It’s no secret that I talk about yoga a lot, both here on the blog and in my real life. Deep inside, I know that yoga is one of my greatest passions. However, it wasn’t until just a few weeks ago that I realized just how deep that passion runs- and how obvious it is to …

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Today is the third anniversary of the Get Gutsy blog/community! On October 1, 2012, I decided to stop being afraid and start actually living my life. After months of planning, I hit publish on this post and set out on a brand new journey. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” became my mantra. It …

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Summer has officially come to an end. While I love fall as much as the next pumpkin spice-loving, apple picking, boots/scarf wearing, wine tasting, hayride romping gal, saying goodbye to summer is never easy for me. It’s truly my favorite season. And this summer was one for the record books. Adventures. Travel. Endless laughter. True friendships. Exciting opportunities. …

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Lots of people talk about the “three little words” everyone wants to hear, but today, I beg to differ. While there’s nothing more beautiful than hearing someone say the words, “I love you,” there are four other words in the English language that have the power to change someone’s day, week, month, year or even …

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When women get together, there are lots of things we talk about: Our careers, passions, families, interests, dating and relationships…the list goes on and on. There’s one thing that I can guarantee you comes up in almost all female conversations: Our bodies. Or more specifically, our body’s flaws.  “Ew, I feel so fat today.” “Don’t …

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Let me set the scene: I’m out for drinks with two of my best girlfriends. We’re debriefing about an amazing date I had the night before. Only problem? The guy didn’t follow up with me. No text. No call. Nada. Instant confusion. My girlfriends and I spent some time debating if I should text HIM. My …

Do You Follow “The Rules”? Getting Real About Dating Read More »

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” -Nelson Mandela The notion of “home” is so interesting. Homebody. Homesick. Homegrown. Homecoming. Hometown. So many words that begin with the all-important four letters that make up the word home. Home also has so …

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