Currently in wellness, celery juice is trending and that means I’m getting asked by ALL my clients this one burning question: “Should I drink celery juice?” If you know me, the answer isn’t always as cut and dry as a “yes” or “no.” What’s with this trend in the first place? Celery juice fans claim that 16 ounces of celery… Read More
Sakara Recipes: A Sakara Life 10-Day Reset Recipe + A Discount Code EXCLUSIVE SAKARA LIFE DISCOUNT: SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER WITH CODE MARISSAVSAKARA I’m going to let you in on a little secret – something that has been my secret weapon for gently detoxing and resetting my body whether after an indulgent vacation, busy travel or work week or during… Read More
During this season of thanks, I’m posting a personal note to let you know that I’m grateful for you, the members of the Marissa’s Well-being and Health/Where I Need to Be community. You may not know it, but you’ve touched my life profoundly with each passing year. Whether you’ve read my book, shared a blog post, liked an Instagram… Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and unfortunately, the most contagious time of the year. If you’ve ever been hit with the flu – and I’m sure you have – you know it can be a miserable experience. Every doctor and pharmacy will have you believe that the flu shot is the best way to prevent getting the… Read More
In my work as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I support women with creating healthier lifestyle habits. Doing so reaches far beyond nutrition into every aspect of life from career, education, home life and even spirituality. Spirituality as a self-care practice is one of the areas where my clients commonly feel lacking yet wish to create a deeper spiritual practice…. Read More
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely heard of matcha! Whether or not you’ve tried it (and like it!) may be another story. As someone who has loved the green tea beverage from first sip, I’m partial to matcha and all of its many health benefits. However, if you’ve never tried it or you’re matcha-curious but have yet to dive… Read More
The custom of trick-or-treating, dressing up and asking for treats door to door, dates back to the Middle Ages in some cultures. But the treat of choice in those days wasn’t candy. In fact, it was usually fruit, nuts or sometimes money. Most of us don’t want to be known as the neighbor who doled out apples and bananas. Nor… Read More
Bermuda was supposed to be a surprise. Late one night, I checked my Delta app to see what time we would return from our UK trip the week before and there it was. I knew we were doing something to celebrate my 40th birthday, but I secretly hoped it was something cozy and “fall-like”. My first reaction was to wonder, “Why… Read More
Turning 40 hasn’t been high on my priority list. In fact, it’s safe to say I’ve been dreading it since the day I turned 30. The past 10 years have seemed to fly. Lately, I’ve been nostalgic for my younger years and yet doing my best to fully embrace this new decade with grace. Although my life hasn’t gone… Read More
