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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the Coach's Chair: 37 Lessons, 37 Dreams
Turning 37 felt like the perfect time to look back on the moments that made me—and to dream about what’s still ahead. From milestones to everyday magic, these are 37 of my most meaningful memories, and 37 things I’m still reaching for.
From the Coach’s Chair: What Two Years with Four Kids Taught Me
Two years ago, I became a mom of four—and it cracked me open in ways I never expected. This post is a reflection on the beauty, chaos, and growth that come with parenting across all stages—and what I had to reclaim for myself along the way.
From the Coach’s Chair: Letting Go of the Timeline
In the past, changing plans would’ve left me spiraling. But today, I’m giving myself grace. This is about choosing peace over pressure and trusting that the right timing always finds me.
From the Coach’s Chair: When Parenting Feels Like a Marathon (and You’re Running on Empty)
Welcome to From the Coach’s Chair—a new blog series where I share real-life moments, personal lessons, and the messy middle of wellness and motherhood. In this first post, I’m talking about daycare transitions, sleep battles, and what it feels like to keep running when your tank is completely empty.