“Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.” “I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” “Do the thing. Don’t die. Repeat.” I often use mantras and affirmations to move through fear and anxiety. What you just read above are a few of my favorites. And I … (Read More)
Healthy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe (That Won’t Fall Apart) – Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian
Gender roles do not exist in House Borucki. But we do have our jobs. I’m in charge of organizing schedules, finances, and all the closets, and Mr. Borucki takes care of the farm animals and ALL the cooking. I avoid kitchen appliances at all costs — the only exception being my beloved Vitamix. I cannot … (Read More)
A Love Story About Fish Soup (How to Manage Anxiety and Sh*tty Restaurant Meals)
This is a love story about fish soup. I have the same routine almost every morning. I wake up, run through my 3-part morning gratitude/meditation practice, and write. Sometimes it happens on Instagram if I make my way downstairs to unplug my phone. This morning I was inspired by a post from the dear soul, … (Read More)
7-Day Mindful Smoothie Reset
I’m a meditation guide because I want to show people how powerful a meditation and mindfulness practice can be. Meditation has not only healed me from debilitating anxiety and depression but it’s also helped me manage every other aspect of my health. Fighting with your husband? There’s a meditation for that. Stressed about your a**hole … (Read More)
I Can’t Believe I Did This in Public
Taking deep breaths before publishing this blog this morning… I just watched a whole bunch of very old, cringe-worthy videos of mine on YouTube. Yeah, it’s been a journey for sure. Remember my pin-up girl workout? Or when I used to use a GymBoss timer in my meditation videos because I thought it would help … (Read More)
Meditation for Anxiety – Meditation Tutorial for Beginners (VIDEO + AUDIO)
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ― Vivian Greene I’ve been learning to manage my own anxiety for over 30 years—since I was 8 years old—and I’m happy to share that I’m someone who has found sustainable happiness in the midst of all levels … (Read More)
7 Best Books for Pregnant and New Mothers (That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of): Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Health
As a mother of five children and a DONA-trained birth doula, I’ve read a lot of books on pregnancy, birthing, and caring for children. I chose the 7 books on this list because not only are they fantastic resources but they might be titles you’ve never heard of. My resource library I offer to my … (Read More)
Meditation for Sleep and Deep Relaxation – Meditation Tutorial for Beginners (VIDEO + AUDIO)
You must be TIRED because you really wanted this one! Making videos by request is one of my favorite things to do because it means I’m serving in a way that I know helps you directly. And when I asked which meditations you want from me in 2018, one for sleep and relaxation rated just … (Read More)
Body Positivity and New Year’s Resolutions: Standing in My Underwear in Public
I’m writing this on December 31, 2017, and as clichéd as it sounds, I’m ready for a “New Year, New Me.” This last year rocked me so hard. (I’ve talked about it a lot.) Big wins like a book launch and upleveling in my business. Profound trials like a strained relationship with one of my … (Read More)