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Derek
18 hours ago5 min read
Client Story: Are the Stories We Tell Ourselves Holding Us Back from Reality?
A client of mine, whom I've shared some stories about before (both here and in our private Facebook group) has transformed her lifestyle...
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Derek
3 days ago6 min read
Reading Books Taught me about my Health Practices (but not in the way you think!)
I've always enjoyed reading. Granted there was a time in my life (high school) where reading wasn't overly prominent, I've rekindled the...
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Derek
4 days ago4 min read
Client Story: The Impact of Consistent Self-Care on Daily Well-being
I often refer back to the story of an old client of mine, who sadly is no longer with us. He became like a grandfather to me. He was a...
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Derek
Dec 28, 20245 min read
"There is no spoon"
Practices. Habits. Actions. These three things are the common theme of discussion in my coaching with clients. Here's some facts that...
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Guest
Dec 12, 20243 min read
"Keep the Goal, the Goal"
These amazing words of wisdom (as usual) come from, Kate "Solo" Solovieva. I absolutely love her work and her approach to deep health.
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Derek
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Simple and Realistic Lifestyle Changes: How a Client Impressed Her Doctor with Improved Health Numbers
When a client tells you that you have had a profound impact on their life, you can't help but smile. I mean, that's why we health and...
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Derek
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Unlocking Positive Change: The Power of Simplicity, Time, and Consistency (A Client Story)
A client of mine has been working with a modified windmill exercise in her program for several months. This week she was very excited to...
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Derek
Nov 29, 20243 min read
Client Story: Simple, Consistent Strength for Daily Life
I love sharing client stories and I love when my clients share their changes with me! 🥰 We can relate to them on a personal level. They...
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Derek
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Are You Making Health Too Complicated?
The quick answer to this post's title question: DAMN RIGHT WE ARE!! We're complicating it. We're overthinking it. We're overanalyzing...
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Derek
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Breaking the All or Nothing Mindset: A Client Story
Modern society teaches us an "All or Nothing" approach to all aspects of life. And how's that working for us?? ... Are we healthier? ......
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Derek
Nov 6, 20244 min read
Can You Really Be Happy with Where You're At?
Society is constanting pushing us to do MORE. I'm not saying don't challenge yourself or strive to continue to create positive change,...
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Derek
Nov 1, 20244 min read
"Is Disconnection the Price of Living in a Hyperconnected World?"
Yep. We're gonna go there. Maybe you're tired of reading about it, but whether you agree or not, this IS a concern in our modern world. ...
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Derek
Oct 30, 20247 min read
The Hidden Struggle: What Is the Real Cost of Taking Multiple Medications?
this conversation (like others) NEVER TALKED ABOUT LIFESTYLE PRACTICES.
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Derek
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Client's Words that Inspire and Motivate
People say the darndest things eh? Sometimes you hear something someone says and it immediately resonates with you. That's the joy of...
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Derek
Oct 22, 20244 min read
How Focusing on YOUR Deep Health can Positively Impact Others
My client shared a very cool story with me last week... We've been really focusing on helping her practice caring for HERSELF first and...
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Derek
Oct 3, 20245 min read
Our Surroundings and Inner Self can Lead us to Healthier Living
This wonderful story, I hope, may inspire some of you to begin to practice changing HOW you approach your nutrition practices.
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Derek
Sep 20, 20245 min read
Do you Notice the Signs that you have Taken on Too Much?
A couple weeks ago I wrote myself a note to remember to do a blog post about my funny, yet "oh crap" moment. This particular day I began...
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Derek
Sep 18, 20246 min read
"I have to do something; I have to drop some weight"
The title of this post, is the exact message I received this week from a client. I wanted to share this story with you, our wonderful...
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Derek
Sep 5, 20245 min read
Are Your Comfort Habits Hindering Your Path to Better Health?
"Comfort is the worst addiction" ~ Marcus Aurelius~ The former Roman emporer, died in March, 180AD yet his powerful words continue to be...
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Derek
Aug 23, 20245 min read
EVERYTHING has its Pros and Cons
This morning a client mentioned she had recently tagged our business in a post on Facebook with someone in a community group looking for...
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