As I write this article, I am going on my second full week of sporting an Oura Ring and I am already a huge fan! I want to take this opportunity to explain what the Oura Ring is, how it works, what it measures, its accuracy, my favorite features, how I am...
The Pause Wellness Blog
Articles, tips & resources from Martha to help you be your best self — for you and those around you.
Embracing Diversity
I hope this message finds you in excellent health and high spirits! As your dedicated board-certified health coach, I am eager to share some insights that can truly transform your approach to nutrition. Let’s explore the profound impact of embracing a varied...
A Life Changing Weekend
“Go and Tell”, “Come and See”. These phrases have popped up for me multiple times since attending the women’s retreat through my church a few weeks ago. These are phrases that have to do with discipleship. We are all called to spread God’s message and...
I Choose Wellness
..I Choose Wellness August is National Wellness Month and I encourage you to make a plan that includes daily wellness activities. Every day you have a choice to be as healthy as you can be. Choose wellness every day. Make that conscious effort to take more...
Be Present
As most of you know I was a public-school teacher for eight years. During this time, I was constantly looking forward to the next break and so were my colleagues. I would often hear (sometimes out of my own mouth) from my colleagues, “I can’t wait ‘til...
The Worst 4 Letter Word
Think of all the awful four-letter words you know. There are quite a few. Did the word corn come to mind? Probably not. But for me, it is the worst four-letter word there is. This is because I have an allergy to corn, and corn is in everything. Corn is...
Just Getting Started
I love the days I get to “aunt”. Wednesdays is one because I get to pick up my niece from one school and drop her off at another. Our time together is always fun as she makes me laugh. Today, on our drive, I asked her what she is most looking...
Small Action…Big Impact!
Yesterday, I had the sweetest conversation with my five-year-old nephew. I got to pick him up from school which it is still so weird being on the parent side of the afternoon car rider line. I was a teacher for eight years and never once did I have afternoon...
Eating at Home for a Healthier You!
How often do you eat out? According to an article I found on Business Insider from 2019, “Americans eat out 5.9 times a week on average.” 6 in 10, Adults in the US have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 adults in the US have two or more chronic diseases (CDC website). ...
3 Most Important Routines You Can Establish For Your Health
Happy New Year! Instead of talking habits, which seems to be a very popular topic right now (rightly, so as habits are very important in establishing a healthy lifestyle), I want to focus on routines. If you are a person who picks a word to focus on each year,...










