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Introducing my new private label The Sacha Collection produced by the amazing company Trillium Organics,

Borrowing from ancient wisdom and building from a scientific base

As a former ICU nurse and devoted practitioner of complementary medicine and yoga, Elizabeth has based her entire career on bridging the gap between traditional Western medicine and alternate practices in search of whole health and wellness. Borrowing from ancient Eastern wisdom, building from a solid scientific base, and adding a good dash of a mother’s common sense, Healthy Mother, Healthy Child offers solutions for every family. In this comforting, easy-to-follow guide, Elizabeth tackles topics from childhood obesity to calming techniques for children to ways your family can go “green,” offering practical tips and a positive philosophy that will help your entire family build physical and emotional health from the inside out.

Andrew Weil, M.D., best-selling author of Spontaneous Healing, says,

“I am always pleased when I find others who are passionate about providing an integrative approach to health care which encompasses body, mind and spirit.”

Miriam Peskowitz, author of Daring Book for Girls and host of PBS’ “Daring Kids” says,

“For everyone caught in the daily scramble-and-spin, here’s a calm and lilting guide to achievable stress-busting, wellness and health.”

One special drop in a shower of women
Last week I met one.  We were at the Mom2summit social media conference, and believe me there were plenty of women who had a lot of really cool stuff going on ( and I enjoyed getting to know all of them) but, in this shower full of women there was one special drop that hit me just right. One mom, that really touched me. She wasn’t up speaking on a panel or being photographed as a “blogess”– her quiet persona as an observer, as the conference’s content was something she already understood. She had mastered the task of doing all she could do to make a living.

A feeling that ripples through me
Single moms have always held a special place in my heart. I love my role as a mother, and the honest truth is some days I don’t really know how I would cope without the support and camaraderie provided by my husband. And so, for me watching a single mom in action, knowing all she has to do without that built-in-support, always creates a “wow” sensation, a feeling of admiration that ripples through me in awe of all they do solo.

Left her job to care for her handicapped daughter
This single mom (who started her motherhood journey at the tender age of fifteen) is not only a proud mother of three, one of her children is handicapped. As her disabled child’s challenges moved to a place that required her to be cared for through out the day, this mom left her employment outside of the home and entered the world of social media so she could work from home and care for her daughter.

One in a Million Mom
The connection happened as things do when you try and do good. Through the generosity of Weil Baby, and as my role as their educational partner I was allowed to give-away one free ticket to Erica Mueller. Erica, a wonderful mom and web designer introduced me to her roommate at the conference. Let me introduce you to my new friend, team member, and inspiration for my new feature, One in a Million Mom, Dwan Perrin.

Do you know a One in a Million Mom?
Let me hear from you. What do you think about Dwan’s story. Do you know a mom who is unique? Someone you feel is special in her ability to be a mom? Tell me her story. Send me your One in a Million Mom submission. I will regularly feature a One in a Million Mom and do my very best to support her along her motherhood journey.

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Clearing the Mental Clutter

My panel discussion talked about Clearing the Clutter and my topic specifically was how to clear your mental clutter . Do you fee overwhelmed with day-to-day living? Too many tasks and not enough time? Would you like to feel joyful, have more energy and clarity? Everyday?

If you weren’t sitting in on my panel. Here are my best tips:

1. Live in the Present Moment. Practice focusing your attention on the here and now. What you are doing at this very moment. It’s as simple as allowing myself to feel my fingers tapping on my keyboard, enjoying the scent of my freshly brewed coffee and feeling a sense of joy in writing about what I love.

2. Set your Intention. Decide what is important to you in your life. Make a list and focus on these things everyday. Soon enough things begin to shift, and people, things, commitments begin to re-organize all on their own! You will find yourself spending more time doing the things that matter to you and spending more time with people you truly enjoy.

3. Dedicate your Energy. Once you make the decision about what is important to you. Dedicate your energy every day to focusing on these things.

This practice is incredibly simple. Not always easy. But, I promise if you take the time to allow these ideas to filter into your life– it is worth every ounce of your attention.

Let me hear your comments. Your ideas and suggestions may be the perfect answer for another.

The image in this post is courtesy of my fantastic photographer friend Karen Walrond

Santa Cruz, CA

Fit Pregnancy Baby Moon Event
Elizabeth is panelist along with editor in chief of Fit Pregnancy, Peg Moline

Talk shop with social media influencers, industry leaders and leading brands as they share best practices. Discuss ways to create smarter web-based marketing, and discover social media tools that engage your audience and build relationships.

Thanks to WeilBaby, I have the opportunity to offer a full conference ticket to one ever-so-lucky winner! Weil Baby is hosting the WeilBaby welcome…

Thursday Feb 18th: Weil Baby Welcome

Check in. Unwind. Chill Out. Start off your Mom 2.0 weekend with a little time for mom – join us for refreshments in the Welcome Lounge Hosted by Dr. Andrew Weil’s Weil Baby. Pick up your goodie bags and sign up now for a free ten minute healthy lifestyle consultation with Elizabeth Irvine, BSN.

The whole conference is full of great panel discussions. Below is my panel. I look forward to being with these fellow panelists and help mom’s clear out a little clutter!

Mind: Clearing Out Mental Clutter

So many of us are rocking out on social media, but we are still struggling with managing a crazed schedule and creating a balanced life. News Flash: the world our Mother’s taught us how to be women in, is as ancient as the dinosaurs! Innovation is the name of the game when attempting to clear our schedules and our heads. This panel will discuss topics from time/project management to clutter habits that stand in your way as well as redefining our standards of perfection and acceptance. Check out this panel discussion on Friday February 19th at 2:30pm (Elizabeth Irvine, April Welch, Susan Wagner)

All you have to do is post a comment on why you want to come to the summit.

WeilBaby will choose one lucky winner!