I've been working on dialing in my sleep for months. Trying all the recommended sleep hygiene protocols. And I kept waking up feeling terrible despite doing all the right things. When I finally figured out what was tanking my sleep, I was genuinely surprised. It wasn't what I expected. This week I'm sharing what I found, and one small change you can try tonight. If you're struggling with sleep or waking up irritable, this one's for you.

If you're struggling to shake off the winter blues and sluggishness even though spring is upon us, you'll love today's post from Ashley Welling of the Fitness and Family Podcast. Ashley is sharing super easy and doable tips to get our bodies moving again now that the weather is warming up, including sleep, hydration, and how to fit movement in even on your busiest days. Not a mom? Keep reading anyway. I promise you'll walk away with something useful.

I recently turned down an opportunity that should have been a no-brainer. What came up for me in that decision is what I'm writing about this week, and I have a feeling you might recognize yourself in it. I wrote it for both of us and I hope you find it helpful.

I work with a lot of adult children of dysfunctional or alcoholic families. And one of the most common things I see is this: they grew up in a system where their own needs were too much, too risky, or simply not safe to express.