181: all about stem cells with Dr. Joy Kong

May 22, 2025

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and Iโ€™m so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells. Hereโ€™s what we discuss: What exactly are stem cells, and how do they work to support healing and regeneration? What kinds of conditions or symptoms does she typically see…

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Awkward holiday Moments

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Twitter through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Twitter, all opinions are my own.  I love any opportunity to be surrounded with friends and family, which is one of the many reasons why the holiday season is so special. We…

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Favorite Things Giveaway: from me

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! Hope youโ€™re having a wonderful morning. Weโ€™re off to Liviโ€™s first play at her school! Iโ€™m so excited.. sheโ€™s been practicing her lines all week. (Speaking of the silly goose, latest Livi-isms are up here.) Iโ€™m really excited about todayโ€™s favorite things giveaway, because itโ€™s something Iโ€™m putting together for a…

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Livi-isms

โ€œLetโ€™s read my non-infection book.” โ€œYour non-infection book?” โ€œYes, the one about butterflies.” โ€œYou mean your non-fiction book?” โ€œYeah, thatโ€™s it.”   Me: โ€œLetโ€™s get something for P. She looks cold! Her teeth are chattering.” Liv: โ€œMom, she doesnโ€™t have teeth.”   [drops something] โ€œSon of a nutcracker!”   [At the petting zoo] โ€œGoats donโ€™t think…

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A workout you can do anywhere during this busy holiday season! All you need is a pair of dumbbells. www.fitnessista.com

12 Days of Fitness Workout

On the first day of Christmas, my trainer gave to meeeeee… a set of 10 sumo burpees. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Hi friends! Howโ€™s the morning treating you? Itโ€™s been chilly and blustery over here. Definitely feels like winter. ๐Ÿ™‚ It was a pretty low-key evening last night, with a super simple dinner: chicken, sweet potatoes, sautรฉed carrots…

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Favorite Things Giveaway: Manduka

So excited for todayโ€™s favorite things giveaway, because itโ€™s something Iโ€™ve been using for years, from a brand that I adore: Manduka! I purchased my first Manduka yoga mat about 7 years ago. It was the most Iโ€™d ever spent on a mat, and my friends assured me that it would be worth it. They…

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