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I’ve got five kids, I’m a queer feminist, and I just might be the only life coach in the world who doesn’t believe in the Law of Attraction.

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I hate exercise but I want to be strong. Conundrum! Here's the mental tweak that helps me get what I want...

10 days of exercise, aka why I sometimes do things I hate

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Habits

So I’m doing this move-my-body-everyday-for-10-days challenge, and let me tell you, it is SO TERRIBLE. People have made kind and wise suggestions about ways I can make exercise more fun, more enjoyable, and maybe have a sliiiiightly better attitude toward the whole thing. But they should give me up as a lost cause. Because I […]

How one new pair of jeans changed my whole life

How a new pair of jeans changed my life

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I had a big fat spiritual epiphany a little while back. About a pair of jeans. I know, I know. But hear me out. First, some very important sartorial background. I’m one of those people who likes to wear a uniform, like Steve Jobs with his turtlenecks. You know how you have that one amazing […]

What do you do when you someone asks you a RIDICULOUSLY awkward question? Use one of these phrases to have your polite, clear response ready.

How to handle awkward questions

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Epic Fucking Badass

While you’re reading this Saturday morning, I’ll be at the hospital tending to my beloved. In fact, I’m writing it right now sitting in a hospital hallway, watching the clock forget to move. Side note: holy shit, nothing puts life in perspective quite like a loved one on the operating table, does it? Now first, […]

The Power of Ritual

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Question for you. Can you be deeply mystical…without seeing coded messages from the universe in every license plate you see? Is it possible to be crazy-intuitive without having to move to a commune, clear your aura, or wear enormous scarves? Are you allowed to experience magic without having to rub sage leaves under your arms for deodorant? […]

You're ALLOWED. To take up space. To inhabit your own body. Don't let anyone tell you different.

A Feminisfesto

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Epic Fucking Badass

Let’s just say this, in case it wasn’t made clear to you.  You are allowed to take up space to want things to have edges to say no to say more to say anything you want. Let’s get back to basics, because there seems to be some confusion. Your body is yours; you are allowed […]

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