How Happy Is Your Midlife?

If you are feeling unhappy or unsettled in your 40s to 50s you have lots of company. But there is hope. I found a great article from the Atlantic, through Pocket, that attempts to unpack our feelings. Some have called this Midlife Crisis, some call...

Happy National Nutrition Month

I am always looking for reasons to celebrate life. I didn't know there was such a thing as a month that celebrates and promotes good nutrition. I have worked hard this past year on my own diet. More veggies and fruits for sure. But I...

Fat Can Be Good

I know, fat can be good as long as it isn't around my waist. Have you heard that moderation is key? With some of our heart healthy fat food sources, this saying is especially true. According to the American Heart Association, you should have...

Is Your Workout Like Forrest or Arnold?

One way we can lower our risk of heart disease is by exercising regularly. Your workout may include cardio, strength training or both. Cardio workouts can lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as strengthen the heart and blood vessels. On this episode, we discuss...

Happy, Healthy New Year!

Eager to reach your health and fitness goals? Start the new year by gaining a fresh perspective on nutrition. On this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we dive into how we can approach our New Year’s resolutions to ensure we see success. Click the...

American Anxiety

Anxiety is something I understand and have experienced in spurts lately. But I have never had chronic anxiety that seems to be present in daily life for so many. A couple of things hit me this past weekend while flying back from a trip to...

Bella Knows Time From Shinola

We all seem to worry about time. I always knew my dog could tell the time of day but she never seems stressed about it. Its not just her routine that lets me know she understands time. She knows when to go outside, knows when...

Advisors: Move Your Clients From Saving Money To A Life of Meaning.

Many times in the past year I have been fortunate to serve as a keynote speaker to financial planning groups. This has taken various forms. I have helped planners, advisors and their teams understand the makeup and changing values of those who are 50-years and...

Who Are The Joneses Anyway?

Sometimes we get envious of something, someone or some situation that doesn't appear to be within our reach. It is not a secret that many of us try to compete at work and on our blocks with someone else who appears to be doing better...

It’s Not The What, It’s The Who.

It is not a secret that many of us try to compete at work and on our blocks with somebody else who appears to be doing better than we are at the moment. Why do we try to keep up with these people? Who are...