two things can be true at once. You can feel deeply grateful for the people in your life...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Well, it certainly wasn't my intention to announce the end of Season 1 and then become a ghost in all my social and communication channels, but my life has really been life-ing lately. A huge part of my decision to call it a season was to be able to take a break and the universe agreed. But instead of the "break" I thought I needed to take which included annual planning for 2025, finishing all the books on my list, making lots of changes to the podcast for season 2, working on a...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Hi Reader, As 2024 comes to a close, I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all of you who joined me on this journey through Season 1 of Life Intended. What began as a creative passion project has blossomed into a platform for deep, meaningful conversations about living intentionally in every aspect of life. This week’s solo episode is a reflection on the lessons that emerged from Season 1 as I bring it to a close. I’ve learned so much from my guests and chose my top 10 takeaways...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, chances are you’ve felt it—that sense of change in your body and mood that you can’t quite explain. Maybe you’ve noticed weight gain, disrupted sleep, or even a feeling that you’re just “not yourself.” Here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. In this week's episode of Life Intended, I had the absolute privilege of speaking with Kelley Maple, a Family Nurse Practitioner and the Chief Medical Officer of Medical Anti-Aging....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I'm keeping it short today - the newsletter, this week's podcast episode, my to-do list - everything. We all have enough to do this week, right?! So, here's a message I feel is both timely and timeless... What if this holiday season, instead of getting caught up in stress and to-dos, you focused on gratitude? Not the surface-level or transactional kind we tend to mention around the Thanksgiving table—but deep, intentional gratitude that changes how you see the world. Gratitude...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, This week’s solo episode of Life Intended is one that’s very close to my heart. I decided to take a break from interviews to explore a topic I believe is at the core of intentional living: self-reflection. So why dedicate an entire episode to this? Because I've experienced firsthand the power of pausing and asking myself the tough questions. We live in a world where we're constantly on the go, juggling endless responsibilities, and it’s easy to fall into autopilot mode. But when...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Think about the relationships that mean the most to you: your partner, close friends, family, colleagues, maybe even the connection you have with yourself. What if I told you there’s one simple shift that could deepen every single one of those relationships? It’s this: learning to truly listen. I’m not talking about the kind of listening we often do, nodding along while our minds are racing to respond. I’m talking about listening with vulnerability, with genuine curiosity, and...
2 months ago • 3 min read