The Pause Wellness Blog

    Every January, weight loss conversations heat up — and this year, GLP-1 medications are front and center.They do work for weight loss, and for some people, medication is necessary and appropriate. I want to say that clearly. But here’s the part that often...

  A Season of Joy and Sorrow December is a month of celebration—but it can also be heavy. For many, the holidays are a reminder of someone missing at the table, or memories that bring both joy and sorrow. I know this personally. In 2020, my family lost my cousin...

  It’s been just over a month since we brought home our Golden Retriever puppy, Grace, and life has changed in ways I didn’t expect. She’s now potty trained, walking longer on the leash, but also testing boundaries—biting more, jumping on counters, and keeping us...

  At the end of August, Lee and I took an Alaskan cruise — a trip we’ll never forget. We expected chilly, gray days, but instead we were blessed with more sunshine than we ever imagined and comfortable temperatures that made exploring a joy. Cruises often get the...

If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ve probably seen my posts about how what we eat impacts our skin—and really, our whole body. Our cells are constantly regenerating, and they need real nourishment to thrive. But today, sugar and ultraprocessed foods are...