Wellness Starts Here
Let’s be honest: time is a valuable resource, and you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. With the constant influx of information about the latest fitness trends, wellness tips, and new products, it can be easy to feel like you’re drowning in options. It’s understandable if you feel like giving up! That’s why I’m here to help break down all this information and share my favorite go-to resources. My aim is to simplify your wellness journey and guide you in creating a personalized approach and lifestyle that fits your needs. To get started, review my four steps below. Then continue by referencing my wellness tab on my site that includes wellness plans, nutrition, fasting, getting active, and self care. I’m wishing you all the best as you embark on your wellness journey.
Step 1: Understand Your Body
This interview is worth a listen where Dr. Mindy Pelz explains how your body functions and how to get back on track.
Step 2: Go Clean With Your Skin Care
Become familiar with toxins and chemicals in beauty products and make a stance to go clean. One application that I love is Yuka. You can download this application on your phone and scan your products to see how they rate on the clean scale of 100. Before you buy a new product, give it a scan and see how it rates. It’s surprising how many products market that they are safe but may contain toxic ingredients. Also, watch this video to learn more.
3. Go Clean Within Your Household
Dr. Roger Seheult, a board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care, and sleep medicine at Loma Linda University, explains these forever chemicals such as PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, and BPA and their potential impact on your health. Take a listen.
4. Understanding and Assessing Your Mental Health
This is a 4-part series on how you can understand and assess your mental health. The series is led by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology—and by courtesy, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences—at Stanford School of Medicine. He interviews Dr. Paul Conti, M.D., a psychiatrist who trained at Stanford School of Medicine, completed his residency at Harvard Medical School, and later established his clinical practice (aka. the Pacific Premiere Group). This interview does a deep dive on all of the facets of mental health and wellbeing. Click the video below to learn more.
5. Practice Self Care
Practicing self-care isn’t indulgent — it’s foundational. In a world that constantly demands our attention, energy, and productivity, self-care is how we restore balance and protect our well-being. It allows us to show up fully for our families, our work, and ourselves without running on empty.
At its core, self-care is about maintenance. Just as a car needs regular servicing to function properly, our bodies and minds require intentional care to perform at their best. When we consistently ignore stress, fatigue, or emotional overwhelm, it eventually shows up in other ways — burnout, irritability, illness, or mental exhaustion. Practicing self-care helps prevent those breakdowns before they happen.
Emotionally, self-care builds resilience. Taking time to process feelings, set boundaries, rest, or do something that brings joy strengthens your ability to handle challenges. It creates space to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. Even small daily rituals — a quiet cup of coffee, a walk outside, journaling, prayer, or exercise — can regulate the nervous system and lower stress levels.
Physically, self-care supports long-term health. Adequate sleep, nourishing meals, hydration, and movement aren’t luxuries; they are basic needs. When consistently prioritized, they improve focus, immune function, mood stability, and energy levels. Over time, these habits reduce the risk of chronic health issues and enhance overall vitality.
Self-care also reinforces self-worth. When you make time for your own needs, you send yourself a powerful message: I matter. This mindset shift influences every area of life — relationships become healthier, boundaries become clearer, and decision-making becomes more aligned with your values.
Importantly, self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. It isn’t always spa days or vacations. Often, it’s saying no when necessary, asking for help, unplugging from technology, or simply allowing yourself to rest without guilt. It’s about intentional choices that replenish rather than drain you.
When practiced consistently, self-care creates sustainability. It allows you to pursue goals, care for others, and manage responsibilities without sacrificing your mental and physical health in the process. Ultimately, self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how we stay strong, present, and capable for the long run. Here are some resources to help get you started.