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A searchable archive of writing on longevity, nutrition, hormones, metabolism, and the art of feeling well.
Wellness
Stress and Heart Health - What My Blood Pressure Taught Me
August 12, 2026
A real-time reminder that blood pressure reflects how our entire body responds to life — travel, stress, sleep, and food.
Menopause
Can Eating More Protein Help Prevent Weight Gain During Menopause?
August 5, 2026
The rules changed at menopause. Why protein is one of the most effective tools for preserving muscle, curbing cravings, and supporting healthy body composition.
Menopause
Three Simple Ways to Estimate Your Body Composition at Home
July 29, 2026
You do not need an InBody or DEXA scan. Three simple, at-home methods to track meaningful changes in body composition and metabolic health over time.
Menopause
Why Women Lose Muscle During Menopause — and How Protein Helps
July 22, 2026
Muscle — not weight — is the real predictor of how you age. Why muscle loss accelerates in menopause and how protein and resistance training protect it.
Menopause
The Best Protein Sources for Women Over 50
July 15, 2026
A rundown of the highest-quality animal and plant proteins for women in midlife — how to choose them, source them, and build a balanced plate.
Menopause
How Much Protein Does a Woman Need During Menopause?
July 8, 2026
The RDA is not the answer. A practical, science-backed protein target for women in midlife — with sample days at 100 and 150 grams.
Menopause
Can Protein Reduce Menopause Symptoms? What the Research Shows
July 1, 2026
I upped my protein to 160g per day with shocking results. Here's what the science and my clinical practice reveal about protein, muscle, and menopause symptoms like cravings, weight gain, fatigue, and brain fog.
Weight Metabolism
Jolie Q & A“Isn’t the prevailing idea that you have to eat a lot less—to lose weight?”
April 6, 2026
It’s a fair question. And the answer is not so simple - if you are under 40 and not perimenopausal that can work. The farther you are from 40 the less this will
Mindset Meditation
the transition
April 4, 2026
Rarely is the transition to eating a diet focused on plants, dairy free, gluten free, no processed food, nuts/seeds, whole grains, no refined sugar, olive oil,
Mindset Meditation
False Hopelessness
March 23, 2026
T his is just part of getting older. What falls under this umbrella? It explains rising cholesterol, creeping weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, poor
Weight Metabolism
Master Metabolism
February 24, 2026
Key #1 Master Metabolism Food is the primary driver of metabolism, and strategic nourishment stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cortisol, and restores the body’s a
Nutrition Food
Let Your Food Do the Work
February 24, 2026
Waking up to certainty that the gym was closed, SolidCore was canceled, and I cannot exercise at home - I knew I had to rely on my food alone today. Getting ou
Nutrition Food
Food and Mood
February 24, 2026
What you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat sends direct signals to your nervous system—signals that either tell the body it is safe or it must stay on hig
Nutrition Food
Deep Nutrition
February 23, 2026
Key #2 Deep Nutrition The body requires dense, bioavailable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids to repair cells, support hormones, and sustain long
Weight Metabolism
I am prediabetic ... what do i do?
February 23, 2026
If you have been told you are prediabetic, it is important to understand one thing clearly: this is not a permanent condition. Prediabetes is a metabolic state,
Nutrition Food
Color, color, color
February 22, 2026
Key #3 Color, Color, Color A diverse spectrum of colorful plants provides protective phytonutrients that reduce inflammation, support detoxification, and streng
Menopause
Protein: Plant or Animal
February 21, 2026
Key #4 Protein: Plant or Animal Adequate high-quality protein preserves lean muscle, supports metabolic strength, and maintains the structural integrity of the
Nutrition Food
Hydrate Through Your Food
February 20, 2026
Key #5 Hydrate Through Your Food Water-rich vegetables, fruits, and broths hydrate cells more effectively than fluids alone while delivering essential electroly
Menopause
Leafy Greens Daily
February 19, 2026
Key #6 Leafy Greens Daily Leafy greens supply critical minerals and detoxification compounds that support energy production, metabolic balance, and overall cell
Menopause
Cruciferous Vegetables Regularly
February 18, 2026
Key #7 Cruciferous Vegetables Regularly Cruciferous vegetables contain unique compounds that support hormone balance, liver detoxification, and long-term metab
Menopause
Good Fats Are Essential
February 17, 2026
Key #8 Good Fats Are Essential Healthy fats are necessary for hormone production, brain function, skin integrity, and stable, sustained energy. The Jolie Meth
Nutrition Food
10 Healthy eating mistakes
February 17, 2026
You intend the best for yourself when trying to eat healthy. Sometimes - what we think to be healthy, actually isn’t good for us. Here are the most common “heal
Weight Metabolism
Count Nutrients, Not Calories
February 16, 2026
Key #9 Count Nutrients, Not Calories The body responds to nutrient quality rather than calorie quantity, and when properly nourished, metabolism regulates natur
Weight Metabolism
Get your snapback
December 3, 2025
My post thanksgiving fast was so revitalizing. So much focus is placed on intermittent fasting that the original concept of fasting is overlooked. Thanksgiving
Beauty Skin
Sugar Detox & Skin
October 28, 2025
If you know me, you know skin is my obsession: radiant, supple, and glowing. Tending to your skin means you can skip makeup, wake up with little to do, and feel
Beauty Skin
What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You
October 28, 2025
Your skin is a mirror of internal wellness. Each change or symptom is a message from within. Circle any that describe you and see what your body might be asking
Mindset Meditation
Unwind Your Nervous system
October 16, 2025
My nervous system is “ stuck” in a fight or flight mode. I don’t think any food will help the nervous system? Food and the nervous system was the focus of the j
Menopause
Probiotic are ruining your gut
October 6, 2025
When we have gut trouble one of our first things to reach for (after antacids, laxatives, and Metamucil) are probiotics. Secondly, we start eating lighter, heal
Weight Metabolism
Ending Hormonal Weight Gain
October 6, 2025
Here’s your jolie Key to ending hormonal weight gain. Weight gain due to hormonal changes is not a mysterious phenomenon. It is caused by building insulin resis
Nutrition Food
How to Hydrate
July 29, 2025
Struggling with lightheadedness, dizziness, and headaches last spring led me down a rabbit hole of tests and imaging that yielded nothing. My situation cut my s
Menopause
What to do if your digestion is seriously off and your jolie Gut Reset is a few days away.
July 16, 2025
Many of us reach for salads, gut products, and carbs when out digestion is off. We are trying to help ourselves, but actually it is not helping you - at best, y
Mindset Meditation
you are the sculptor of you
April 24, 2025
Do not confuse self love with complacency. In the world of body positivity it can seem that to be body positive you have to want to stay just as you are. Some p
Mindset Meditation
sculpt yourself through love
April 17, 2025
Weight loss often starts from a place of frustration—looking in the mirror and feeling unhappy, pinching parts of the body you wish would disappear, or punishi
Lifestyle Philosophy
hello new me :)
April 10, 2025
Right now, in this very moment, you are creating your future self. Every choice you make—what you eat, how you move, the way you speak to yourself—determines t
Mindset Meditation
guide to end emotional eating
April 3, 2025
Emotions can quickly derail your eating and weight loss if not worked on. When I have had a day with “a lot” the first thing I want is chocolate or wine. But,
Menopause
food combining
March 27, 2025
The way jolie combines foods significantly impacts how well our clients’ bodies absorb nutrients. While eating a nutrient-rich diet is important, ensuring thos
Weight Metabolism
deprivation or freedom
March 20, 2025
Power and support comes to your aid when you can shift your healthy living narrative from deprivation to privilege. What if, instead of feeling deprived, you r
Lifestyle Philosophy
Demystifying creatine
March 13, 2025
Creatine is something I use for specific goals: mainly when body fat is super low and I want more muscle plump or if I am at risk of overtraining. There is a lo
Lifestyle Philosophy
detoxing heavy metals
March 6, 2025
Heavy metal toxicity is challenging to detox from without support. The fastest, safest way I have found to support client's detoxing from elevated heavy metals
Menopause
Food sourcing
February 27, 2025
Every time I go to Whole Foods it takes me back to shopping in the Universam in Russia - lots of empty shelves. No eggs, little milk. Bird flu outbreaks disrupt
Lifestyle Philosophy
upcoming events at jolie
January 30, 2025
What if feeling your best didn’t require overthinking, second-guessing, or constantly changing direction? What if you could trust that your body was supported—w
Weight Metabolism
Why You Have to Sleep to Lose Weight
December 30, 2024
I recently went through a good month of 5-6 hours of sleep a night. Besides coming to feel like each day was groundhog day - which is what actually queued me in
Lifestyle Philosophy
creatine
December 18, 2024
Several clients have asked about creatine to support muscle mass growth. Yes, creatine does build real muscle by improving workout performance and stimulating g
Weight Metabolism
How to Holiday Party
December 11, 2024
This time of celebration, gratitude, community, and connection is not to be ruined by a diet NOR is it to ruin a diet. Instead, you make space for the things y
Nutrition Food
How to Include Non-Negotiable Foods
December 4, 2024
Mastery over food equals you not feeling restricted by good foods vs. bad foods which means learning to include things you love in a diet that serves you. I w
Weight Metabolism
optimized weight loss thanksgiving plan
November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving is an Optimization day. Optimization days are built into jolie weight loss programs to give you caloric and macronutrient variation AND to teach y
Lifestyle Philosophy
what are your non-negotiables?
November 20, 2024
The key to long term weight loss success is honoring your non-negotiables. My first question to you as a client seeking weight loss or health transformation is
Weight Metabolism
Metformin and jolie
October 22, 2024
When I first discovered the anti-aging impact of Metformin - I was sold. But being a perpetual academic, I had to dive into the research to see if food could do
Lifestyle Philosophy
The Heart-Healthy Trio: Fiber, Antioxidants, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
June 27, 2024
To round out our month on heart health here are three specific actions you can take to leverage the significant role diet plays in cardiovascular health. Three
Mindset Meditation
5 questions that helped transform my health
June 19, 2024
1. Is doing this helping me to my goal? Simple question for when you are trying to talk yourself out of your eating plan, exercise time, going for a run, going
Menopause
Adaptive Immunity
June 17, 2024
The adaptive immune system is the third layer of your immune system - each layer is more complex and more targeted than the other. The adaptive immune system re
Menopause
Immunity 101 - your barrier
June 17, 2024
Although we generally think more about our immune system in the winter - it is just as important during the summer. For you to have the best summer of wellness
Menopause
Immune system 101: part 2
June 4, 2024
Today we will look at your innate immune system - what happens when a pathogen gets inside. So a germ makes it across the skin and mucosal barrier - the body im
Nutrition Food
The Basics: Hydrate like a Boss
January 27, 2024
Hydration cannot be left out of The Basics. You are mostly water. Dehydration - even slight dehydration - affects your mood, hormones, and every reaction that h
Weight Metabolism
How to Recover
January 24, 2024
A broken ankle, a surgery, and accident that restricts your movement does not have to mean extra pounds. Nothing is as disappointing as not being able to exerci
Menopause
Intestinal Inflammation: Are Vegetables off Limits?
January 23, 2024
Digestive inflammation is growing. It is labeled as IBS, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and non-specific intestinal inflammation. All of these conditions and the
Nutrition Food
The Basics: Fat, What to Eat
January 20, 2024
January basics includes changing our relationship with fat. Fat was demonized and replaced by sugar and carbs; and all the chronic life ending and debilitating
Nutrition Food
The Basics: What even is a whole food?
January 13, 2024
Even at Whole Foods, most of the food is processed food. Back to the basics means eating food that hasn’t come from a factory - even an organic factory. When yo
Lifestyle Philosophy
The Basics for 2024
January 6, 2024
Having the Best Year Ever - which I want for you - begins with dialing in the basics. The basics will get you 80% to where you need to be. What is the biggest d
Mindset Meditation
Your breath and food
November 27, 2023
What is the opposite of the fight or flight response? The rest and digest response. You can turn on rest and digest with your breath. Learning how to do this wi
Recipes
The Magic of Broth
October 20, 2023
Broth is magical - I want you to have broth. It is one of those hidden culinary gems that is also a health, beauty, and weight loss elixir. I glow, recover, and
Lifestyle Philosophy
Why no Oatmeal?
October 19, 2023
Weight Metabolism
disordered eating eroding health
September 1, 2023
When does my body feel off kelter, bloated, and my waistline feels tight? When there are days of disordered eating, Disordered eating are the days when your mea
Recipes
a Recipe for you
June 13, 2023
Anxiety over health is so common within the mental health field it is referred to as health anxiety. Anxiety is often rooted in feeling out of control or powerl
Nutrition Food
Eat the Rainbow
May 19, 2023
Use your food to suppress genes that cause disease. Diseases like some cancers, diabetes, autoimmunity, obesity and many others have a strong genetic factor. Bu
Lifestyle Philosophy
Your Health Legacy
May 1, 2023
Honestly, I sometimes worry if my” obsession” with health will make my kids, daughters especially, self conscious, diet conscious, or weight obsessed. I am just
Weight Metabolism
Q & A: Do i have to fast
April 21, 2023
Thank you for sharing your burning questions with me! One question that came up a lot was regarding intermittent fasting. I wanted to give you the broad strok
Mindset Meditation
Unhooking Cravings
April 4, 2023
Cravings sabotage our nutrition programs, efforts to reverse chronic disease, and weight loss plans. Cravings make us feel out of control, defeat us, and can me
Mindset Meditation
December Success Story
December 7, 2022
Each month we are featuring a client success story to give you inspiration for your own wellness. The jolie nutrition programs are designed to change your life.
Weight Metabolism
Lose Weight Permanently
October 6, 2022
I can teach you how to lose weight permanently. Last week we celebrated the 11th birthday of my youngest son. His birthday is an extra special celebration for m
Beauty Skin
Julia’s 5 Top Beauty Wellness Treatments
September 20, 2022
Prevention is the best medicine and care. For beauty and anti-aging I utilize a lot of modalities besides plant based food, which is the basis of health and bea
Menopause
Is Inflammation just a buzzword?
September 6, 2022
Inflammation is frequently discussed, but often is not considered a key health concern unless you have joint pain or irritable bowels. Inflammation does impact
Lifestyle Philosophy
Your Longevity Diet
August 23, 2022
Aging as a disease is gaining scientific traction. Under the disease paradigm, aging begins slowly, imperceptably - in the advanced stages of the process age re
Mindset Meditation
The Benefit of August
August 9, 2022
August is my month. Busyness winds down - glow food populates the farmers’ markets - the sun and heat are at the peak. Before you continue reading, if you want
Mindset Meditation
Celebration is Necessary
July 6, 2022
We celebrated the 4th of July in a difficult time that for various reasons felt less celebratory. But, I want to highlight the need and power of celebration. No
Weight Metabolism
What I Learned from Continuous Glucose Monitoring
June 28, 2022
One month of wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and using an app called Levels gave me an inside view of how food is metabolized in my body. Everyone sh
Weight Metabolism
Metabolic Health - What is is It?
June 2, 2022
Metabolism - the cellular actions that convert glucose to energy - is dynamic and largely under your control. Do not believe that metabolic decline is inevitabl
Beauty Skin
Juice Cleanse & Anti Aging
May 20, 2022
Your body is equipped with programming to slow aging and prevent the concurrent diseases of aging: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. The interestin
Beauty Skin
Skin & longevity
May 11, 2022
You can increase longevity by improving the health of your skin. It’s your largest organ and the cellular age of your skin affects vitality and, in fact, once y
Detox Cleansing
Colonics
February 1, 2022
I started Monday last week with a colonics session at Living Waters in Morristown. I would never choose to begin my week like that ever in my life again. Howeve
Mindset Meditation
Wintering
January 25, 2022
Wintering by Katherine May has transformed my winter. A client suggested this book in early December - both my daughter and I read it, loved it, and were inspir
Recipes
Learn to Cook Soup
January 18, 2022
We are offering a four part cooking class focusing on soups and broths. You will learn how to make a fortifying mineral broth that you can use as a soup base or
Nutrition Food
Eat to share
January 13, 2022
Eat to share is a wonderful phrase I came across which epitomizes how we should approach nourishing our gut. It is simple and clear. Eat for you and your good g
Mindset Meditation
Rituals of Happiness
November 2, 2021
November is my self proclaimed month of happiness, so I am reintegrating some of the daily rituals I have let drop off. The Daily Review. Good things happen all
Detox Cleansing
what is Autophagy?
October 19, 2021
Autophagy is the key to delaying aging and possessing wellness as we age. It is the name of the process by which your body clears out old and damaged cells. Pro
Menopause
herbs & Spices for digestion
October 12, 2021
Digestion is an interplay between your body and your food. The food you eat directly impacts your digestive health. This means that every bite is an opportunity
Beauty Skin
Realizing Your Beauty
October 5, 2021
You are a beautiful person inside and out. Is it hard or easy to feel that? Can you feel your beautiful qualities as much as you feel your external beauty? Huma
Menopause
The importance of flavor for digestive health
September 29, 2021
Digestion is an interplay between your body and your food. The food you eat directly impacts your digestive health. This means that every bite is an opportunity
Menopause
Hormonal Balance
September 15, 2021
Finding hormonal balance comes with diet, surrender, and movement. This September we will offer a 5 day hormone balancing reset to put you on the path to balanc
Nutrition Food
What is your eating philosophy?
September 8, 2021
You wake up and immediately begin making decisions about food. Whether to eat now or later? What kind of coffee to have? Should I have coffee at all? Is decaf b
Recipes
mindset & salad
January 26, 2021
A big salad at lunch is a game changer for health. I remember reading The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes and her confession that, “what happened is, is that you c
Nutrition Food
relaxing without food or alcohol
January 19, 2021
On the road to health transformation, our food rituals sometimes need to be reframed. One ritual common to many is using food or drink to relax, release frustra
Lifestyle Philosophy
How Can I Make My Life Easier
January 13, 2021
If you think you don't have time to take care of yourself or work on your goals, I suggest you begin to look at ways to free up the physical and mental time you
Weight Metabolism
discomfort vs. deprivation
January 12, 2021
Being uncomfortable is a quality of change in progress. I work with many clients who are healing their bodies through food. Most come with the expectation of de
Lifestyle Philosophy
Why of Health Transformation
December 31, 2020
Choosing your word for the year frames the year and sets intention into the year which shapes how you show up throughout the year, what you manifest, and the op
Menopause
6 Rules for Earth Friendly Fashion
December 14, 2020
My capsule wardrobe has been such a joy to create. I have clothes for every occasion and season; everything matches and mixes - BUT what gives me the most joy i
Nutrition Food
Eat Your Plants First
December 12, 2020
In my body transformation, my first commitment was to exercise daily for 20 minutes. My second commitment was to eat the plants first. Every time I sat down for
Mindset Meditation
A Beautiful Entrance
October 25, 2020
Your home is your sacred space to relax, enjoy, and nowadays work. Creating a home that is beautiful and comfortable is important for your emotional health rega
Menopause
Environmental Support
October 1, 2020
We sometimes make things harder for ourselves than necessary. Last year, 2019, my theme for the year was EASE. My goal was to create as much ease in my life as
Recipes
Abundance Vegetable Soup
September 19, 2020
This soup is very adaptable to the vegetables you have at hand. It is a hardy, satisfying soup that is warming and fortifying. Keep this on hand for quick healt
Mindset Meditation
Gaining Body Confidence
September 15, 2020
Body confidence is a gift I have not because it came naturally to me, but because I cultivate it. I expect health and I appreciate the shape and curves of my bo
Nutrition Food
Eating, Reading, Doing
September 11, 2020
eating Dandelions Prebiotics are plant fibers that feed the healthy bacteria lining of your gut. Probiotics, on the other hand, are live healthy bacteria that y
Mindset Meditation
Worry is Toxic
September 10, 2020
The first trimester is a roller coaster. You may not realize you are pregnant for part of it. But, all is well. No need to fret over what you did, didn’t, or mi
Pregnancy Postpartum
3 Keys to the Best Mom to Be Life
September 9, 2020
Tune into yourself above all others. During your pregnancy and recovery you are the most important person in your world. I say you because you are the one co-cr
Mindset Meditation
Riding the Emotional Waves
September 8, 2020
Pregnancy and recovery are a time of huge emotional swings. The variety and pace of the shift in emotions can be scary. By scary I mean unfamiliar. Up until thi
Weight Metabolism
Keeping Your Blood Sugar Stable
September 7, 2020
The glucose tolerance test, or glucose challenge, is the test to screen for gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is something you want to be noticed becau
Pregnancy Postpartum
The Third Trimester
September 7, 2020
We welcome: Feeling bigger as baby grows larger An array of emotions as you prepare to greet baby The highest transfer of DHA from mom to baby. Eat a lot of hea
Nutrition Food
Eating, Reading, Doing
September 5, 2020
Ginger and turmeric are my staple as I head into fall. As you get older, inflammation can wreak havoc on your body. I am trying to sneak it in wherever possible
Pregnancy Postpartum
Bed Rest
September 4, 2020
Bed rest is prescribed limitations on your movement to preserve the health of the baby and mom. Occasionally, a woman is put on full bed rest with her movement
Lifestyle Philosophy
Breakfast Smoothies
September 3, 2020
After birth, allow the smoothies to be consumed at room temperature or slightly warm. During the 40 days of cocooning, the body of both mom and baby should be k
Mindset Meditation
September Challenge
September 3, 2020
Wellness is a practice of taking care of yourself in private so that in the rest of your life you feel better and can do all the things you want. It is a lifelo
Pregnancy Postpartum
Breast Care Postpartum
September 2, 2020
Immediately Postpartum Your breast will not be engorged. If you squeeze them you may not see anything come out, especially if you are a first time mom. However,
Mindset Meditation
The Book of Questions
September 1, 2020
Pregnancy is as much a physical as well as a spiritual experience. There is a lot of trust and many unknowns to sort through. The Book of Questions, a section o
Pregnancy Postpartum
Calming Leg Cramps and Restless Leg
September 1, 2020
As your pregnancy progresses, taking good care of your legs will make you more comfortable and better able to sleep. Use the tips below to rest and renew your l
Recipes
Carrot and Ginger Soup
August 31, 2020
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 onion 1 knob of ginger peeled and sliced 2 pounds of carrots peeled and roughly chopped 6 cups vegan broth Sal
Recipes
Chicken Bone Broth
August 28, 2020
Bone Broth is your friend to have from the beginning to through the postpartum period and beyond. It strengthens your immune system, nourishes your skin, and wa
Mindset Meditation
Self Approval
August 18, 2020
So many times people who loved me told me no. I expressed something I wanted to do, a goal, a dream. Then came the reasons why it was not possible, practical, p
Beauty Skin
What to Eat for Summer Glow
June 30, 2020
Skin care begins with what you are eating and how you treat your skin every morning and night. Sunday I began a 3 day jolieLife juice cleanse with the prescri
Menopause
Our Partner - Lani Farm
June 5, 2020
By eating jolieLife you are doing more good than you realize, you are participating in the amazing work that goes on at Lani Farm for the earth and humanity. Ye
Mindset Meditation
The Meditation I Am Doing Now
June 2, 2020
Staying centered and happy is necessary as the anchor of the family. Moms do set the tone of the house and of experiences, even for adult children sheltering at
Mindset Meditation
58/60 Why resist pleasure?
April 14, 2020
The challenge derailed yesterday. I planned a love drive to create more positive energy. I planned an amazing meal day - jolieLife. Instead, I procrastinated on
Lifestyle Philosophy
60 Day personal Challenge
April 12, 2020
Today I begin a 60 day challenge for myself. I want to spend the next 60 days dedicated to meditation, diving deeper into positive thought patterns, gardening,
Menopause
5 daily fruits & Vegetables boost immunity
March 18, 2020
We are fighting coronavirus now. My hope in all this uncertainty is that it will focus our attention to how important our immune system is. Now and always, w he
Recipes
Recipe: Power green soup
March 12, 2020
One of my favorite jolieLife soups is the Power Green soup, but it should be renamed the Wellness Soup because it has everything in it to keep you well. All the
Menopause
5 immune booster steps
March 9, 2020
When there is illness afoot, it reminds me of my grandmother - mother of 13 - who would say, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” I think she was trying to prese
Beauty Skin
Water Your Skin and Body
January 22, 2020
Water is your most important skin care and diet superfood. Water helps you lose weight, properly absorb and excrete vitamins, aids digestion, and prevents wrink
Lifestyle Philosophy
It's All About You
January 1, 2020
How many tradeoffs did you make in the last six weeks offering up your own pleasure, wellbeing, or peace of mind for the good or pleasure of someone else? How o
Weight Metabolism
Hunger and the Plant Based Diet
December 13, 2019
Switching to a plant based diet is a fast track to better health, beauty, and longevity. Many clients are amazed how their energy returns, skin improves, digest
Mindset Meditation
Therapeutic Emotional Release
December 12, 2019
Therapeutic Emotional Release is a technique I teach clients to process sorrow, grief, disappointment, anger, and injustice. It is invaluable as a daily tool wh
Mindset Meditation
3 Habits of Connection
November 19, 2019
Yesterday I attended a small gathering of people which allowed me to observe and test some of the practices I teach in coaching. 1. Attention changes interactio
Lifestyle Philosophy
Foot Care For Overall Health
November 13, 2019
Feet are neglected in Western beauty culture, but are foundational in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. They deserve the attention that these alternati
Mindset Meditation
Customize Your Meditation
October 16, 2019
How can you see results from your meditation practice more quickly? Start with the type of meditation for your goals. When people ask how I teach meditation, I
Lifestyle Philosophy
What’s Your Health Belief?
October 9, 2019
I firmly believe our health is heavily influenced by our beliefs. Science now is backing this up with study results which show how repeated thoughts affect our
Mindset Meditation
Conscious Effort
August 8, 2019
I am not a vision board person, but I decided to do one at the beginning of the year because I felt that 2019 was going to be amazing! Just about everything hap
Mindset Meditation
Tap into happy
August 1, 2019
I just got back from Paris as many of you know. It is my happy place. Every time I travel there I wish I could bottle up that feeling of Paris so that I can hav
Mindset Meditation
Things I love this Week
July 11, 2019
The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger This book marries my love for personal narratives of triumph and growth with a very empowered approach to healing
Beauty Skin
Aroma-Shower
July 8, 2019
I love aromatherapy, but find it hard to integrate into everyday lfe. A simple way to use aromatherapy is sprinkling a few drops of essential oil onto the floor
Recipes
Avo-Coco Probiotic Pudding
July 5, 2019
This is one of the breakfast favorites in the jolieLife menu. I love it for breakfast as well as a healthy snack. Avocado adds healthy fats to nourish your skin
Movement Exercise
Dance Break
July 3, 2019
When you feel bored, sad, cranky, or moody try a dance break. Put on your favorite song and dance away for 3 minutes. Daily dance breaks help to release energy
Lifestyle Philosophy
Feminine List Making
May 29, 2019
You are at a smorgasbord plate in hand. You circle the offerings taking a little bit this and a little of that. You return to your seat with a plate full of yum
Mindset Meditation
Unblocking
May 22, 2019
Here is my technique for unblock beliefs that are keeping me stuck or hampering my progress. It is very simple, always works, and requires little effort from yo
Lifestyle Philosophy
the Medicinal Line
May 15, 2019
My first truly clinical use of food was to cure my 6 year old son of gluten intolerance and IBS. I put him on the GAPs diet for 6 months. A diet based on bone b
Mindset Meditation
Being at ease with hunger
May 10, 2019
Hunger can be a scary sensation. By scary I mean unfamiliar. Just like in other areas of life, when something is unfamiliar to us we can perceive it as scary or
Lifestyle Philosophy
What are you birthing?
May 8, 2019
We are constantly birthing. Birthing is creating. It could be a profession, an education, yourself, a relationship, a service, a home, a garden, whatever you ar
Mindset Meditation
Aphrodite Project
May 1, 2019
The most primary relationship we have is with ourselves. As a mother, my health, calm, and patience comes from how I nurture or mother myself. Actually, rather
Mindset Meditation
Peace With You
April 16, 2019
Sometimes we don’t feel the way we want to feel or the way we think we should feel. Maybe we are in a place we don’t like, we don’t feel movement in our life, o
Mindset Meditation
Awakening
April 2, 2019
Welcome to April! The theme of awakening keeps coming to me in my own life, spring, friends, and clients. I am going to devote April to this. Before we begin, I
Detox Cleansing
why detox?
March 23, 2019
How do you know you need a detox? But, more than that, do you even need to do a detox in the first place? Detoxification is something that your body naturally d
Mindset Meditation
Rose Quartz Meditation
March 21, 2019
A rose quartz meditation is a wonderful way to increase the love you have for yourself and others. To do one: Gather a piece of rose quartz. Find a comfortable
Lifestyle Philosophy
Boundaries as Self Love
March 18, 2019
Honoring your boundaries is a huge act of self love. It’s an action which takes attention, trust in your internal GPS, and a deep commitment to you. Realizing t
Recipes
Manuka Honey Face Mask
March 7, 2019
I love facial masks. As winter fades and spring is slow in coming my skin reaches its apex of dryness. Awaken winter skin with an at home mask. My favorite hydr
Mindset Meditation
Water Meditation
March 5, 2019
Try this meditation to clear out the cobwebs of winter. Find yourself in a comfortable position. Imagine yourself a pipe. As you do so, visualize pure, radiant,
Menopause
Eat More Cacao
March 4, 2019
Cacao is a magical ingredient that awakens the spirit and improves health. Try adding raw cacao powder or cacao nibs into your morning smoothie, a salad, yogurt
Mindset Meditation
Morning Awakening
March 3, 2019
Morning stretch is a great way to awaken the body in the morning. Before you get out of bed: Stretch your hands overhead and make you legs as long as possible.
Mindset Meditation
Raise the Ceiling on Joy
March 2, 2019
Today let there be no ceiling on your joy. Think of the most exuberant person you know in real life or through a novel, movie, or show. Imitate that person toda
Mindset Meditation
March is awakening, shrugging off winter
March 1, 2019
It may not feel like it, but winter is ending. The day is getting longer. The snowdrops are out and the witchhazels are blooming. This month we turn our attenti
Mindset Meditation
Rose Quartz Meditation
February 28, 2019
A rose quartz meditation is a wonderful way to increase the love you have for yourself and others. To do one: Gather a piece of rose quartz. Find a comfortable
Recipes
New Soup: Cauliflower Umami
February 17, 2019
The newest jolieLife soup was inspired by a soup I had at Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant Marcus B & P. It is a wonderful, creamy cauliflower soup (no dairy)
Recipes
Revive Your Winter Body with a 24 hour Soup Cleanse
February 6, 2019
Say the word cleanse and most often you think of a juice cleanse. But, in the winter our bodies need to be warmed and nourished. To work with the natural needs
Recipes
Almond Protein Latte
January 26, 2019
This is a super versatile way to have a nutritious, non dairy latte. I use this as a morning breakfast, post workout supplement, or quick lunch. I like it both
Menopause
Why eating green leafy vegetables is important?
January 23, 2019
When I first started eating clean I was astounded by how many green leafy vegetables I needed to eat for optimal health. The reality is that most Americans are
Lifestyle Philosophy
The Personal Checkin
January 22, 2019
Learning to hear your body’s messages can be tricky when we have gotten out of the habit of listening to ourselves. In adulthood, we care for so many and have s
Mindset Meditation
Full Moon Reflection
January 20, 2019
The full moon is a time for me on a monthly basis to stop and evaluate. What is working? Am I on track? How have my goals changed or progressed? I highly recomm
Mindset Meditation
JolieLife 101: What is Self-Care
January 13, 2019
Self-care is practicing caring for yourself as you would a dear friend. You make self care a priority because when you feel good and good about yourself you are
Mindset Meditation
Mind May Trump DNA
January 9, 2019
The New York Times published an article titled “Mind May Trump DNA in Exercise and Eating Habits,” which highlighted a study showing that when patients are told
Mindset Meditation
Wet Noodle meditation
January 5, 2019
Meditation sometimes feels like eating your greens. You know you should do it, you will feel great for doing it, but other things on you plate are calling you.
Beauty Skin
Clean Body Care
January 4, 2019
Jolie is dedicating 2019 to focus on extraordinary health, wellness and beauty. This year one of my goals is to detox my beauty and body care routine. Your skin
Weight Metabolism
One thing is Never the Magic Bullet
December 14, 2018
The origins of dis-ease always have many contributing factors. You don’t become depressed due to just one factor. A person does not become seriously overweight
Recipes
Hot Toddy Cold Pressed Juice
December 5, 2018
I love cold pressed juices, however, sometimes in the winter they are too chilling. I created this green juice that can be served cold or hot. Technically, not
Lifestyle Philosophy
What is flow?
November 29, 2018
What does it mean to be in flow? How do I get into flow? Flow is allowing yourself and the energy or happenings around you to be cooperative. It is acknowledgin
Mindset Meditation
How to not burn out in the next 30 days? Self care.
November 28, 2018
Yesterday, dinner was over, kids in bed, Thanksgiving was awesome, and I had free time. But, I was also cranky - not wanting to prep for tomorrow, unable to unw
Lifestyle Philosophy
Create your clarity space
November 1, 2018
Meditation, journaling, self reflection, and all spiritual practices are much easier to do daily if you create sacred space to do so. It is the spot set apart f
Menopause
Yeast overgrowth
October 26, 2018
Candida, or yeast, is becoming more of a problem as our diets become heavier on carbohydrates, sugars, and sweet drinks. High levels of yeast in the body create
Mindset Meditation
Wise Indecision
October 23, 2018
I thought about moving jolie for a while - probably a good year. Then one day I woke up and knew it was time. The new space was ready less than a month later. T
Nutrition Food
Tips to transitioning to a plant based diet
September 7, 2018
The single most impactful lifestyle change you can make for your health is to eat more plants. Plant based diets in study after study are shown help fight cance
Mindset Meditation
Bedation - Bedtime Meditation
July 3, 2018
Movement Exercise
Cat and Cow for spinal Health
June 28, 2018
Benefits of cat cow pose: increased back flexibility relieve pain of menstrual cramps, sciatica, hip tightness improves digestion creates internal calm
Detox Cleansing
Why juice cleanse?
June 28, 2018
It seems like someone we know is always doing some sort of cleanse — which makes us wonder whether it’s just a fad or do they know something we don’t? --Here ar
Mindset Meditation
Two Keys to Creating Change
June 25, 2018
Mindset Meditation
6 Signs Your Intuition Is Speaking
March 27, 2018
When you tap into the wisdom of your body, you tap into your own GPS. I was speaking to a colleague who recently changed her diet. In meditation, she felt the c
Mindset Meditation
Stop chasing your dream life, have it now.
March 22, 2018
The hamster wheel is worse than Groundhog’s Day. It is constantly running, pushing, doing and staying in the same place. Chasing life, chasing dreams, chasing t
Mindset Meditation
Get Your Intuition Back
January 10, 2018
Getting your intuition back is the most valuable self development you can ever do. It is the no fail, no lie, no bullshit, truth serum. Listen to it, and it wil
Weight Metabolism
Ground Rules for Sustainable Weight Loss
January 2, 2018
Celebrate daily your successes, good choices, and self. Acknowledge that your are caring for yourself each moment. If you mess up, there is always the next meal
Mindset Meditation
Meditation 101
December 21, 2017
BREATHE .... notice your breath. Anxious? Breathe in. Breathe out. Scattered? Breathe in. Breathe out. Nervous? Breathe in. Breathe out. Overwhelmed? Breathe in
Mindset Meditation
6 Ways to Have Ease Under Pressure
November 24, 2017
You can enjoy the holiday season and any hectic time of life with bliss. Only thing you need is a little intentionality to put you in a space of ease under pres
Beauty Skin
Why I Wear Red Lipstick?
October 4, 2017
Red is classic. But it can be scary. It’’s a statement. I’ve had full lips before Kim Kardashian made them hot. My father always said that my lips were too big.
Mindset Meditation
Awakening Not Midlife Crisis
September 19, 2017
A woman stopped by jolie the other day to share her art. Having been a psychologist for many years - in her awakening, she decided to devote herself to creative
Mindset Meditation
Visualize for a Great Day!
August 31, 2017
Every morning before I get out of bed I visualize what I want in my day. I see everything I know is on my calendar happening how I want it. I see my time at jol
Movement Exercise
Get to Crave Exercise
August 25, 2017
Now that Irina is at NYU, she and I often have fitness dates in NYC. We take different classes, enjoy sweating together, and go for a meal - the restaurant depe
Lifestyle Philosophy
It's Not Your Fault
August 22, 2017
When I am disappointed by an outcome, the first thing I ask is why. I start examining could I have done something different, did I fail to do something I should
Nutrition Food
It's Not Genes, It's Food!
August 17, 2017
I have to break it to you. What you eat is the biggest determiner of your health. I am writing from St. Louis, my hometown. I am immersed in my gene pool. Those
Mindset Meditation
Shoedog - the Incredible Story of Nike
August 14, 2017
Nike. I read Shoedog this summer. Take it with you on vacation this August. It is amazing! There is so much to be gleaned about how to live and create from Phil
Mindset Meditation
Why I Go to an Intuitive?
August 7, 2017
Simply put, it clears my vision - providing clarity on what’s happening now and a glimpse of the path before me. I get to heal and release the past, empower the
Mindset Meditation
Pathway to Happiness
July 11, 2017
Happiness is not a place to get to or a goal to achieve. It is a state of the heart and mind which we must continuously cultivate. In that way, happiness is lik
Mindset Meditation
Live in joy! here's How
June 28, 2017
I love Kasia. She is the woman who has shaped my teaching more than any other. One of her first lessons was fully inhabiting joy. She didn’t teach it, but I saw
Recipes
Recipe: Raw Summer Salads
June 26, 2017
watermelon, cucumber, & feta salad Dice equal amounts of cucumber and watermelon. Mix together with crumbled feta to taste.Voila - an awesome summer treat!
Mindset Meditation
can meditation aid cancer patients?
June 23, 2017
Can meditation help when you're facing a challenge like cancer? I have a dear friend undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Alternative cancer treatments have
Lifestyle Philosophy
3 ways to feel Lighter this summer
June 21, 2017
Recently, I've been feeling heavy. It is from all the end of school activities, not eating right by eating on the run, and everyday going until I hit that wall
Menopause
3 tips to prevent Autoimmune Disease
June 17, 2017
1. Fill half your plate at every meal with vegetables and berries. Powerful antioxidants and synergistic nutrition found in berries and vegetables heal your bod
Mindset Meditation
Life's Secret Sauce
May 8, 2017
Gratitude is the key practice to transform your everyday life. Gratitude is the secret sauce that turns our everyday into something magical. Offering thanks dai
Movement Exercise
Exercise as Youth Serum -6 steps
April 27, 2017
Exercise began for me as a way to lose weight, get in shape, and relieve stress. It has become for me one of the primary ways I keep my body feeling and looking
Mindset Meditation
5 Tips for Inspired Thinking
April 12, 2017
Sometimes it seems the fog in our brain will not lift. We have been at a deadline or a big project, and find ourselves in the Twilight Zone of thought. Stale id
Movement Exercise
Yoga Turns a Bad day Good
March 28, 2017
Yoga is a perfect antidote to a bad day -- disappointment, criticism, and low energy fade away. Next time, aka tomorrow, you need a pick me up, instead of stopp
Beauty Skin
3 Steps to create fabulous skin
March 22, 2017
Skin. Skin shows our age. Skin is the barrier between us and the environment. Skin is exposed to heat, cold, dryness, humidity, sun, toxins, pollutants, and irr
Movement Exercise
Your Brain and yoga
March 9, 2017
Neuroplasticity is a fancy word to signify the brain's ability to reshape itself - to forge new connections and pathways. When you become fluent in a foreign la
Menopause
Do You Need Wellness Coaching?
February 9, 2017
Do you want to finally do it? A coach can light the fire underneath you to motivate, guide, and cheer you on to achieving your goal. They are the bridge and she
Weight Metabolism
How to lose weight forever
January 28, 2017
The key to losing weight for the last time is not giving up as you take small, continual steps to create a new lifestyle, or habit of living, that feels so good
Movement Exercise
STOPPING THE CLOCK WITH EXERCISE
January 6, 2017
Workouts do more than burn calories or help you maintain your weight. The right workout rotation can also help you look younger and stay young looking for years
Mindset Meditation
January 04th, 2017
January 4, 2017
MOTIVE TO MEDITATE When you meditate, you plug into a supercomputer. When I meditate I solve problems, find inspiration for new initiatives, cut through my feel
Mindset Meditation
2017 the Year of Refinement
January 1, 2017
Come on a journey with me this year. I declare my mission to live 2017 differently. I sometimes have a false belief or expectation that causes me to live on thi
Mindset Meditation
Three Questions to Answer Before 2017
December 20, 2016
Although I appear extremely calm, I am a totally type A personality. Goals are my thing. The end of the year is really exciting for me. I LOVE reflecting and ev
Mindset Meditation
Now
November 9, 2016
Eckhart Tolle's, The Power of Now , focuses us on where our power lies. Our generative ability is in the present moment. The past is gone and the future is a my
Mindset Meditation
Breathe, Relax, Center
October 12, 2016
“Letting go is a practice; it is an art” Thich Nhat Hanh Resistance is the feeling of refusal to go in the direction life is pulling us toward. Resistance is al
Beauty Skin
Hand Care
April 4, 2016
Neglected hands are a telltale sign of age and too much sun exposure. It is important to care for the skin on our hands as our face. Your hands are exposed to m
Mindset Meditation
The Gospel According to Coco Chanel
April 2, 2016
The subtitle of this book by Karen Karbo is \"Life Lessons from the World's Most Elegant Woman.\" It is a wonderful, quick read full of inspiration about a woman
Mindset Meditation
Finding the Next Step
April 1, 2016
When you are stuck in a situation, decision, or emotional conundrum ask yourself, \"What is the next right action?\" You will get the next step to take. That step
Mindset Meditation
Ask
March 31, 2016
Women are stereotyped as being very communal; however, we are often reticent to ask for help. The reasons women don't ask are numerous: fear of no; not wanting
Mindset Meditation
Change: The Nimble Mind
March 30, 2016
Do something you habitually do differently today. Changes in our routines are a great way to build new neuro-pathways. It keeps our brain flexible and nimble.
Mindset Meditation
Power of Imagination
March 29, 2016
Children spend a lot of time at play. Imagination is a large part of children's play whether it is pretending that the toy car is on a road picking up passenger
Mindset Meditation
Loving Now: the Key to More
March 24, 2016
We receive so much everyday. Yet, we want more. Most of us desire better relationships, healthier bodies, less stress, more love, and then some. How do we get m
Mindset Meditation
Breathe: Antidote to Stress
March 23, 2016
Stress is the enemy of maintaining beauty and health. Hormones related to stress put our cells into overdrive. We were created to respond to momentary stress, b
Nutrition Food
Sunlight is Good
March 8, 2016
Sunshine is essential. The spring is a fabulous time to reap the benefits of the sun without the risk of overexposure. Also, being in the sun throughout the spr
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