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The ABC’s of Creating Habits
I’m always a little sad to see the shorter days and darker mornings arrive as summer begins to fade. But this August, I’m also pretty excited because I can report that I actually did what I said I was going to do. If you remember, at the beginning of the summer I wrote about using…
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Autism Is More Than a Diagnosis. It’s a Different Way of Experiencing the World
in Coaching“When you’ve met one child with autism… you’ve met one child with autism.” That statement has become well known in autism circles because it’s true. No two children on the autism spectrum are exactly alike. They may share certain behaviors, but the reasons behind those behaviors can be very different. At The UltraWellness Center, this…
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Your Plate Is Voting Every Single Day
in CoachingLast month I made the case that summer quietly changes your biology. The heat shifts your appetite. Your body naturally reaches for lighter foods. I suggested that instead of resisting that seasonal rhythm, we should lean into it. Summer, I argued, is one of the easiest times of the year to build new food habits…
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Summer Chatter Shouts Change
in CoachingSummer vibes are hitting hard in Massachusetts. After a genuinely brutal, snow-packed winter in the Berkshire’s and for that matter the entire state of MA even in a warming world, this winter delivered something different and the June 21st solstice can’t come fast enough. And with it comes something worth paying attention to your body…
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Can Lifestyle Changes Actually Protect Your Brain?
Let’s be honest—this is the question everyone is quietly asking: Do lifestyle changes work… or are we just checking boxes and hoping for the best? As a Health Coach, I spend my days helping people change their habits one small step at a time. But here’s the exciting part the science is no longer whispering…
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What Your Stress Signals Are Really Telling You — And How to Respond
in CoachingIn 1992, the Health Resource Network launched what we now know as National Stress Awareness Month after recognizing something that felt both obvious and overlooked, people weren’t just occasionally stressed, they were living in a constant state of it. The goal was simple but powerful: help people understand what stress is doing to them and…
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National Nutrition Month: 1973 vs 2026
in CoachingFrom Meatloaf at Dinner & Jogging… to Macros & Wearables
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If January Didn’t Go as Planned, You’re Not Behind: The Science of Sustainable Change
There’s never a better time to talk about the tenacity of goal-setting and New Year’s resolutions than late January—on the front side of the biggest snowstorm to hit the Boston area in four years. The calendar has turned, the adrenaline has faded, and reality has set in. So where do you land right now with…
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Your Heart, Your Health: How HeartMath Helps You Turn Holiday Stress into Strength
A Patient-Centered Guide to the Science Behind HeartMath From mid-November to early January—those eight glittering, sugar-dusted, emotion- packed weeks—we often run on equal parts joy… and cortisol. If you’ve ever noticed that your body remembers holiday stress long after the decorations are boxed up, you’re not wrong. Science now shows what ancient wisdom always hinted…
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Hot Days, Cold Drinks, and the Fight to Stay Focused
As beautiful as summer is, summer living can mess with our most well-intentioned plans. The days stretch out like the sun and suddenly dinner happens at 8:30 p.m. with a side of s’mores, ice cream or anything else that beckons, because, why not—it’s summer! My regular rhythm of morning routines, meal prep, and reasonable bedtimes goes out the window…
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Introducing Slow ~ Meditation
What comes to mind when you hear these three simple words: sit, quiet, breathe? Take a moment and really consider it. Does the idea of sitting alone with yourself sound inviting—like a cozy cup of tea—or more like an awkward visit from a distant relative you hardly know? I’ll admit it: I’ve often described myself…
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Unlock Your Health Potential with Coaching
At The Ultra Wellness Center, we believe that lasting health isn’t just about knowing what to do—it’s about having the right support to make sustainable changes. But let’s be honest: making changes that stick isn’t always easy, that’s where coaching comes in. Imagine having a partner who helps you turn your wellness goals into daily…
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From Intentions to Action: Why Health Coaching is the Missing Link to Wellness
Ever tried pushing yourself to the next level in anything? Whether it’s chasing an athletic goal, acing an academic challenge, or perfecting a creative skill like painting, drawing, or playing an instrument, you probably sought some help. Maybe it was a teacher, a class, or even binge-watching YouTube tutorials. Why? Because when we want to…