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Nature is so resilient - transforming through each

Nature is so resilient - transforming through each season from moderate to extreme weather conditions, always persevering in the end 🍁❄️

And She will continue to persevere, as long as we take care of Her…

(Same goes for our body and mind.)

We can care for ourselves, each other, and our planet during the upcoming holiday season and beyond by celebrating with more mindful, ecologically-forward gifts made from more earth-friendly materials.

Please enjoy my updated free Ecological Gift Guide: products and brands that prioritize the health of people and planet.

Link in bio 🌎 🎁✌🏻

Don’t forget to reap the healing benefits from nature this season, too:

•Bundle up and go outside whenever possible.
•Breathe in the fresh winter air.
•Notice the sky above and feel the ground below.
•Watch animals bustling around or plants waiting patiently for spring.
•Allow your nervous system to settle and restore.

[Insert data and studies on the benefits of forest bathing, salt water and cold water exposure, fresh air, sunlight, “earthing,” and nature’s overall positive effect on the immune system.] 🌱

How might you practice physical, mental, and ecological care this season?

Take good care of yourselves and our Mother Earth,

S

📷: A magical fairy stream bath (read: ice plunge) during an Alpine hike in July 2024 ⛰️

(Working title: Back To My Roots 🧚🏻✨)

So grateful to have access to such incredible natural surroundings in les Alpes-Maritimes ☀️🌲🌊

Sono Italiana 🤍🇮🇹 A bit about my Italian

Sono Italiana 🤍🇮🇹 A bit about my Italian grandparents, Dee and Frank:

My grandmother Adeline (Dee) was born in Chicago as a first generation American; her parents came over from Naples when they were younger.

Her mother Theresa owned a bakery in Chicago, sold bread to the Mob, gave bread away during the Great Depression, and was the first woman in her neighborhood to drive a delivery truck.

My grandfather Francesco (Frank) was born in Naples, and around age 7 came to America by boat via Ellis Island with his mother and siblings.

They joined his father Pasquale in Chicago, where he had already been working for a printing company (he was also a clarinet player in an Italian marching band).

My grandpa quickly learned English so he could interact with other kids; he met my grandma in their neighborhood when they were teens (he claimed early on he would marry her).

He renounced his Italian citizenship to serve as an infantryman in WWII for the US; my grandma worked as a secretary for an army colonel in downtown Chicago.

He was awarded a Purple Heart after the war, had 4 kids with my grandma, and moved the family (plus my grandma’s charismatic Neapolitan parents) to California — there he became a respected dentist, beloved faculty member, and prolific researcher at UCLA.

My grandparents, my mom, and her brothers celebrated Italian holidays with us growing up — especially feast of the 7 fishes on Christmas Eve, with Rat Pack music on repeat.

Most of my memories of them are food-related, naturally: pizzelle at Christmas, Easter cake (pigna di pasqua) and cookies, rectangle pan pizzas which nana cut into squares with scissors, meatballs, chicken soup with orzo and many spoonfuls of parmesan, lasagna, my grandpa peeling fruit after dinner with a small knife and passing it around the table for everyone to share.

They were so proud to be both American and Italian; they welcomed our friends like their own extended family (alongside their church and golf club communities, of course).

Continued in comments 👇🏻

food is a universal cultural anchor, and - as hipp

food is a universal cultural anchor, and - as hippocrates reminds us - is also medicinal, so it’s no surprise that a nourishing meal is so physically and emotionally soothing.

this is especially true during transformative times like autumn, and all throughout the colder months when you want to bundle up under a blanket with a warm beverage.

over the years of studying, health coaching, and experimenting with different holistic modalities and diets for my own healing, i’ve found that healthy, nourishing food doesn’t have to be overly complicated or highly restrictive.

as i explored different recipes and techniques - which, like any skill, is an ongoing process - cooking started to come more naturally to me; i learned that throwing together a satisfying meal could be creative, simple, and fun.

because fall and winter are times to turn inward and into the kitchen for mind-body nourishment, i’m happy to share what i’ve learned and what i’ve eaten that tasted really good, just like when i turn to my personal arsenal of chefs and cooks for tips.

here are some autumnal eats that kept me feeling fueled and anchored in good times and strange transitional times; on warm sunny days and crispy windy days, etc etc.

recipes i lightly followed are in the substack post / on my website “simple & nourishing autumnal eats” — links in bio ✌🏻

brief descriptions in comments 👇🏻🥞🍁🧈🥖🍳🍝

what meals have been nourishing you so far this season?

take good care,

s

as i come out of my self-proclaimed mindful mornin

as i come out of my self-proclaimed mindful morning month, i am reflecting on how i generally desire to feel throughout the day in general — especially after an intense political race in the US, including the more cheerful intensity of the upcoming winter holidays and new year.

something i have been aiming for lately (maybe for my whole life?) is how to be a light; how to offer light in darkness; how to shine a light on what needs to be seen for the wellbeing of the mind, the body, and the planet.

for what it’s worth, here are daily, year-round, lifelong lessons from an inspiring spiritually hungry summer podcast episode by the lovely @monicarberg74 and @michaelberg (thanks for being a light!) 🪟✨

“be like a window” (my interpretation) :

•allow things to shine through you — let your gifts, your talents, and your authentic self shine fully 🌟

•don’t take ownership of it — share and give, and don’t let your gifts, talents, intelligence (etc) define you ✌🏻

•clear out the blocks, and keep the window clean to let light shine clearly — if and when your ego or other physical / mental obstacles get in the way, clean it up and keep shining 💡

how do you let the light in and let yourself shine?

take good care,

s

over the last 5.5 years of living in france, i’v

over the last 5.5 years of living in france, i’ve learned a lot about slowing down and savoring – especially as it relates to food (fact: bread and butter soothe the soul).

and after the past election-related anxiety-provoking months (among other global concerns), we could all probably use something as soothing as a cozy french meal.

here are a few ways to enjoy a french-inspired mindful morning – whether you’re somewhere in france, or at home binging @emilyinparis …

if you try my mindful morning virtual workshop, you can schedule a 45-minute consultation with me to curate your own morning rituals to optimize your mood, energy, and physical / emotional wellbeing.

download my free mindful morning self-care ebook for more customizable recipes and morning ritual tips to nourish the body, mind, and planet.

*all links in bio ✨

(fun fact: the word “mindful” in french can generally be translated as “reflection,” “full / complete consciousness,” or “attention.”)

what country or culture inspires you to slow down and savor your mornings?

take good care,

s

soothing post-election imagery (and reflections ab

soothing post-election imagery (and reflections about understanding each other👇🏻) : a calm sunday morning in the south of france 🇫🇷

i have heard a lot of people (myself included) say that they just don’t understand the opposing political party or their followers.

as someone who has lived in a country for almost 6 years without 100% understanding or being understood (a privileged choice), i’ve learned a lot about the importance of and compassion behind communication.

as the non-native speaker, i’ve had to adjust my words and concentrate on how to get my point across — even if it’s not 100% clear or not exactly what i want to say.

as the non-native listener, i’ve had to be super present and pay close attention to the speaker(s) — i’ve also had to learn how to be honest when i don’t understand and ask for clarification or move on.

sometimes people (myself included) have been impatient or short with me and didn’t give me a chance, which either left me nervous laughing or crying (often both).

but when both sides have been patient, receptive, as clear as possible, and have made conscious efforts to understand and be understood, it has left me feeling with so much hope, gratitude, and relief — like the gap of division was narrowed.

i don’t know what the future holds, i don’t have all the answers and don’t think moving to another country will solve all the problems (even thought it’s great!), but i know that human connection (and connection to nature) is vital.

my wish for the future of all people is to be willing and make an effort to communicate more clearly, listen more deeply, and find solutions / commonalities in differences that we’ll always undoubtedly have.

my wish for all of us today who are confused, angry, scared, and who don’t understand is that we find a safe way to express our post-election feelings, and do whatever we need to do to cultivate even a little bit of peace, calm, hope, and equanimity ✌🏻

life is a team effort — don’t give up on each other 🤍

final notes: peace exists, and it starts within / with us ✨

take good care,

s

📷: autumn light ☀️ / marché aux fleurs 💐🍊 / vieux nice 🇫🇷 / the original biohackers 🌊

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