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The process of choosing our self-care can feel like another chore if we aren't sure what "self" we're really caring for.  Trust me, I know from experience.  As a compulsive self-care shopper, I didn't find out what worked for me until I took the time to understand who I am, without the messages about who I should be.  In this next phase of Making Self-Care Stick, we'll dive into the different aspects of ourselves that can give us clues for what will sustain our physical and mental health.  First, let's talk about why this journey is the foundation to happiness. If this show or message resonates with you, there's plenty from where that came from! Each Saturday I email my own personal blogs to my email list, investigating the day-to-day struggles and revelations in the world of self-care.  Sign up for the email list here!

Last April, I opened up about my journey healing from my long history of disordered eating. The further I've delved into my treatment, the more I've started to understand some of the experiences and systems that sustained my difficult relationship to my body and food for so long. In this episode, I share my experiences with the hopes to educate not just about eating disorders, but about how layered the process of loving ourselves is.   The last Make Your Own Dream Catcher event at Better Half Brewing was so much fun! Join us on February 21 at LaFortuna in Wolcott, CT.  Tickets available at this link.

In the digital age, dating has changed drastically.  Love can literally be at your finger tips, but so can an overwhelming number of wrong matches.  Today I talk with Abby Fiocco about the dating scene and what it was like to work with a dating coach to find the right fit. Come talk love on February 19 with the Watered Grass Book Club February read, The 5 Love Languages.  Register at this link to learn new strategies for how to love yourself and your partners.

Each week on Making Self-Care Stick, we break down the psychology of forming happier, healthier habits.  This week we talk about the concept of pairing- or taking an already established routine and adding a new habit to it.  Tune in to learn more! Don't forget to download your free workbook to get your new healthier, happier habits in place! All you have to do is sign up for the email list here.

In this week's episode we dive into the relationship between our sexual health and our mental and physical health with Kate Rooney, Nurse Practitioner. She explains the range of services that fall under reproductive health and we talk strategies for caring for your mind and body under that umbrella. Speaking of love, next month's Book Club is The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman! Click here to register and chekc out the other upcoming titles.

On Making Self-Care Stick, I break down the psychology of habit formation for healthier, happier habits.  This week we're talking about reinforcement! Reinforcement is anything that you add that increases the likelihood that you'll do a behavior.  It can be positive (like adding in a reward) or negative (like an alarm you want to turn off).  I'll break down the pros and cons of each style in this week's episode! Don't forget- there's a free workbook to get you started on your new habit! All you have to do is sign up for the email list.     Speaking of habits and your vision for 2020- I'm cohosting a Make Your Own Dream Catcher night with Stephanie Anderson on February 5 at Better Half Brewing Company in Bristol, CT.  Find out more and register here!

As a registered nurse, Michael Thorns was already familiar with how to heal with needles from the western perspective before becoming a licensed acupuncturist. In today's episode, Mike talks about what inspired him to make the switch, what acupuncture is, and what it can treat. Find Mike's website here to set up your acupuncture appointment! Find inspiration for new habits of happiness with the January Book Club read: How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t by Andrea Owen.  Register for the book club and check out the rest of the titles here! Don't forget to tune in on Thursday for the next episode of Making Self-Care Stick; episodes that break down the psychology of habit formation.  Check out previous episodes here!    

Each week of the Making Self-Care Stick series is focused on the psychology of forming healthier and happier habits.  On this week's episode, let's talk about accountability.  Being accountable for our goals keeps us motivated through the tricky early stages of starting something new.  Tune in to get ideas on how to hold yourself accountable to your happiness! Don't forget- there's a free workbook to help you along your journey of forming your new habit! All you have to do is sign up for the email list at this link. Speaking of habits- next month's book club is all about the 14 habits that hold women back from living their best lives, and what to do to break them.  Register for How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t at this link!

Meet Sami Jo Jensen, creator of Florapothecarie- the 100% natural & vegan beauty skin care line. Sami hand creates each formula for her products after being shocked by the toxic ingredients in our everyday skin care lines. Tune in to learn about what goes into her creations, and how this step in self-care helped her rid toxicity in other areas of her life! You can find the website here to get your hands on her products! Looking for some self-care inspiration? Join the Watered Grass Book Club to work through the 14 habits that hold women back! We'll be reading How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t by Andrea Owen for January 22- click here to register. Speaking of habits, don't forget to tune in for Making Self-Care Stick! Every Thursday I'm breaking down the psychology of forming habits that help us lead happier, healthier lives.  Up next: setting up the right rewards to keep you motivated. Tune in January 9th!  

On Making Self-Care Stick. I pull together my psychologist background and personal experiences to talk about the science behind starting new habits.  This week, let's talk about the make-or-break potential of the goals we set.  Setting our sights on the right end goals can keep us motivated and inspired while we get our habits in place. Tune in to learn the questions to ask yourself when setting up your goals! P.S. Don't forget that you can get a free workbook to go with these episodes just by signing up for the email list! Get access by clicking this link. If you're looking for more inspiration on forming healthy habits, join me for the January Book Club title: How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t.  Click the link to register!

We've all lusted over the amazing morning routines we see online, only to be thwarted by the pull of the cozy bed and snooze button.  After years of trying to start one ourselves, Body Confidence & Clarity Coach Becky Aldi and I found success by becoming accountability partners to get ourselves up and ready for our day each and every morning.  Tune into today's episode to learn how we worked around the routines that stopped us in the past with a little help from a friend. You can find Becky's website here! Find inspiration for new habits of happiness with the January Book Club read: How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t by Andrea Owen.  Register for the book club and check out the rest of the titles here! Don't forget to tune in every Thursday for Making Self-Care Stick! Every week I break down the psychology of successful habit formation so that you can feel happier and healthier.  You can find the previous episodes here.

On Making Self-Care Stick. I pull together my psychologist background and personal experiences to talk about the science behind starting new habits.  This week let's talk about time.  Finding the time for all of our responsibilities is hard, never mind the new habits we'd like to add in.  I break down the steps to go find windows of time without adding to your stress. Don't forget- there are free journaling pages to walk you through all of the content in this episode! All you have to do is sign up for the email list at this link. Looking for more habit motivation? Check out Marie Forleo's book in January's book club! Marie channels her coaching expertise into concrete steps to follow through on any goal you chose to pursue.  This is a great  book for developing an unstoppable mindset, and you can register for the book club at this link!  

  It's the most wonderful time of the year...right? This time of year we can get really overwhelmed with all of the parties, gift-giving, cold temperatures, and early sunsets.  Today I outline 12 truths to help guide our decisions so that we can feel happy, grateful, and full of joy during the holiday season.   Don't forget to go to download your favorite Truth to post on social media! Tag @wateredgrass when you do. The newest episode of Making Self-Care Stick comers out this Thursday, and we're talking about finding time in our busy schedules.  Don't forget to get your free workbook to go with the episodes by signing up for the email list! Next month's book club read is full of Self-Care tips! Register at this link to join us for Andrea Owen's How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t

Every Thursday we're exploring the psychology of forming habits that benefit our physical and emotional health.  Today we're exploring the important foundation to all habits: why are we doing it? In this episode we explore our reasons for new habits and make them meaningful so that we don't get stopped by the most common obstacles to establishing routines. Don't forget your free journal to walk you through today's episode! Sign up for my email list to get access to all of the PDF's for this series! Click here to get yours. January's book club is another great read to help you figure out habits to approach 2020 with happiness and self-love! Check out Andrea Owen's How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t and get your free journaling pages to put the book into action.  Register at this link

The winter can do a number on our skin, never mind all of the pollutants in our environment. In this episode, Stephanie Bojanowski explains her new skin care treatment, Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation. This facial process helps stimulate collagen production and reveals healthier skin without chemicals and fillers. Tune in to learn more! Do you have a habit you've been meaning to start? Get your free workbook to make it happen! Sign up for my email list and get access to the free workbook for Making Self-Care Stick! Find all the episodes that outline the psychology to habit formation at this link. Sign up by Wednesday for the December Book Club- The Happiness Project! This book comes with the perfect guide to plan out a happy and successful new year.  Click the link to register.  

On the Making Self-Care Stick series, I pull together my psychologist background and personal experiences to help you discover habits to increase your happiness, and how to get them to become part of your routine! This week, we're picking a starting place.  How do we choose a habit to start, with so many ideas out there? In this week's episode we'll examine what "happiness" might mean to us, and strategies to consider based on that meaning. Don't forget- there's a totally free PDF to go with this episode! Just sign up for the email list to get the Picking Your Path quiz. Click this link to get yours! Speaking of habits, this month's book club fits this series perfectly! In Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project, Gretchen chooses one area of her life to feel happier in each month.  Join us on December 18 on Facebook Live by registering at this link!

  On this week's episode meet two more ladies of the Discover Your Truth Center of Hamden, CT. Meet Traci Hodes, licensed psychologist, Certified Mindful Schools Teacher, and Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher. Then I chat with Jen Zehler, Mindfulness teacher about the services she provides.   Find the Discover Your Truth Center's website here! Traci Hodes' website link is here Jen Zehler's site is here With the year ending, we start to think about the upcoming year and ways we can grow.  Looking for inspiration? Join us for next month's book, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.  In this bestseller Gretchen tries to increase her happiness by targeting a specific area of her life each month.  Register and check out other upcoming titles at this link!

How many of us have a list of things we wish we did, but don't yet? So many things get in the way of us forming new habits, even if we know that they're good for us.  In this week's episode, let's talk about why we get stopped in our tracks and what this new series will do to break down those hurtles to new habits and routines through the lense of my own struggles with sticking to my self-care! Don't' forget to sign up for the Watered Grass email list to get your journaling pages that go along with this series! Totally free way to help you build in the self-care you deserve.  Click this link to get them to your inbox! Want some reading material on habits of happiness? Join next month's book club on December 18! We're reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.  In this title, Gretchen decides to find more happiness in her life by focusing on a specific area of her life each month.  Click here to register!

In this week's episode, Christine Uchich of One World Wellness will teach us about her new program for beginners, SunDo Horizons. In this interview, Christine explains what SunDo is, what will go into the Horizons program, and the benefits of having a practice. I'm so excited for the new series starting this Thursday called "Making Self-Care Stick"! It'll be all about the psychology behind forming habits that can benefit our emotional and physical well-being.  The first episode drops this Thursday at 9 a.m. Speaking of habits and happiness, check out next month's book club- The Happiness Project.  Gretchen Rubin decided to take happiness into her own hands, choosing a different area of her life each month to focus on.  The Book Club meets on Facebook Live on December 18 at 7pm EST.  Click here to register

  This is the first of two episodes featuring the ladies of the Discover Your Truth Center, a wellness center in Hamden, CT with a variety of services to meet your needs. Today we catch up with Lauri Ingram of Visioning Crystals to talk about how the center was formed and my experience trying crystal dreaming with her. Next, we'll talk to Jill Andrzejewski of A Moment in Time Massage about her massage, reiki, and oracle card readings.   Find the Discover Your Truth Center's website here! Lauri Ingram has her own website here, and you can find Jill Andrzejewski's here as well. Watered Grass sweatshirts are available! Click here to order yours today.  Being cozy is definitely self-care. With the year ending, we start to think about the upcoming year and ways we can grow.  Looking for inspiration? Join us for next month's book, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.  In this bestseller Gretchen tries to increase her happiness by targeting a specific area of her life each month.  Register and check out other