Sleep. That elusive, beautiful friend you wish you got to see more of. Before I turned 30, I barely needed sleep. I could wake up fresh after a few hours …
September 30th is women’s health and wellness day, and those are two things I’ve realized I've taken for granted since the pandemic started. I recently vowed to pay more attention …
I didn’t grow up eating avocados. It just wasn’t something in the McAuley family rotation. The first time I had avocado was in a fresh guacamole in Puerto Vallarta when …
My first piece about COVID was quickly met with criticism from some of my readers. These uncertain times bring up inner resistance for each of us — there are good days and …
I've hummed and hawed over whether or not I was going to articulate this nagging thought that hasn't subsided the last few weeks. And if I do try to type …
Roughly two years ago, I opened up publicly about my struggles with anxiety and depression. I don’t know what I thought would happen when I posted my fears and recovery …
I’m about to tell you something that will blow your mind. Are you sure you’re prepared to read on? Here it goes: You are accountable for everything you do. *cue explosion* Ok, maybe not. …
I’ve been going to Pure Barre in Kitsilano, Vancouver for a few months now and I absolutely love it. Have you tried barre? If I’m honest, I was a bit skeptical …
Have you ever seen the show Grace and Frankie? Within the first thirty minutes of episode one I texted my girlfriend, “OMG! They made a show about the future us!” …
Holy sneeze-fest Batman! May and June are nutty uncomfortable for me. Seasonal allergies bring on the wheezing, the watery eyes, the itchy throat, and the general feeling of your body …
I’m usually burning the candle at both ends, and I’m sure many of you feel the same way. I’m in the phase of my life where my decisions and actions are …
My obsession with Fresh Prep started a few months ago... Little did I know, one of the co-founders was Becky Brauer – another woman who silenced her inner critic and took …
Being around the littles at Christmas has to be one of the best parts of the holidays. I get so nostalgic watching them experience all of the magic – it …
Bubbly. Outgoing. Fearless. Energetic. According to decades of feedback from friends, colleagues, family, teachers and random passersby, that’s who I am. Sure, I’ve been described differently along the way, but those …
A note from Stefanie: I mentioned to you guys that my new hire was someone dear to my heart. This is a sliver of what makes her the compassionate, inspiring, …
