June 19, 2020

We are living in times of change – the greatest shifts and change we may ever experience in our lifetime. And we can’t stand by waiting for it to pass. Instead, we can become active forces in this change. 

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May 10, 2020

The only thing stopping you from being the full, blown open rose🌹 and goddess💃🏼 you’re meant to be is you and your mind. 🙈Not anyone from outside, but your inner deep fear.  The mind means well, wanting to protect and assure survival, but that also means that the heart loses out. We’ve survived the days of

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September 12, 2019

If you walk around anywhere in Thailand you will find a Thai Green Curry. We spend 1-2 months every year in Ko Samui for Beautiful You Retreats and this recipe takes me back to Thailand every time I make it. It is a staple at all our Beautiful You Retreats in Thailand and a classic

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May 6, 2019

Lessons from Crete on food identity, but more importantly from my blender or lack of modern culinary comforts. Who would’ve thought that my blender is such a good teacher? We’ve been in Crete for almost a month now and I haven’t used a blender since then. You may say, well that’s not such a big

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April 25, 2019

We’re spending a few months this spring in Crete and the energy of the land is magnificent! On one of our adventures, Ollie(my partner in shine) and I went to experience one of the oldest olive trees – believed to be over 3000 years old! So, what do you ask a 3000 year tree?! 🌳 You

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