✨ I’m Back!! Nourish Jo-Self in a New Season ✨

Hi my friends! (I'm so excited but I will try to not use an exclamation point for every single sentence...!!)

It feels so good to be back here after taking quite a long break from blogging. The last year has been a whirlwind, and I wanted to share a little life update before diving back into creating posts for you.

First, I’ve been busy finishing my Master’s degree in Community Health and Prevention Research at Stanford, something I poured my heart and energy into because I’m passionate about helping others live their healthiest, fullest lives. Around the same time as my graduation I had another huge life change... I got married!! 💍 Between wedding planning, school, starting my marriage, and adjusting to all the changes, I stepped away from blogging to focus on being fully present in those big life moments and hectic months.

Now, I’ve settled into a new role as an Activity Director at an assisted living and memory care community here in San Diego. Every day, I have the privilege of working with seniors, creating programs that support their joy, movement, and overall well-being. It’s both challenging and incredibly rewarding, and it’s only deepened my passion for healthy aging, holistic wellness, and the mind–body connection over the life-course.

So, what does this mean for Nourish Jo-Self?!

Well... I'm back and ready to rumble! And by that I mean I am excited to continue to help translate research into useful tips and tricks, including but not limited to:

• Wellness insights rooted in science but explained in simple, practical ways

• Tips for healthy aging (because vitality doesn’t stop at 55!)

• Gut–brain axis/communication and holistic health tools for daily life

• Reflections on faith and wellness, honoring our bodies as the temples they are

• Personal growth and lifestyle practices to help you thrive in whatever season you’re in

I am also ready to dive back into researching YOUR questions!

I believe we’re all on a journey to nourish ourselves—body, brain, and spirit. My goal is to walk alongside you, sharing what I’ve learned (and continue learning) in both research and real life.

I’m so grateful you’re here. If you’ve been following me since the early days, thank you for sticking with me through the quiet season. If you’re new, welcome! This is a fresh start, and I can’t wait to build this community together.

Here’s to growth, balance, and thriving in this new chapter... together 🌿✨