We’re here. It’s election day.

If disordered eating or dieting is part of your story, you're likely in it over there with irregular food habits. Skipping meals or just not eating at all is extremely common during times of heightened emotion. If disordered eating or dieting is part of your story, you're likely in it over there with irregular food habits.

When sudden trauma and acute stress hit us out of nowhere, it's one thing. But the chronic stress we've been under this year coupled with the anxiety, nervousness, and fear of the election is another. Why? Because you can anticipate it and it's already known. And since it's known (albeit many unknowns to follow), we have the capacity to care for ourselves both proactively and in the moment.

Eating regular meals and snacks is one of the best and most accessible ways you can do this.

You know this to be true for your kids. They thrive on routine. You're no different, but you've decided to deprioritize thriving these days because it just feels like too much.

I get it and I'm here to say that thriving right now is a revolutionary act.

The cascade of breakdown that can happen in your system from dysregulated blood sugar is no small thing.

Choosing to step away from the news, the numbers, the cases, and the hate to make a pot of soup takes a stand for your health and wellbeing. It takes a stand for your family. It’s a statement that your foundation comes first.

The constant borage of updates and notifications requires that you put up a boundary.

Caring for yourself is the ultimate boundary.

Don't let it slip-- not now. Not when we need your energy. Honor your body and show it love and care right now amidst this rocky time.

If you need help comment here or just message me. I'm here for you.