Feldenkrais Lexington Kentucky, 2314 SOUTHVIEW Drive (2026)

26/10/2024

Would you like to get your hands on some tasty sugar-free desserts (in anticipation of the upcoming holidays, or just on principle!)? I have something for you: 8 Sugar-Free Desserts recipe book, which I put together myself :) Please share your email address with me in a Private Message and I'll email it to you!!

18/10/2024

Always learning, always practicing.
I've found that the politics of this era have taken me down many a negative trail, so I'm having this little talk with myself today to reinstate my own values. That doesn't mean i don't have an opinion or that I won't speak out when the time is right. It's a delicate balance...

07/10/2024

I dropped off Facebook for a few weeks -- putting out the first pilot of Freedom from Sugar took all my focus (you know, starting something new is like that). It was deeply satisfying; I've found my next calling. I'm coaching people in a new approach to healthy lifestyle creation, teaching enjoyable and pleasurable body-mind techniques -- many supported by research -- that help BUILD a STRONGER Supply of
WILLPOWER. This is the key to the kingdom when it comes to habit change. More to come... :)

17/08/2024

The Freedom from Sugar Pilot Program is underway, with 7 participants. Such a creative joy, and I love the people in our pilot group. Creating a new way of interacting with the world, especially one that's designed to be helpful to all concerned, is SO MUCH FUN! And a lot of work :)

07/08/2024

Freedom from Sugar: Tame the Beast

Registration is open for 28day course to help you reduce or eliminate sugar in your diet. Visit Body Mind Toolbox OR visit lifeforcemarketing dot com slash freedom-from-sugar for all the details.

27/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 11:
Quitting Sugar wasn’t as hard as I expected

Despite knowing that eating sugary desserts was literally making life difficult for EVERY system in my body, I didn’t want to give it up. I can’t think of any one thing that has more potential positive ramifications for the entire bodymind. Still, I put it off for months. I didn’t think I could do it.

Then, one day I had a sit-down talk with myself; I was tired of feeling powerless in the matter. I reached a conclusion, “I should be able to figure out a way to do this that doesn’t rely heavily on my limited supply of willpower or make me feel miserable. I’m gonna put sugar in its place!”

And so I did it. I found a way. Despite my fondness for dessert and other sweet things, I’m currently eating very little sugar**. It’s a New Me.

It wasn’t nearly as difficult as I imagined! And that’s NOT because I’m a master of willpower. I found a way to do it that was as much about body awareness, focus and habit formation as it was about FOOD!

I feel SO much better now, eating almost no Sugar. My blood sugar has stabilized. I’m gradually losing the last 20 pounds that have been on my agenda for a while -- without working hard at it. I have more energy! I’m more mentally focused. I sleep better. I even feel more optimistic. In summary:

I feel like I’ve solved a dozen problems with just one change in my Self Care!

Note: ** Here’s what “sugar-free” means in my particular case: I don’t eat dessert foods, candy, cakes, ice cream, etc. except in tiny amounts on special occasions (I allow myself to have a small dessert every Sunday -- if I want it). I also don’t drink sodas, eat honey or maple syrup, agave nectar or most artificial sweeteners. What I do eat occasionally is Stevia, and I eat FRUIT, fresh and frozen, and small amounts of fruit juices. I am not a maniac about checking every label for the tiniest appearance of high fructose corn syrup, malto-dextrin, dextrose or any of the other disguises that sugar adopts. However, I want to eat as little sugar as possible, period. After all, I’ve nearly given up dessert! Might as well go the distance and get the benefits.

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*In case you missed my initial post on July 12…

16 months ago I was diagnosed with stage one endometrial cancer. In the coming weeks I learned so much about myself... how I react to bad news, how long it takes me to pick myself off the floor and get to work doing something about it, etc. I know SO many people have been through similar experiences, where your perspective shifts suddenly. I want to keep writing about this, because there's a lot to say... p.s. I appear to be cancer-free at present, thank you Jesus, other deities and universal cosmic influencers!

Photo credit: Elena Leya, from Unsplash

26/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 10: Sugar is the enemy

To put together my Self Care regimen, I plowed into the research.
What I want to tell you is that, despite the diverse perspectives I uncovered in my research, the one thing on which most sources agreed was this:

Sugar is the enemy when you’re trying to beat disease and stay healthy.

Like yourself, I already knew that sugar is not my friend. I had read the same stuff you have about how sugar increases inflammation and can undermine virtually every biological process. Still, hearing about how Sugar contributes to the spread of cancer was an eye opener.

Unfortunately, I did NOT view giving up sugar as an option; I just didn’t think I could do it. I love brownies, ice cream, cookies, fudge, croissants, chocolate cupcakes, crème brulee, flan, meringue pies, tiramisu, pudding, lattes, cobbler, and the rest.

NOTES:
While I read dozens of studies from the NIH and other sources, I also hired a cancer coach and read two very interesting books:
* Sabin, cancer coach
** Books such as Radical Remission (Kelly A. Turner) and The Metabolic Approach to Cancer (Winters and Kelly).
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*In case you missed my initial post on July 12…

16 months ago I was diagnosed with stage one endometrial cancer. In the coming weeks I learned so much about myself... how I react to bad news, how long it takes me to pick myself off the floor and get to work doing something about it, etc. I know SO many people have been through similar experiences, where your perspective shifts suddenly. I want to keep writing about this, because there's a lot to say... p.s. I appear to be cancer-free at present, thank you Jesus and everyone else.

21/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 8: 5 Years of Healing and a New Direction

There’s nothing like a health scare to focus one’s attention! In the past 5 years, I've had two joint replacements and a cancer diagnosis, subsequently had a hysterectomy followed by three radiation treatments, ultimately being declared cancer-free. Each time I've recommitted to the longer processes of healing, putting myself back together one decision and action at a time: one strength-building exercise, one walk in the neighborhood, one Feldenkrais or Bones for Life session, one self-massage, one meditation, one book or research study on the metabolic elements of cancer, one foray into understanding how to eat for weight loss (important for extending the life of titanium joints!), one breakfast, nutritional supplement and dinner at a time... I always envision how I can come out on the other side stronger than ever. And, with the most recent scare, I emerged determined to make my first encounter with cancer also my LAST. As a long-time holistic practitioner, I was, and am, committed to being the healthiest possible version of myself, and I have a lot of resources to draw on. Today, for the final service business of my long and varied career, I've decided it's time to re-enter the wellness field after several years largely spent coaching small businesses and community colleges on their marketing and development. I've loved every minute, and am still doing that work actively. However, as of today, I'm beginning my transition -- returning to my holistic roots: Feldenkrais, Bones for Life, therapeutic bodywork and meditation. So... please visit my new page, and WELCOME to Body Mind Toolbox: for Self-Care Clarity! I hope you'll visit often; I have a lot to tell you and a lot of questions to ask you! Thank you dear friends.

Also Thank you to Claudia Schwartz at Unsplash for the use of this intriguing artwork/photo.

19/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 7: Creating an Inhospitable Environment for Cancer

Finally, I was going home and I could put the *surgery and all that trepidation behind me. The cancer had been removed from my body; I had cleared the initial hurdle. I traveled to Cleveland for a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic, meeting with a respected elder doc who resembled a movie star, and subsequently agreed to three radiation treatments. (I may one day write about that experience but for now it’s a bit too personal for Facebook. Suffice it to say it was fascinating and, to keep myself calm, I ended up serenading the physicists and techs who were managing the R2D2-like radiation machine selectively frying my insides.) After all was complete, which was only a 3-week period -- I turned my attention full bore to SELF CARE. There’s nothing like a health scare to snap me into attention! It was time to begin the real process of healing, putting myself back together and envisioning how to make this not only my first, but also my LAST encounter with cancer. Since I’ve been a holistic health devotee for nearly 50 years (and a wellness practitioner for 30), fortunately, I know a lot about taking good care of myself. Now it was time to turn it all up a notch, to do what my cancer coach, the very lovely and profoundly informed Glenn Sabin, calls “creating an inhospitable environment for cancer.” . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*In case you missed my initial post on July 12…

16 months ago I was diagnosed with stage one endometrial cancer. In the coming weeks I learned so much about myself... how I react to bad news, how long it takes me to pick myself off the floor and get to work doing something about it, etc. I know SO many people have been through similar experiences, where your perspective shifts suddenly. I want to keep writing about this, because there's a lot to say... p.s. I appear to be cancer-free at present, thank you Jesus and all other available deities and cosmic influencers.

19/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 6: My Surgeon was a Robot

Laparoscopic surgery is the bomb. In my 30’s I had a cyst removed and was in SO much pain I could barely stand or move for several weeks. The more recent surgery was performed by a ROBOT (under the guidance, of course, of my surgeon). This only required 5 tiny incisions; and I didn’t need pain relief for long at all. I healed quickly, could walk the same day to the bathroom unassisted! I only spent one night in the hospital… And I was 40 years older! 16 months later I have virtually no scars. I must admit my appreciation for modern medicine took a leap forward.

*In case you missed my initial post on July 12…

16 months ago I was diagnosed with stage one endometrial cancer. In the coming weeks I learned so much about myself... how I react to bad news, how long it takes me to pick myself off the floor and get to work doing something about it, etc. I know SO many people have been through similar experiences, where your perspective shifts suddenly. I want to keep writing about this, because there's a lot to say... p.s. I appear to be cancer-free at present, thank you Jesus and everyone else.
photo by Leman, from Unsplash

16/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 5: The Operating Room
There’s nothing quite like knowing you’re going to be unconscious and a group of total strangers are going to *remove several of your organs, while keeping you alive but at the same time unable to feel anything. This situation calls for SO MUCH trust in the hospital, the individuals, the drugs, and the universe or whatever deity with whom you are on speaking terms. The first person to put me at ease was my anesthesiologist. His name was Jay. He was beautiful, Older (that’s good, I thought.) He listened to what I said about a previous negative experience with anesthesia and understood immediately what had gone wrong. He promised to use a different approach and assured me that “we will take very good care of you.” I believed him. I would trust him with almost anything if I met him again today in just about any circumstance. Maybe this is something like the Stockholm Syndrome – I was so dependent on him I had to fall in love with him! Next up, as I was being wheeled into the operating room itself, was an encounter with the chief O.R. nurse. She was stern, humorless, in charge – but to ME, she was angelic. She said the same magic words, “Please don’t worry. We are going to take very good care of you.” I believed her, too. And then, finally, I was in the O.R. – what a bizarre place if you’re not used to it! Metal, machines, tubes, so many people crammed into the space, everyone suited up and busy, BRIGHT lights. And from the mist, just before I went under, Jay appeared at my side again, placing his hand on my wrist. He said it again, “Please don’t worry. We are going to take very good care of you.” And then everything went dark.

*In case you missed my initial post on July 12…

16 months ago I received an unwelcome piece of news... I was diagnosed with stage one endometrial cancer. In the coming weeks I learned so much about myself... how I react to bad news, how long it takes me to pick myself off the floor and get to work doing something about it, etc. I know many people have been through similar experiences, where your perspective shifts suddenly. I want to keep writing about this, because there's a lot to say...I hope you’ll follow me for awhile and contribute to the conversation if you want to. p.s. I appear to be cancer-free at present, thank you Jesus and everyone else.

15/07/2024

A BODYMIND RENAISSANCE, Part 4.
It became clear that, whatever path I chose for my care, I at least had to go to the oncologist and see what she had to say. I arrived at her office on St. Patrick’s Day; everyone in the office was dressed in green! The receptionist had on huge dangly earrings entirely “inappropriate” for a doctor’s office. And then my oncologist walked in – she was young, glamorous, dressed in bright green, very girly socks, and a skirt emboldened with glitzy green sequins. I liked her immediately, and that made all the difference as we talked about the inevitable topics of the day. As I learned, my *oncologist really is a brilliant woman. Not only does she understand the science and have the very refined skill to do laparoscopic surgery, she also has strong relationship skills – what is often called “bedside manner”. By now, even though of course I prefer not to be at the oncologist’s office, I have become very fond of her. After we talked, I realized that I had to put my faith in her, and so I did. Two weeks later, I was walking into the hospital to have a hysterectomy...................................................

*In case you missed my initial post on July 12…

16 months ago I received an unwelcome piece of news... I was diagnosed with stage one endometrial cancer. In the coming weeks I learned so much about myself... how I react to bad news, how long it takes me to pick myself off the floor and get to work doing something about it, etc. I know many people have been through similar experiences, where your perspective shifts suddenly. I want to keep writing about this, because there's a lot to say...I hope you’ll follow me for awhile and contribute to the conversation if you want to. p.s. I appear to be cancer-free at present, thank you Jesus and everyone else.

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