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Collaboration, Consensus and Connection

Each child is so unique, so precious. My youngest boy (nearly an adult at this point) is a post-modern leader. He, like Nelson Mandela, leads from behind. He’s all about consensus and the group. He has never been the kid … Continue reading

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High on Hope

The reason I continue to coach people to optimum health is that I’m high on hope. I remember the way it felt when I started dropping weight after virtually giving up on ever trying to climb that mountain. It seemed … Continue reading

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Movie Day

My son, Abe, helped me make this clip to enter into a contest. We didn’t win the contest, but we had lots of fun making it! (He did most of the work and I just talked about how I needed a “stand-in.”) … Continue reading

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The Body Image Conversation

Meet Stella, the NYU student who went viral with her Tumblr post telling the world that this is her body and they need to deal with it. Her post broke my heart and made me feel empowered at the same … Continue reading

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Be the Change

Good friend and fellow health coach, Christy Pitari, gave me a beautiful gift last week. It was extra special because I’d been thinking about this idea so much lately after discovering Tom Shadyac’s amazing new documentary, “I Am.” Tom was … Continue reading

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