The first time I ever presented this concept that ‘what you see in another person is, in some way, also a reflection of you’ to my students in a college course on Positive Psychology, I got lots of blank stares and probably an equal amount of dirty looks. Rightfully so. This topic isn't for the faint of heart.

There’s a reason that the global health and wellness industry is worth over 4 trillion dollars - people want to feel good. It’s that simple. So, why then do people think that following a complicated and restrictive diet or meal plan is the key to feeling healthy and happy?

Can you describe your community? Your support network? Your “people”? Or are you actually spending too much of your spare time scrolling through Instagram? We live in disconnected and divisive times. Yes, we are more connected via social media than we ever have been before. Sadly, it seems to have replaced real connection.

How do your thoughts create your reality? You’ve probably heard this saying “watch your thoughts, your thoughts become words, watch your words, your words become actions”. Your thoughts create your reality! And what you think influences how you feel.

What’s that scent? More importantly, what’s in that scent? Probably poison. Fragrance, natural fragrance, parfum, essential oil blends, what’s the difference? Could the “fragrance” in your favourite scent be toxic? What about the scent in your makeup, in your hair products, face creams, in your laundry soap?

Are you a get up at 6 a.m. and go until 9 p.m. kind of person? Do you feel like you are “racing against the clock” nearly every day? Is your motto “rest is for the weary”? And when you do get “rest”, is it truly as restorative as it should be?

I call this Old Country Soup because the flavours really remind me of a lot of recipes my Hungarian grandma used to make for me. Unlike a lot of Hungarian recipes, this one is VEGAN and gluten-free! I love making this recipe in the fall, when cold and flu season is underway, as it contains tons of anti-oxidant rich veggies and anti-inflammatory spices.

Romantic relationships can be the most rewarding and fun experience or they can be the most stressful and difficult one. It all comes down to how you do it. Here's your guide on what not to do in relationships. You may be surprised by what you read.

As women growing up in today’s world, we’ve commonly been taught to apologize for doing the very things we need to do to live our best life. It’s time we start to pay attention to those two words that mean so much, acknowledge the beliefs that both lead to and result from them, and commit to feeling less sorry for our actions and desires.

It’s that time of year that always reminds us to give thanks and express gratitude. Hopefully, Thanksgiving Day isn’t the only day of the year that you reflect on your blessings and share with friends and family. Ideally, it’s something you should be doing everyday! Ideally, it’s something you should be doing everyday!

One thing that I’ve found in journaling is that once I get writing about something that is on my mind, what ends up on paper are things I wouldn’t even admit to myself. But once I see it, I know it’s the truth.

'Tis the season for all things pumpkin. So give this recipe a try if you’re craving something sweet and pumpkin-spicy but your body needs something nourishing! These muffins are a pumpkin version of my most addicting chocolate paleo muffins. They are paleo, low in sugar, refined sugar-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and super filling.

Who am I? Figuring that out should be easy, right? If you’re like most of us, you’ve spent much of your life figuring out who other people want you to be so that you can be her. How much time have you spent figuring out who you are, and how to be you - you know, the authentic you? The one you’ve been hiding, the you you actually want to be.

My go-to face mask soothes inflammation and it's made with only 3 ingredients! These 3 ingredients are nutrition powerhouses that work together to be anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and even anti-aging! Check out the recipe here.

On one end of the happiness spectrum is “trying to be happy” and on the other is “letting yourself be happy”. I’m sorry to say, but they are on opposite sides of the spectrum for a good reason. They cannot and will not coexist. For as long as you are trying to be happy, you are not letting yourself be genuinely happy.