Upside Lane

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Upside Lane is a Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness brand rooted in real food, sustainable habits, and everyday health.

Offering online wellness education & coaching support, and serving organic, freshly milled baked goods to Cape Cod residents.

06/05/2026

Something I get asked fairly often: "What exactly is lifestyle medicine coaching? Is it like therapy? Is it like personal training? Is it just telling me to eat more vegetables?"

None of the above - and - a little of all of the above. Let me explain.

Lifestyle medicine is a branch of healthcare, grounded in the idea that the choices we make every single day - what we eat, how we move, how we sleep, how we manage stress, the quality of our relationships - are the most powerful levers we have for long-term health. Not prescriptions. Not procedures. Choices.

As a Lifestyle Medicine Nurse and coach, my job is to be the bridge between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Because most of us already know we should eat more vegetables and move more. What most people need is someone to help figure out why they're not, what's getting in the way, and what a sustainable path forward looks like for their specific life.

This isn't a one-size-fits-all program. It's a conversation. And it starts with a free 15-minute call that I offer to anyone curious.

No pressure. No pitch. Just an honest conversation about where you are, and where you want to be.

Link in bio to book yours.

06/04/2026

OMWorddd, let me tell you about these brownies.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Matcha Brownies. Golden edges, soft fudgy center, not too sweet, and honestly? A little addictive. The matcha gives them a beautiful, earthy depth that goes perfectly with the chocolate chips, and the color alone will make you want to bake them immediately.

Matcha is genuinely one of the most nourishing ingredients you can bake with. It's rich in antioxidants, and it contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm, focused energy without the jitteriness of caffeine. So yes, these brownies are good for you - more or less. 😉

They're fully vegan, plant-based, and made without any of the ingredients your body doesn't need.

Recipe is on the blog! Website link in bio - search “brownies.” 😋

And please, please tag me when you make these! The color of the batter alone is worth photographing 🍵

06/03/2026

If there's one dietary shift I recommend more than almost anything else, it's this: Eat more fiber.

I know — it sounds unsexy. But I say this because the difference in how you feel when your body is properly fueled with fiber-rich whole foods is remarkable. We're talking sustained energy throughout the day, stable blood sugar, a gut microbiome that actually functions well, and a real reduction in the kind of mid-afternoon crash that makes you reach for another cup of coffee.

Here are 3 simple swaps to add more fiber to your day without overhauling everything:

🌱 Swap white rice for brown rice, farro, or quinoa — you won't miss it after a week
🫘 Add a handful of beans or lentils to soups, salads, or grain bowls — cheap, easy, and incredibly filling
🍎 Eat the whole fruit instead of the juice — the fiber is literally in the part most people throw away

According to the National Institutes of Health, the average American gets about half the recommended daily fiber intake. Half. And we wonder why energy crashes are so common.

I wrote a full post on the power of a high-fiber diet — the science, the food list, and a practical approach to making it work in real life.

Read it on my website - link in bio - search “fiber.” 🌾

Which of these swaps are you already doing? Tell me below 👇

06/02/2026

⏰ Quick reminder - pre-orders for this week's small-batch bakery close TODAY at 9am EST.

After that, the window is closed until Saturday. I bake in true small batches, which means limited quantity and maximum care. So once they're spoken for, they are spoken for.

Everything from Upside Lane Bakery is made with freshly milled organic whole grains right here on Cape Cod in my licensed microbakery. That means the flour is milled on the same day the dough is made. The flavor and nutrition you get from that is genuinely different from anything you'll find on a grocery store shelf.

If you've been meaning to order, this is the time!

Order here before 9am, and your pickup is this Friday 🍞 Link in bio. 🔗

And if you're new here - welcome! Pre-orders open every Saturday at 9am and close every Tuesday at 9am. Pickups are always on Friday on Cape Cod.

06/01/2026

When I moved from California, I invested in an infrared sauna for my home here on Cape Cod, and I am so glad I did. It is an addition to my home that has genuinely changed my health, both physically and mentally.

After a long day, whether that's coaching clients, baking bread for my community, caregiving for Doug, or just the heaviness of life, stepping into that sauna is like pressing reset.

Beyond how good it feels, the research behind infrared sauna therapy is legitimately impressive.

Here are 6 benefits that science actually backs up:

🔥 Pain relief — repeated thermal therapy shows promise for joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue
💓 Heart health — infrared sauna use is likened to the cardiovascular benefit of a moderate-paced walk
💪 Muscle recovery — increased circulation helps ease soreness and speed healing after a workout
😴 Better sleep — the deep relaxation response helps your body wind down and sleep more soundly
🌿 Mood support — higher temperatures may help manage depression, anxiety, and stress
🛡️ Reduced inflammation — regular sessions may boost immunity and lower oxidative stress

I wrote a deep dive on all of this - including how I use my sauna, what to wear (spoiler: maybe nothing 🤷), and how long to stay in one.

You can read the article on my website. Link in bio. 🔗

Have you ever tried an infrared sauna? How did you feel? I'd love to know 👇

05/31/2026

Happy Self-Care Sunday, friend 🌸

I want to say something that I wish someone had said to me earlier in my caregiving journey: rest is not a reward you earn after you've done everything perfectly. It is part of the plan. It IS the plan.

On Sundays, I try to do at least one thing that is entirely, unapologetically for me. Sometimes that's a slow walk along the water here on the Cape. Sometimes it's a warm cup of tea with no agenda. Sometimes it's journaling or reading, and sitting quietly for ten minutes before the day begins.

It doesn't have to be elaborate. It just has to be yours.

If you're a caregiver who's been running on fumes and you don't know where to start, I created a FREE Wellness Guide just for you. It's a simple, beautifully designed guide to help you build small self-care rituals into your real life, not some idealized version of it.

Head to my website, link is in bio, and start today! You are worth it. 💛

05/30/2026

Good morning from Cape Cod! Pre-orders are officially OPEN as of 9am! 🍞☀️

This week's pre-order window is live, and I am so excited to bake something for you. Every item is made with freshly milled organic whole grains, which means the flour goes from grain to dough on the same day, and everything is made to be vegan-friendly without sacrificing any of the flavor or texture you'd expect from a truly good bake.

Small-batch is not a marketing phrase here. It means I make a limited quantity each week, so everything is as fresh and nourishing as possible. When they're gone, they're gone.

Here's how it works:
📦 Pre-orders open now (Saturday 9am EST)
⏰ Ordering closes Tuesday at 9am EST
📍 Pickup is on Friday on Cape Cod

Head to the link in my bio to see the menu and place your order. I'd love to bake for you 🧡

05/29/2026

It's Friday, and your energy is probably dragging, and you're pushing for the weekend. 🌿

A few years ago, I started using essential oil blends as part of my own stress management routine. Not as a cure-all, but as a simple, sensory tool that helps my nervous system downshift when it's been in overdrive.

Here are three blends I come back to again and again:

🌿 For grounding: Cedarwood + Frankincense + Vetiver - diffuse in the evening when the day's weight feels heavy
🌸 For calming: Lavender + Roman Chamomile + Bergamot - beautiful before bed or during a quiet moment mid-afternoon
☀️ For energy (without the crash): Wild Orange + Peppermint + Rosemary - a morning blend that lifts without overwhelming

I wrote an entire post on this subject, including the science behind why aromatherapy works for stress.

I also have a free Essential Oil Blend Recipes guide you can grab.

Just head to my website (link in bio), and search "essential oils". 🔗

Your Friday wind-down just got a little more intentional 🌿

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PO Box 83
South Dennis, MA
02660

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