But this is also true: Sex and sexuality are a part of life. There is nothing to be ashamed of when talking about sex. Sex is about reproduction, and intimacy and pleasure. God gave us bodies that experience pleasure to enjoy. And there are health benefits to sex. Those benefits are physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and social.

It’s not a sign of weakness to seek out ways to know yourself, heal old wounds, and find a balance in life that doesn’t leave you feeling depleted. Your longest relationship in your entire life is with yourself. Once you’ve learned to manage this relationship well, then you’ll be able to healthily manage your relationships with others. In order to move forward, you may need to start by reflecting.

The following are a list of questions that will help you move into a new year with a sense of knowledge, understanding, and purpose. In order to move forward with greater intention and wisdom, take a few minutes, grab a journal and pen, or open a new word doc, get cozy, and r e f l e c t.

My friend and guest writer Beth Kelly explores thoughts around alcohol consumption, societal norms, self-love and growth. She has a fantastic gift of turning a perspective and pushing you to look from a different angle. And, always, asks the hard questions to get to the root of an issue.

What would YOU tell your younger self? Here are 35 things that I wish I’d learned sooner. Good news: It’s never too late to learn! As I was thinking about my current age, and the age of myself I’d be speaking to, I realized these 35 truths transcend every age. I’d tell myself these things when I was 12, as well as yesterday years old.

I recently hosted another Women’s Wellness Retreat in Scottsdale, AZ. As I look back at what we experienced, the expressions that participants shared, and what each of us are taking home with us, several important truths surface around the practices that healed us.

Welcome to Part Three of the three-part series on Chakras. This series of three posts will wrap up with our final 2 chakras, what issues may relate to their imbalance, and some tips for holistically restoring balance within that chakra. Let’s continue learning with a focus on the third eye and crown chakras, followed by a recap of all three parts of the chakra series.

Welcome to Part Two of the three-part series on Chakras. This series of three posts will present 2 to 3 chakras, what issues may relate to their imbalance, and some tips for holistically restoring balance within that chakra. Thank you to The Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda by Sahara Rose Ketabi for collecting this information and printing it in an easy to follow guide. Let’s continue learning with the solar plexus, heart, and throat chakras.

To begin looking at chakras, know the Sanskrit word chakra means “to wheel” and refers to the wheels of energy in our bodies. In Ayurveda, which is based on mind-body balance, we are taught us the seven chakras are energy centers in our bodies which can present as symptomatic when these chakras are out of balance. Here you will find the chakras, what feelings connect to each chakra, the symptoms of imbalance, and how to holistically restore balance.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected every part of life in the United States and across the world. Many of these changes are starting to fade away. Whether you're waiting for life to return to "normal" or not, some COVID-19 adaptations need to stick around.