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🎃 pumpkin pie smoothie
1 banana
3 tbsp canned pumpkin purée
1/2 tbsp apple butter
1/2 tbsp Tigernut butter
2 scoops @vitalproteins collagen
Sprinkle of cinnamon + mace (depends on your taste)
8oz water
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#pumpkinspice #fall #smoothierecipes #pumpkinsmoothie #aipsmoothie #aiprecipes #smoothielove #cleaneats #healthysnacks

Tapping into this magic today 🖤✨
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For my morning meditation: Immortelle on my third eye + Manuka on my heart and sacral chakras.
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Stay tuned for more in my stories later 🙂
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#chakrahealing #meditation #mindfulliving #holistichealing #wellness #essentialoillove #ritual #doterrablends #manuka #frankincense #bostonwellness

Spent the day around nature and art yesterday at The Clark 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#theclark #artinstallation #nature #naturelovers #natureart #mindfulliving #myhappyplace #aipconnect #bostonblogger #bostonadventures #theberkshires #bostonroadtrip

Open Letter to the Doctor Who Accused Me of Being Emotional
[artwork by @duvet_days]
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You’re the 4th gynecologist I’ve seen this year. The first couple told me pain was normal, one said it was in my head. The pain that leaves me crumpled in bed unable to move, talk or do anything other than lay in a ball waiting for it to pass.
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My pain started when I got my 1st period. I was too young to know it wasn’t normal so I lived with it until I went on the pill. Then came the migraines, & the first doctor to dismiss me - I was told to drink more water. Then she told me to just skip my periods. So I started skipping periods, but my body got louder. My periods came back with a vengeance.
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I stopped the pill & the migraines stopped, but the pain came back. Still thought it was normal until I got an IUD. After which I couldn’t get out of bed for 6weeks. After which I couldn’t have sex with my husband without pain. After which I would fall from dizzy spells.
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You had me fooled at first, when you used the E word. You validated my years of pain. I thought I found an ally, a Dr. who believed me. I felt in control.
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Then you started pushing the hormonal BC, & acted like my questions were childish. I saw your condescension, you didn’t do much to hide it. You told me I was letting my emotions make the decision for me.
This was my final straw.
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I know my body. I live in it every day. I apply the heating packs and make up excuses when I can’t get out of bed. I fight for answers and to be taken seriously by doctors. I experience the helpless of chronic pain, extreme fatigue and dizziness.
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yes, I am emotional in these decisions. But I am also strong, and I am smart. I am an advocate for myself. This is my experience and my body and my reproductive system. Your years of training don’t give you the right to diminish my experience.
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no, I’m not going to get another IUD or go back on the pill. I’m not going to put a quick fix bandaid on this problem only to cause a list of other “minor side effects”(as you put it). I’m going to keep healing my body &advocating for myself.
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On to dr #5. Thanks for the unconfirmed endometriosis diagnosis, my emotions and I will take it from here

Last night was magic! Celebrated some amazing people and got to wear a fancy dress 💁🏻‍♀️
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The energy from this convention is infectious, and this was just the start! I’m excited for what the next few days will bring 🖤✨
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#doterra #doterraconvention2018 #dream2018 #alldressedup #gala #ootd #style #wellnessblogger #livewell #bostonwellness #essentialoils

Morning potion + a quiet Sunday 🖤✨
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Dandelion tea
Carob powder
Collagen
Bee pollen
Honey
Coconut milk
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#apotionaday #carob #detox #tealover #autoimmunewellness #aip #collagen #holisticliving #livewell #bostonwellness #bostonblogger #sundayvibes #mindfulliving

Oooo these sweet potato toasts are wayyy too good! 💃🏻.
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People always say they can’t imagine being on such a restrictive diet. But once I got the hang of AIP, I never really feel restricted. There are so many creative ways to make new foods and I actually think that in a way, keeping things simple has really opened up my way of eating and cooking. .
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Anyway, here’s a few easy toppings for AIP sweet potato toast. I made these with @sweetpoawesome slices that I got from @shopaip .
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🥑 Avocado Mash
avocado
lemon or lime juice
turmeric
sea salt
nutritional yeast sprinkled on top
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🍎 Apple Pie Spread
apple butter
drizzle of local honey
sprinkle of Mace + cinnamon
cinnamon
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🍯 Tigernut Spread
tigernut butter
drizzle of local honey
sea salt
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#sweetpotatotoast #sweetpotato #avocadolove #avocadotoast #tigernut #nourish #nourishtoflourish #aip #aipfriendly #autoimmunewellness #autoimmuneprotocol #guac #jerf #aipsnacks #cleaneating #bostonblogger #wellnessjourney

Yesss! New office is giving off some serious #bosslady vibes🙌🖤 .
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[ Shout out to @bchiu616 for my pink sequin ottoman, without which my office would never be complete 😜 ]
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#consciouscreation #creativeminds #creativespace #workspacegoals #desksetup #officedecor #freelancelife #workit #entrepreneurlife #bostonblogger #wellnessblogger #girlbossmoment #mindfulwork #oillady #doterraessentialoils #productivity #holistichealing #mindfulness #jugsboston #aiplifestyle

There are so many theories and methods on productivity, but none of them will work if you don’t have a strong sense of self-awareness and mindfulness. On my blog I’m sharing how I’ve implemented mindful practices to become more in tune to my body and increase quality productivity🖤✨.
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Through a solid morning routine (complete with potions 🍵), daily journaling 🖊, essential oils 🌱, and connecting with nature 🌸 I’ve learned how to tune into my body and stop working against it (even during an autoimmune flare). See the link in my bio for the full post!.
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#productivity #consciouscreation #mindfulness #mindfulliving #holistichealing #bostonblogger #bostonwellness #freelancelife #workit #bosslady #girlbossmoment #meditation #aip #autoimmunewellness #hashimotos #productivity #essentialoils #oillady #wellnessjourney #livewell #womanpreneur

Feeling so happy to have this practically in my back yard!.
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I haven’t been posting much on here the past few weeks... lots of changes going on.
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About a month ago Brandon and I came home to Boston to look for apartments. We ended up finding one right away! Then due to a flare up (thanks jet lag) we decided it would be best if I stayed in Boston instead of returning to Berlin with him for 3 weeks. It was hard to not go back with him, especially getting through a flare without him, but definitely the right decision.
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I’ve also been working on some biz changes and my new site is now live! Very exciting changes happening there. 🖤✨
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I’m starting to come out of the flare so walks like this one are becoming more frequent 😄 we’re so happy in our new place, and excited to be back in Boston! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#bostonlove #bostonblogger #freelancelife #aip #autoimmunewellness #nature #wellness #bostonwellness #holistichealing #essentialoils #oillady #doterra #aipmove #aipconnect #wellnessjourney #mindfulhealth #autoimmunewarrior #hashimotos #hashi #mindfulness #mindfulwellness

But most of all, I missed my teacups 🍵🌹
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#matcha #matchalatte #matchalove #apotionaday #cleaneating #healthylifestyle #healthyvibes #instagood #berlingram #freelancelife #freelancedesigner #laviecreative

Today’s rainy day diffusor blend - #eucalyptus #copaiba #vetiver and #cedarwood. 🌿🌱Feelin’ earthy and craving a getaway from the city!
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#doterralove #doterralife #naturalsolutions #doterraessentialoils #holisticlifestyle #wellness #grounding #mindfulness #rootchakra #wellnessblogger #aip #autoimmunewarrior #naturalhealing #mindfulhealth #wellnessjourney

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” — Abraham Lincoln
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 #keepfamiliestogether #protectroevswade #neveragain #powertothepolls #riseupandvote #4thofjuly #independenceday

Mind mapping. 🧠👩🏻‍💻
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#mindnode #mindmapping #appdevelopment #userresearch #productivity #productivityplanner #apple #ipadpro #ux #ios #appdesign #designnerd #productivitycoach #productdesign #passionproject #creativemind #creativepreneur #goals #taskmanagement #bostonblogger #bostondesigner #freelancelife #creativeprocess

dinosaur kale 🦕 rawr.
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