

Shine Review: Healing Broken Hearts Workshop with Danna Pycher
Heartbreak is the worst. For every human heart that has experienced it – and I’m certain we all have at some point in our lives – we know...


8 Reasons Why Your Boobies Are Super Important
In support of breast cancer awareness month, we think it’s time to bring attention to the reason for the whole shebang – the boobie. We woul


Why Being in a Bad Mood is Good For You
“Do you ever just FEEL like you had a bad day, even though you didn’t?,” a friend messaged me the other day. It was the best thing I...


4 Reminders About Love To Boost Your Valentine's Day
So February 14th is here and like it or not, the city turns pink and we are surrounded by couples in love, roses and heart balloons. If...


A Poem // Love With Sprinkles On Top
Love is a bear hug when it’s needed the most It’s your proudest of moments and a friend that will boast Love is a white cloud floating by...


Healing After a BreakUp: What Spending Time Alone Taught Me about Love
At the end of the summer, my boyfriend left me for another woman. After I spent six weeks abroad visiting friends and family, the man who...


For Those Times We Don't Feel Shiny
About 8 months ago, I made a commitment to write a blog every month for School of Shine. I really believe in the importance of keeping...


30 Birthday Wisdoms Now That I'm Old and Wise
I used to be that girl. Now, those words can begin many a story, but I mean the one who celebrated age 21 for 8 years straight,...

Six Snap Strategies for Couples
Couple’s therapy can be expensive. According to marketwatch.com, sessions can cost upwards of $200 per hour. Luckily, Dr. Pepper...


9 Simple Ways To Get Happy Now
Women. We do everything, don't we? We take care of so many others; but do we ever truly nurture and nourish ourselves? Do we ever take...


When and How to End an Unhealthy Friendship
Can I breakup with a friend? The great thing about friends is that we can choose who we let into our lives. Friendships can be an amazing...


4 Things I Learned About Health After Surviving Breast Cancer
In 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was really lucky and my hair is back, along with most of my original breasts and all of my...