Aspire Book of Spells

I started camping in the desert as a child. It taught me many valuable lessons that have served me well into adulthood. Here are my lessons and a few reasons I cherish the magic of the desert.

Daily routine can affect energy, mood, and health. Learn how to build a morning and night routine that allows you to thrive.

Our human relationship to light and darkness. How that translates to our drive to persevere and some journal prompts.

It’s almost   resolution season . Does that idea excite or repel you?   My lived and observed experience of New Year's resolutions is that the juice usually isn’t worth the squeeze for most of us. The intention and drive might be there to change initially, but many of us go too big too fast and burn out before we really develop any meaningful habits of change. I’m all for personal growth and evolution. Experience and training have shown me a different approach that I, and man

So, the yoga teacher is telling you to just breathe. What a cliche! Yes, indeed, but breathing is truly   that   important. Beyond keeping us alive, it is a highly effective way to regulate our nervous system, energy level, and mood.   We're always breathing, but did you know, many of us are chronically shallow breathers? Ok, but why do we care?   Inhale and Exhale Shallow breaths are a natural reaction for bodies experiencing stress. When we are shocked, scared, or anxious,

Me in "rest mode" Gratefully, I don’t get sick very often. Whatever is going around our area right now though, got me. And it got me...

We’re deep into the season of merry-making, reconnecting, and well-wishes. We’re also at the time of the Winter Solstice (December 21st...

I was about to go in for bunion surgery and wanted to meal prep a few comforting meals that would freeze well and be easy to heat up once...

Cabbage, turkey, and a unique blend of dried spices mix together perfectly to build this quick, and healthy skillet meal in less than 30 min

Spicy curried carrot soup. Perfect for a quick dinner on a chilly night, and good for you too!

Jazz up pasta night using smoky, spicy harissa and cumin with spaghetti squash pasta and vegan brat sausages. Healthy hearty comfort food.

Succulent wild-caught salmon slathered in a tangy, smokey, spicy yogurt sauce made from plain yogurt, orange juice, garlic, cilantro,...

Broad or fava beans star in this hearty stew flavored with bay, thyme, garlic, and onion. An easy one-pot meal, to satisfy all winter long.

Orange juice, spicy Thai chilis, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and cilantro in a sauce/marinade paired with chicken and crunchy veggies.

Simple and delicious. Baked salmon with herbs de Provence, scallons, & lemons. 20 minutes to yum! Mealprep, sheetpan, and anti-inflammatory.

A few ideas for coping with the stress of getting back out into society as we emerge from the pandemic.

Moroccan flavor brings veggies and tofu together for quick, healthy, and delicious meal. Vegan, high protein, perfect for busy weeknights

What a week it’s been. A routine visit to the vet came back with a cancer diagnosis, my planned restful 3 days working away from home...

Quinoa is a fabulous and delicious, versatile, gluten-free grain. Being nutrient dense and full of protein and fiber, it has become a...

I love a good hardy bowl of chili. I created this one because I had a surplus of butternut squash (this seems to happen to me frequently...