Thoughts from the Chaos
Welcome to Thoughts from the Chaos—a collection of stories, insights, and encouragement for women trying to do it all (and realizing they don’t have to). Whether you’re balancing motherhood and work, rediscovering yourself, or just looking for a moment of connection, you’ll find something here that speaks to the real, messy, beautiful journey of becoming.
The Whole You: How to Boost Your Physical Activity When Life Feels Too Busy
Life is full, messy, and beautifully chaotic—and that can make movement feel impossible. In this post, we’ll explore real-life ways to boost your physical activity without needing a gym membership, free time, or perfect conditions. Small changes = big impact.
The Working SAHM: My Journey to Being a Working SAHM (and Why Not Every SAHM Journey Looks the Same)
Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t look the same for everyone—and that’s the beauty of it. In this post, I share my journey from childcare burnout to doula work, BODi, and now health and wellness coaching. Whether you send your kids to daycare, build a business, or stay home full-time, your SAHM story is valid.
From the Coach’s Chair: Staying With Your Goals When Life Throws a Curveball
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect it. From urgent care visits to daily chaos, sticking to your health and wellness goals can feel impossible. In this week’s From the Coach’s Chair, I share how I navigated a tough day without giving up on myself—and five simple ways you can stay on track when life gets messy.
Coach Confessions: When Your Wellness Journey Feels… Boring
Even coaches hit a wall. Here’s my honest take on what happens when your health and wellness routine starts feeling stale — and the simple shifts I’m using to reignite my motivation.
From the Coach’s Chair: How to Maintain Your Health and Wellness When Dealing with Chronic Conditions
Living with a chronic condition can make even your best-laid health and wellness plans feel impossible. In this post, I share my personal strategies for navigating flare days, adjusting routines, and finding your “minimums” so you can keep moving forward without burning out.
The Working SAHM: Becoming One Overnight
Life threw me a curveball and I became a working stay‑at‑home mom overnight. From daycare drama to scavenger hunts, here’s my honest story of finding balance, shifting priorities, and learning to embrace the season we’re in.
From the Coach’s Chair: Reclaiming Your Routine After Summer Chaos
Summer is amazing — but it can also completely wreck your routines. If your habits went out the window sometime between BBQs and beach days, you’re not alone. Here’s how to rebuild your routine without burning out — and why “good enough” is your new best friend.
Mom Life, Unfiltered: How to Keep Your Sanity as a Mom During Back-to-School
Back-to-school season can feel like a weird mix of excitement, chaos, and mild panic — kind of like living in the Twilight Zone. Between hunting down the last red folder in the store and keeping your sanity intact, it’s a lot. Here’s how I’m tackling my first official kindergarten send-off without totally losing my mind (or my sense of humor).
From the Coach’s Chair: How a Coach Can Help You Finally See Progress
You’ve tried all the things — diets, programs, routines — and still feel stuck. In this post, I’m sharing what a wellness coach actually does, how they can help you move forward, and why coaching might be the missing link in your journey to lasting change.
From the Coach’s Chair: Maybe We All Need to Act a Little More Like Kids
Why do we stop playing when we grow up? In this post, I’m sharing how a random moment at the park reminded me that maybe we all need to act a little more like kids — and how bringing playful moments into our parenting can actually help us reconnect with ourselves and our kids.
Faith in Real Life: When God Answers — But Not How You Expected
What do you do when the answer to your prayers isn’t a clear yes — or even a no — but a season of waiting you never expected? In this raw reflection, I’m sharing how a tough family decision gave me unexpected clarity about faith, motherhood, and trusting God’s timing.
From the Coach’s Chair: When You Want to Quit (Something That’s Hurting You)
What happens when the thing you turn to for comfort starts to feel like it’s working against you? In this post, we’re diving into what it really looks like to quit a behavior that no longer fits — whether it’s alcohol, cigarettes, or something else you once thought helped you cope. You’ll hear a bit of my own story, plus get a simple coaching framework to help you weigh the decision for yourself.
From the Coach’s Chair: Motivation Isn’t Magic
Ever feel like your motivation just packed up and left? You’re not alone. In this post, I’m breaking down the myth of magical motivation, what actually drives lasting change, and how coaching helps you build momentum even when you feel stuck.
From the Coach’s Chair: Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking
If you’ve ever said, “Well I already messed up, might as well start over Monday,” this one’s for you. In this post, I’m diving into the all-or-nothing mindset, how it messes with progress, and how a health coaching approach helps you ditch the extremes and keep moving forward.
Real Talk Reviews: I Got Obsessed (Sort of!) for 80 Days
I tried 80 Day Obsession… sort of. From abandoning the nutrition plan to replacing workouts I hated, I didn’t do it perfectly — but I still finished and got results I’m proud of. Here’s my real, unfiltered review of this intense BODi program: the wins, the regrets, and whether it’s worth your time (and money).
Faith in Real Life: It’s Okay Just to Believe In God
I used to think I had to fit perfectly into a religion to believe in God—but what if it’s okay just to believe? In this deeply personal post, I share how my spiritual journey led me from Catholic guilt, through atheism, to rediscovering faith on my own terms. No box required. Just me, God, and the path He’s laid before me.
From the Coach’s Chair: When Stress Steals Your Appetite
When stress hits, some people reach for snacks—others lose their appetite entirely. In this post from From the Coach’s Chair, Health and Wellness Coach Jessica Rothstein explores how stress can impact hunger, and shares a gentle, mind-body tool to help reconnect with your body during overwhelming times.
Bravely Becoming the Coach: Crossing the Finish Line
The journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. I’m proud to share that I’ve officially crossed the finish line and am now a certified health and wellness coach through mindbodygreen. In this post, I open up about what I learned, how coaching reshaped my perspective, and where I’m headed next—including some big dreams for the future.
From the Coach’s Chair: Breaking Up With My Smartwatch
I didn’t expect to be in a toxic relationship with my smartwatch—but here we are. This post is about the moment I realized I’d outsourced my health to a device, and what it’s taken to come back to myself.
From the Coach’s Chair: Life Beyond Social Media
After years of living life online, I made the decision to step away from social media. This post is about what led me here, what I’ve reclaimed, and what life looks like when you choose connection over clicks.