Author: rrluthi

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Most of the recipes I’ve posted recently have been food. So, here is a drink recipe to spice (or sweeten) things up! Note, you can prepare this recipe as a smoothie bowl by creating a thicker consistency (blend less) and eating with a spoon. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chia Smoothie Ingredients 1…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 3️⃣ 5-4-3-2-1 A tool to support your mind with a countdown to a calm state. Here’s how!  Notice: 𝟓 things you can see 👀 Look for interesting textures, tiny details, or patterns of light or color. 𝟒 things you can feel ✋🏻Notice physical sensations or move about your…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week There are seemingly endless ways to prep and eat cauliflower: raw, roasted, stir-fried, mashed (as potatoes), and as a pizza crust, to name a few! Quick tip for roasting: cut into slices (not florets). The flat surface will produce a flavor-rich browning! Nutty Roasted Cauliflower  Ingredients  (1) large or (2) small…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Sensory Grounding Do you ever find yourself on autopilot, going through the motions of your day without being present? You can create micro mindful moments of calm and regulation for your nervous system by practicing sensory grounding throughout your day. 5 ways to create sensory…

  • Welcome March

    The focus of this month is to guard against stress and overwhelm. Visit the happiness tip each day to see how it resonates with you and can uplift to your health and well-being.

  • Happy Caturday!

    Who is your feline fur baby?

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Quick to prep! For our busiest weeks, when we crave a healthful dish, but we are limited on time. Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash  Ingredients 1 pound Butternut Squash (sliced) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Water 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Brown Sugar 1/4…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Focus Swinging This powerful practice allows your nervous system to process emotions and distress. You will learn to sit with tricky experiences and find your way back to a calm state. Here’s how: Begin by intentionally creating some discomfort in your body by coming…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Growing up in sunny Southern California, I lived in the South Bay, Inland Empire, Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, and a short stay in Santa Monica before moving north to the beautiful Bay Area (and later the picturesque PNW). One funky, fun restaurant in Santa Monica comes…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    We’re in the midst of Heart Awareness Month, and what better time to share information about the differences between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack. I’ve maintained a CPR/AED Certification with the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Safety Training Institute (ASTI) since 2009. This infographic is a valuable refresher to my previous learnings, and I…