Summer is here. The season of the salad. This fresh and easy salad will satisfy you year-round though. It makes not only a great side dish, but also a filling main dish for a cool, dog-days-of-summer meal. There are many grains that are packed with protein, but quinoa is higher than most. Quinoa … [Read more...]
The “Secret” to Health You Already Know
I want to let you in on something I quickly learned when I first started working one-on-one with people who want to make their health and wellness a priority, people who are sick of feeling less than amazing, and people who are confused about who to listen to for advice. The secret? Most of us … [Read more...]
Don’t Believe Everything Your Thoughts Tell You
Your thoughts are automatic. They just happen. Thoughts result from your body taking in sensory data (from your eyes, ears, and fingers, for example), information from your past, and complex processes in your body. Neuroscience tells us that every thought you have causes complex chemical … [Read more...]
5 Feminine Attributes for Leaders of the Future
Not long ago I sat in a room filled with women professionals. During the discussion, many of them expressed the feeling that they have to be more like their male colleagues in order to have a 'seat at the table' and enjoy the same opportunities. That's not unusual. I frequently hear variations of … [Read more...]
A Healthy Sports Drink Alternative
Everywhere we turn, we’re told that it’s important to consume sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade to rehydrate and replenish sodium and potassium lost when we sweat during vigorous exercise. In fact, at just about every kids’ soccer or basketball game, track meet, or game day these brightly … [Read more...]
Catch the Vision of What’s Possible
Webster’s Dictionary defines vision simplistically as “a thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination.” We coaches think of vision as a desired future. A target we intend to reach. Author Gary R. Collins says, “It encourages people to think beyond what is and visualize what can be or will … [Read more...]
Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
So there's a sinking feeling I get when it's time to eat and I look in the refrigerator and somebody ate my lunch. Not a good feeling when you're the only one in the house with known food sensitivities! Usually, I think "no problem, I'll be creative and figure out something." But today, I was at a … [Read more...]
10 Essential Tips for Better Sleep and Slaying the Saber-toothed Tiger Called Stress
We've all heard of the “fight or flight” syndrome. Accompanied by the image of a saber-toothed tiger dashing after a hunter, getting ready to attack. In modern times, we’re not literally being chased by a tiger, but our bodies are often reacting as if we are fighting for our lives. Our adrenal … [Read more...]
Quinoa Protein Bars
Something baked. I was craving it. But it had to be healthy, allergy-friendly and low FODMAP. Is that even possible?! First of all, FODMAPs are different kinds of carbohydrates found in certain foods and are often not digested or absorbed well. Bacteria in the gut can then ferment these foods … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy When You’re Too Busy to Eat Healthy
I know how it is. You want to eat healthy, but how can you? Your life is a constant whirlwind of activity between family, work, volunteering, and making an attempt at self-care. There’s only so much you have the energy or time to do, right? Something has to give. For many, that something is planning … [Read more...]
Julie Smith is a certified Life Coach, Leadership Coach and Health Coach. She empowers others to create calm and clarity through work and life transitions. Together, they build confidence, create postive change, and greater well-being so they can lead themselves and the organizations and families they serve. Her clients include purpose-driven professionals, leaders and organizations. 
