If I hadn't recently injured my back, I wouldn't have: 1- Met my awesome physical therapist who is passionate about her work and adorable to boot! 2- Gone into the hot tub post-swim last Sunday where I chatted with a man about his health goals and life aspirations—a conversation which left both of us feeling … Continue reading Silver Linings
Tag: mental health
Processing Trauma and Tragedy
The week that I started 10th grade my cousin passed away. I still remember the final phone call I had with her. It was a 3-way call with my grandparents and my cousin, who was 6 years my junior (on the one hand she was like a younger sister to me, sleeping in my room … Continue reading Processing Trauma and Tragedy
The Rain in Pain is Anything But Plain
Sometimes it’s Kelly Clarkson, other times it's My Fair Lady. Taylor Swift had an interview once where she said she was afraid that when she was in a happy relationship she wouldn’t be able to write about break-ups anymore, which has always been her jam. When I heard this I immediately disagreed. Once we are … Continue reading The Rain in Pain is Anything But Plain
Back Pain is Back
I am no stranger to back pain. I had chronic back pain in my mid-twenties for 1.5 years. It was depressing as hell. And frustrating too—going from PT to PT trying to figure out the best treatment for it. All while continuing to work full time and have an hour commute each way. I marinated … Continue reading Back Pain is Back
The Pre-Exile Jew – Part 2
I did a 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2010. I wanted to be a certified yoga instructor before I graduated from my grad program to become a registered dietitian. I had this urge inside of me, that I did not want to be just a registered dietitian, but also a yoga instructor—to show the world … Continue reading The Pre-Exile Jew – Part 2
What is Joy?
I passed by a fountain during my lunch break walk. I thought, “That fountain looks so happy!” What does that even mean? How can a fountain be happy? Because the water was gushing out unabashedly. It didn’t care how messy it was. It wasn’t self-conscious about what others thought of how it expressed itself. It … Continue reading What is Joy?
Morning Stretches Wake Up the Body AND the Mind
When I stretch in the morning, I not only wake up my spine and loosen my joints, I awaken my child-like wonder. I am training my body to stay young not only physically, but young at heart, body, mind, and soul.
Yo Quiero Taco Bell
In 7th grade we had a school sleepover and I wore a t-shirt to sleep that said "Yo quiero Taco Bell" and had a picture of the chihuahua from the commercial. My whole childhood I was self-conscious about wearing shirts with words on them. I didn't want to make a statement, make waves, offend someone, … Continue reading Yo Quiero Taco Bell
Empowered Life
When my father suddenly passed away. I took two weeks off my college. The second week was to sit shiva, the tradition of morning in the Jewish tradition. When I got back to college, not only did I keep up with my work, but I excelled just as well, if not more. Maybe G-d is … Continue reading Empowered Life
What If It’s OK?
Do you have something you do that you wish you did differently? You're like, "C'mon Gila, of course. What kind of question is that?" Ok, well, out of the myriad of things that popped into your mind, pick one! Here's my example: I wish I had more clout and confidence with my private clients. I … Continue reading What If It’s OK?
Mindful Nuggets 