What is your relationship with alcohol? Let me ask another way… if I told you that, after today, you would never be able to drink alcohol again…how would you feel? Devastated? Anxious? Panicked? Indifferent? Relieved? The holiday season is here …and many Americans...
Having boundaries is the ultimate act of self-care. Boundaries characterize every relationship we have, whether familial, romantic, work and even total strangers. Boundaries can evolve over time, depending on the status your relationship with someone; for example: a...
Along with your roast turkey, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole, you will—hopefully—be serving up a generous portion of healthy boundaries! (We’ll circle back to the importance of boundaries shortly.) The Hallmark version of Thanksgiving depicts cozy, happy...
It’s the Year of the Water Tiger! What does this mean for us? In the Chinese zodiac, the tiger represents power, daring and a tendency to do everything on a grand scale. The tiger is associated with qualities, such as strength, boldness, passion and bravery. This is...
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to give someone you love—including yourself—healthy, home-baked treats. Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate. However, when you bake for someone else—romantic partner, friend or family member(s)—don’t assume...
This holiday season, you may experience an overwhelming feeling of loneliness. It is an understatement to say: you are not alone. What is loneliness? Scientists define loneliness as a subjective state of distress or discomfort about the perceived discrepancy between...
Whether your health goal in 2020 is to have more energy, less pain, lose weight, reduce stress, or to feel less anxious and happier, the best place to start is in your kitchen. Yes, the gift of good health starts your kitchen. I know, I know. You don’t have time. You...
Loneliness and the Holidays (Part 1) If you find yourself feeling lonely over the holidays, look at this as an opportunity to understand what is at the root of your loneliness and what you may need to pay attention to, or change in your life. Some ways to cope: 1....
Loneliness is a universal human condition. Everyone—whether single or married, with children or without, wealthy or not—has felt lonely. Feelings of loneliness can run especially deep over the holidays. You are not alone. Loneliness among Americans is now at an...
The idea of giving and/or receiving the “perfect” holiday gift can evolve over time, depending on where we are in life. In my twenties, for example, receiving (or giving) health or wellness-themed gifts were the furthest thing from my mind. I remember eagerly...
Hi, I’m Kathryn Matthews. As a Board Certified Functional Health Coach, I help clients reclaim their energy, vitality and well-being. I want you to feel empowered about taking charge of YOUR health! To learn more, see About Kathryn.