The Heal & Rise Blog

Taking a deep breath as I settled into our car after packing up my booth, I brought my hands up to massage my sore cheek muscles. Releasing the tension in my masseters, the realization of why they were so sore hit me. They were sore from smiling! Not from the forced kind of smiling, but from four hours of grinning from ear to ear, delighted to be connecting with such warm and kind humans in Cedar Falls, Iowa. From those who took the time to pause and skim my books or bring ho

We may have been taught that dandelions are nothing but a weed... yet they hold so many benefits. Let's consider our commonalities with th

Ahhhh... there is something about that first brisk morning when you step outside, inhale deeply, and smell that fall has arrived. Or when...

Every parent knows it can be a challenge to encourage their children off their electronics in favor of outdoor play... yet when they DO...

Houseplants have an ability beyond simply making us feel good with their oxygen contributions to our home. While they cheer up a space...