Looking for a dish that’s simple, savory, and a total crowd-pleaser? This Quinoa Casserole has got you covered! It’s a go-to recipe I love bringing to gatherings, and it’s got a story behind it that’ll make you laugh—shame on you for giggling at my expense! The overnight soak makes the quinoa easy on the gut, […]

Hey there, Leading Ladies—let’s talk about the wild world of social media. We’re scrolling through a flood of info every day, right? Some of it’s just divisive noise, pushing us apart, while other posts nudge us to blindly follow the status quo. But here’s where I get fired up: some folks are out there sharing […]

Life can throw some serious curveballs, can’t it? When the sh*t hits the fan, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in the mess all by yourself. I’ve been there, and I’m sharing my story because I know so many of you are in the same boat—and maybe, just maybe, it’ll help you feel a […]

Say hello to a breakfast that’s been a game-changer for me—this Properly-Prepared Porridge is a weekly staple in my kitchen, made the way our wise and wild ancestors did it. By soaking the oats overnight, we’re unlocking better digestion and nutrient absorption, making this a perfect, nourishing option for midlife women like us. It’s warm, […]

Ever wake up craving something that feels like dessert but is actually good for you? I’ve got you covered with this Beautifying Breakfast Cereal recipe straight from my Wise & Wild Way program. It’s simple, delicious, and packed with nutrients to energize your morning—without the guilt! One of my favorite parts about this recipe is […]

Ladies, let’s cut the BS—over the last 50 years, we’ve been fed a big, fat lie about low-fat diets, and it’s time to set the record straight. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health nutrition expert David Ludwig calls it a “failed experiment,” and I’m here to shout it from the rooftops: the low-fat craze […]

Picture this: you’re at the gym, ready to crush your cardio. You hop on the treadmill, crank the incline to Mount Everest levels, and set the speed to “cheetah chase.” But there you are, clinging to the handrails like they’re your lifeline. Or maybe you’re on the elliptical, gripping the bars as if you’re auditioning […]

Ever snapped at someone, blown your diet, or just lost it because your emotions ran the show? Yep, been there. I still cringe at some of the things I’ve said or done when my feelings got the upper hand. But here’s the good news: you can take the reins and learn to respond to life’s […]

A Pain That Echoes: My Mother Seven years ago, my mother had several mini-strokes brought on by her Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. She developed severe vascular dementia—a condition caused by reduced blood flow to the brain from strokes—and lost her memory until she passed away two years ago. She forgot that her […]

by The Feminist Turned HouseWife There will come a day so quiet, so still, when no small feet run through the halls, no laughter echoes off the walls, no whispered “Mama, stay a little longer” from the doorway in the dark. One day, the last crayon masterpiece will be drawn, the last block tower built, […]