Spoiler: Most of Us Are Dehydrated Let’s be honest—most of us are walking around like human raisins. It’s estimated that up to 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. While it’s hard to pin down an exact number, it feels true, doesn’t it? Look around—do most...
The Memory of Water During the long, dry winters of Central Oregon, when I feel stuck inside and confined by the cold, I often find myself daydreaming about water—floating on my back in the salty Atlantic, the ocean gently holding me beneath a big summer sky. That...
Remember last week when I turned into a sleep-deprived zombie after four days with Birdy the puppy? Well, here’s what hit me like a ton of bricks: Our nervous system hasn’t evolved. A 2.0 upgrade is not coming from on high. We’re still wired for survival—primed to...
I haven’t lived with a baby since we got Olive as a puppy nine years ago. But recently, I spent a few days with my daughter and her new pup, Birdy. And let me tell you—puppy rhythms run the show. The entire day revolved around her crystal-clear needs: ✨ Eat ✨...
As we dive into our summer book club selection–Sleep Drink Breathe by Michael Breus–I got to thinking about the topic of REST. I know it might sound like a silly question—But in a culture that shouts “You can sleep when you’re dead,” we rarely pause to ask: What does...
Germinating Wellness One Season at a Time With summer just around the corner (!!!), I’m finally ready to share something that’s been germinating in my wishful thinking for months—but felt just out of reach until now. (Thanks to Julie H. for the nudges to keep this...
