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Well hello there.

Well hello there.

I'm recovering hustler turned holistic and stress-free (er, reduced) lifestyle enthusiast. This is a place where I share information and inspiration on stress-reduction, mindfulness, holistic living, herbalism, and living a sustainable lifestyle. I'm so glad you're here.

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  • I live in a bit of a bubble. I buy my groceries often in bulk and at health food stores. I very rarely buy clothes (I have plenty) and when I do, they are generally second hand. I'm mindful about buying low waste and non-toxic bathroom products. And the more I become invested in the lifestyle, both personally and professionally, the more "normal" it seems to me. But then I go to places like Target and I'm jolted back to reality. I realize how much junk people are putting in their bodies and how must food available to a lot of Americans is barely food at all. And how cheap and disposable the clothing is-- which is bad for the environment and the people making them. It's probably also bad for the consumer's wallet because I find it easier to spend money on "cheap" items than invest in bigger ones-- so much so that is easy to spend a lot accumulating cheap things. This is not a judgement of people who shop at Target (I was there to shop!) but a reflection on what we are being sold and how we have come to expect so much for so little. Which only promotes higher levels of consumerism, often mindlessly because who wouldn't want a cute t-shirt for $15?! And it's easy to think that a t-shirt that's $45 is really expensive because everything has been so artificially cheapened at this point. It's useful for me to get these reality checks that were have a long way to go. Corporations need to change. Consumers' mindsets need to change. It's a necessity of we want this planet to exist for our grandkids. I'll keep doing my part and keep fighting, but I must admit that these reality checks sometimes really bum me out and remind me how big this problem is. Our planet is at risk. Our health is at risk. People's lives are at risk working in terrible conditions. I hope we can find a solution. I really really do. #saratrieswellness #saratrieslowwaste #intentionalism
  • Today's episode of #mediumwellpodcast is with Samantha Zucker, an independent designer and strategist. We go through her "design therapy" session where she helps me unpack my goals as a freelancer and discusses building her own Visher. It's a short one, but packed with lots of helpful business nuggets! 🖤 What other topics do you want to see covered on Medium Well? I'd be so grateful to hear what may serve you!
  • Today on @forbes/@forbeswomen I shared my guide to sustainable and socially responsible gift giving! 🎁🌿 I care deeply about who I shop from all year round, and the holidays are no exception. The brand has to offer something beneficial to the consumer while being fair to their employees, vendors, and the planet. This guide features ways to give in a way that's mindful to all while featuring beans that exemplify this mission. I wish I could have featured even more brands! I'm planning to put together a much more competitive guide for you for year round shopping, so deep your favorite brands I should check out in the comments. For now, the link to the guide is in my profile 💚🌿🙏🏻
  • Not feeling my best today so I'm hulled up in bed (snapped this shot yesterday before heading to @abrooklynbabe's wellness event). This time of the year can be intense-- lots of transition, lots of family time, lots of sugary foods, finishing up deadlines, and travel. I'm reminding myself to make things easeful, take care of my body, and connect with others. To that end, I'm spending today in bed and cleaning up my room a bit when I have energy because I want to start the year with less stuff. How will you invite mindfulness, ease, and space into your 2019? I'd love to know. #saratrieswellness
  • I make elixirs nearly every morning. I love it as a delicious, health-supporting ritual and way to get in some plant medicine that supports my overall health! I feel like a mad scientist sometimes with lots of powders and measuring spoons. So when I came across this ashwagandha root at the farmer’s market, I had a bit of a moment. How cool is it to connect to the actual plant that I’m consuming? With the influx of products containing herbs and adaptogens, it’s easy to drink or eat your favorite herbs without even knowing what they look like (I wouldn't have known what this was!). Instead of buying the powder form, I bought the root when I am going to grind myself. Ashwagandha was the first herb I intentionally integrated into my lifestyle two years ago, and one of the few herbs I actually notice a difference from when I take it regularly (regulating stress and taking the “edge” off of anxious moments). Plants are pretty cool, my friends. #saratrieswellness #ashwagandha #ayurvedicmedicine
  • This week's episode of #mediumwellpodcast features @meganfaletra, founder of The Well Essentials and The Well Co.! I've been following Megan on install for a while, and I felt the urge to teach out and chat street realizing our common interests in sustainability, health and wellness, and social entrepreneurship. Megan is a wealth of knowledge and provides so much useful information on her blog about living mindfully, sustainably, and locally-- I feel like I learn something new from her every day. In the episode we discuss these topics, as well as greenwashing, her business model, and more. I hope you give it a listen as let us know your takeaways-- if you like the content I share on here you'll certainty live this episode 💚🌿

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