Emotions & Inner Work14
3 Truths For Honoring All Parts of Who You Are
“Transitions are not just about doing more. They're about doing what matters." As we transition from summer into fall, it’s easy to get overwhelmed an
August 25, 2024
“Rejection is Protection” (3 Practical Steps)
Have you ever made this observation? One of my favorite coaches, Gabby Bernstein, commented recently that, “Rejection is protection.” This reminded me
February 18, 2024
4 Steps to Recognize the Value of Your Work
What’s your purpose? As we navigate the end of another year, I want to reflect upon the power of identifying the value of your work, especially around
December 17, 2023
How to Embrace the Discomfort in Your Life
How do we embrace the discomfort in our lives? This blog post & podcast episode is really a part 2 from last month’s post: 6 Steps To Embrace An Anti-
June 18, 2023
6 Steps to Embrace an Anti-Fragile Mindset
“No mud, no lotus.” Thich Nhat Hanh, zen master and peace activist. I was recently inspired by a collaborative group I was meeting with for my day job
May 21, 2023
How Your Self-Talk Creates Your Own Reality
What is self talk & why does it matter? I’ve read (& re-read) a few books recently linking the power of journaling with how we talk to ourselves. I wa
October 16, 2022
How to Trust & Let Go of Control During Times of Chaos
How do we let go & trust within the chaos going on around us? There’s this idea that we can only control how we respond to what happens to us rather t
February 20, 2022
How to Use Emotional Energy to Find Better Harmony in Your Life
Did you know that our thoughts, words, and feelings can be influenced by the vibrational energy around us? For your body’s cells to function optimally
October 24, 2021
5 Tips for Overcoming Fear that Is Showing Up As Repressed Anger
August 1, 2021
How to Believe You Are Worthy of Your Dreams (5 Life Lessons)
Often times people will ask me not only ‘how’ do I accomplish my dreams, but ‘why’… Whether you were told this truth as as young child or not, let me
April 4, 2021
What is Emotional Intelligence? (& How to Develop It in the Workplace)
Did you know emotions are simply ‘energy in motion’? After a year of working from home and learning to develop projects and share new ideas with colle
February 7, 2021
How to Be a Humble Person (Even If It Doesn’t Come Naturally)
“The difference between entitlement and privilege is one that is grateful.” -Brene Brown Growing up my father always told me to “be humble” whenever I
December 13, 2020
Ego vs Self-Esteem: 3 Differences to Know For Happier & Healthier Relationships
Ego vs Self Esteem… What’s the difference & why does it matter to developing happier and healthier relationships? In 2006, I was a newlywed and new wo
November 29, 2020
How to Overcome Fear by Becoming Aware of Your Thoughts & Emotions
If you’re feeling a sense of unpleasant emotions that are making you sit in fear & unable to take action… then this blog post will help guide you thro
November 1, 2020
Joy, Purpose & Intentional Living11
Ending the Year with Joy, Connection, and Reflection
As the end of the year approaches, we find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions, activities… & let’s be honest, a little overconsumption. It’s a time
December 15, 2024
5 Ways to Embrace Continuous Learning as a Lifestyle
"A big part of finding your joy is truly identifying what you want in life." Integrated Being is a space where I share about finding your joy & the ha
May 19, 2024
8 Ways to Foster Joy & Connection in Life (Regardless of Your Circumstances)
The last 6 months have triggered a lot of change for myself and my family. As I’ve shared these changes with my community, I’ve been asked a series of
March 17, 2024
4 Keys to Embracing Change & The Art of Transitioning (Even When You Didn’t Expect It)
Life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect them. We make plans and set goals and create dreams and sometimes things don’t go as pl
November 12, 2023
5 Tips to Overcome Boredom & Find Fulfillment in Your Life
How can managing our energy (rather than our time) help us lead happier lives? The idea of harnessing the power of energy management to unlock your fu
August 20, 2023
10 Life Lessons That I've Learned as a Female in a Male-Dominated Field
Have you ever taken time to sit back & reflect on how you arrived at your place in the world? I recently had the opportunity to reflect upon my career
April 17, 2022
3 Things the Pandemic Taught Us About Better Work + Life
Does work life balance really exist… or is it more of a blend? If you’ve listened to my podcast, you know that I don’t prescribe to the idea of work l
March 20, 2022
How to Be a Force for Change in a Divisive World
The human condition isn’t a competition… it’s an experience. One thing that I’ve always connected to & believed is that life is about the experience.
September 5, 2021
How to Compartmentalize Your Life as a Multi Passionate Person
Playing the many roles that we all play in our lives, we can sometimes find that limiting effects of our time & energy pulling us in different directi
August 8, 2021
3 Tips for Finding Balance in How to Be Authentic in Life & Work
What does authenticity look like for you? Sometimes the people closest to us can strike the closest to our hearts when they share their honest feedbac
June 27, 2021
3 Steps to Practice Intentional Living for Greater Purpose & Joy
What if you woke up everyday with a strong foundation that allowed you to live your life as your authentic self? We all start at different places in l
May 16, 2021
Food, Gut & Body10
Why You Need to Get Outdoors Every Day (5 Steps to Make It Happen)
Did you know there are major health benefits to getting outdoors every day? Whether it’s a lush forest, a serene local park, or your garden, nature ha
April 21, 2024
4 Practical Steps to Improve Your Mental Health By Supporting Your Gut Microbiome
“We are what we eat” We are what we put in, on, and around our bodies. As we head into the upcoming season full of celebrations full of food and often
October 22, 2023
4 Action Steps for Better Energy Management
How can managing our energy (rather than our time) help us lead happier lives? The idea of harnessing the power of energy management to unlock your fu
July 16, 2023
3 Tips for Increasing Your Energy Levels as a Woman
Did you know that a woman’s energy levels can (& should) vary greatly over a 28-day cycle? I’ve been focusing more heavily on the physical aspect of m
March 19, 2023
5 Sleep Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Did you know the average brain weighs as much as 10 lbs?! The amount of data a brain can store is equal to roughly 1 million gigabytes. With 86 billio
June 26, 2022
3 Ways to Show Gratitude for Your Body (Especially During a Time of Transition)
Have you taken a moment of gratitude today? A few recent life events have served as a beautiful reminder of how grateful I am for my body, especially
May 29, 2022
3 Simple Ways to Eliminate Endocrine Disruptors to Increase Energy Levels
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi As a thriving electrical engineer, a devoted wife, and a joyful mother to 6 beautiful ch
October 3, 2021
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Do you feel low on energy? 3 Tips to Connect with What you Choose to Eat and Why
Have you ever heard the phrase “we are what we eat”? Knowing that our lifestyle choices (that are driven by our behavior) account for over half of the
July 25, 2021
5 Tips to Improve Gut Health & Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Did you know that over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?! Coming out of the flu season & many of us still experiencing colder weather witho
March 7, 2021
4 Steps to Embrace Holistic Health & Wellness for Beginners
As a society we spend $6.3 trillion dollars per year on global healthcare, but are we really any healthier? The modern approach to healthcare is to si
September 6, 2020
Habits & Daily Practice9
5 Ways Daily Journaling Sparks Creativity & Brings Clarity to Your Life
“Journaling can be the game changer.” Journaling is a powerful tool for gaining clarity in life. From the importance of self-awareness to stress reduc
June 16, 2024
3 New Year’s Resolutions Every Person Needs This Year
What’s your purpose? As we navigate the end of another year, I want to reflect upon the power of identifying the value of your work, especially around
January 14, 2024
How to Start a Daily Journaling Practice (& What to Write)
Do you really write in your journal everyday? What do you write? I was recently asked these questions & I want to answer them for you. The short answe
February 19, 2023
How to Break Bad Habits Without Depriving Yourself
Have you ever heard of “crowding out” bad habits? I had been trying to kick the habit of eating processed sugar for quite a while & I have finally fou
January 22, 2023
5 Steps For a Successful Seasonal Check-In
Do you believe that time discipline = time freedom? As I am wrapping up the final season of 2022, I am doing a seasonal check-in as I do every 3 month
December 18, 2022
5 Truths I’ve Learned About Creating Better Habits
What is self talk & why does it matter? I’ve read (& re-read) a few books recently linking the power of journaling with how we talk to ourselves. I wa
November 20, 2022
2 Ways to Use Bullet Journaling to Create Healthier Habits
How do you create the space & awareness to do all of the things that bring you joy? They say that the organ that uses the most energy is your brain. W
January 16, 2022
7 Benefits of Daily Bullet Journaling for Beginners
Have you ever started the daily practice of journaling just to end up with notebooks full of blank pages? As I was making my lists & checking them twi
December 19, 2021
3 Tips to Declutter Your Life for a New Year
Do you feel stuck in a personal or professional rut - maybe it’s time to declutter your life? I’m happy to be back with regular blog & podcast episode
December 5, 2021
Time & Alignment7
3 Steps to Connect, Embody, & Act in Alignment with Your Highest Self
Have you begun to notice a theme? The daily habits and themes I share on the Integrated Being blog and podcast can really be summed up as the mind, bo
September 18, 2022
4 Tips to Achieve Better Focus in Life
Are you trying to accomplish a goal that requires your full attention? As we transition to a more regular pace of life & find our footing in a post-pa
August 21, 2022
3 Steps to Reset & Reach Your Goals
Did you know that I read every book recommended to or given to me as a gift? As an electrical engineer, a wife, a mother of 6, and a wellness advocate
July 24, 2022
How to Use a Growth Mindset to Better Manage Your Schedule
What is a “fixed” mindset versus a “growth” mindset? A “fixed” mindset cares more about what success looks like from the outside & therefore, tends to
September 19, 2021
My Why Behind My What: The Journey to Becoming Dr. Elizabeth Cook
“Why do we do what we do?” I remember being 16 when I started to babysit after school for my neighbor Rosemary and her 10-month-old son Ryan at the ti
October 14, 2020
7 Simple Steps to Embrace a Positive Mindset as a Working Mom
“Ever notice all of those thoughts that pop in your head as soon as you wake up for the day?” Sometimes these thoughts are positive, sometimes they’re
October 4, 2020
Why I Started Integrated Being...
“How do you do it all?” As a loving mom of 6 & a professional working woman in the high-powered industry of electrical engineering, I’ve been asked co
September 20, 2020
Connection & Parenting6
The Power of Community and Tradition: Building Connections That Last
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected. As we rush from one task to the next, we often lose sight of the importance of meaningful
November 17, 2024
5 Ways Mindful Speech Can Enhance Our Communication & Connection
The only thing we truly have & own are our words. I’ve recently grown in my understanding and appreciation for embracing the gravitas of the gift this
October 13, 2024
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How to Rebuild Trust That Has Been Broken (In Any Relationship)
What does trust mean to you? I consistently show up on the blog and podcast to delve into the interconnection between mind, body, & spirit. I share va
September 17, 2023
5 Ways I Connect With My Kids As They Grow into Adulthood
I was recently asked by a gracious reader how I connect and be present with my children while balancing my career and passion projects. It all started
April 23, 2023
How to Connect with People in a Post Covid World
How do we deal with the loneliness we might feel reentering the world after covid shutdowns? It may seem strange to talk about loneliness after covid
July 18, 2021
3 Ways to Lead With An Open Heart & Intentionally Teach Little Minds
How are we leading the next generation of little minds? In order to relieve the pressure of perfection and find real, genuine connection with our kids
May 30, 2021
Stress & Resilience3
3 Tips to Use Breathing Exercises to Calm Anxiety & Reduce Daily Stress
Becoming aware of your breathing can allow you to release anxiety & reduce daily stress in just moments. Creating a practice around finding your breat
January 10, 2021
3 Secrets to Chilling Out When You’re Feeling Stressed
Did you know researchers have actually found that to some degree stress is actually good for us? In the right amount, stress can actually be beneficia
November 15, 2020
3 Simple Habits to Reset Your Day When You’re Feeling Stressed Out
Did you know you an average of 300 decisions every single day? That means that at some point in your day, you may be feeling slightly overwhelmed as y
August 23, 2020
202613
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Protein (And What You're Missing)
July 2, 2026
MyPlate vs. Reality: Why One-Size-Fits-All Nutrition Doesn't Work
June 11, 2026
Family Meals, Attention, and the Slow Disappearance of Shared Presence in Modern Life
May 28, 2026
When eating stops registering as sensation
May 15, 2026
The Hidden Forces Shaping How We Eat
April 30, 2026
You are What You Eat: Food is Nourishment and More
April 17, 2026
The Power of Shared Meals: Building Bonds and Health
April 3, 2026
The Power of Food: How Culture Shapes What We Eat
March 19, 2026
The Yellow Diet: Understanding Modern Eating Habits
March 5, 2026
Reconnecting Families: How to Foster Attachment in a Distracted World
February 19, 2026
What Nourishment Really Means (and Why It’s Not Just About Food)
February 5, 2026
Nourish to Flourish: Integrating Ancient Wisdom in Today's World
January 22, 2026
Seasonal Living: The Art of Mindful Eating
January 9, 2026
202522
The Ripple Effect: How Kindness Transforms Lives
December 26, 2025
Building Bridges: The Vital Role of Community in Modern Life
December 11, 2025
The Power of Connection: Building Belonging Through Family Meals
November 28, 2025
The Power of Vulnerability: Embracing Authenticity in Our Lives
November 13, 2025
Intentional Living: The Art of Being Real
October 30, 2025
The Practice of Gratitude: A Return to What Matters Most
October 16, 2025
Let the Rhythm Lead: Reconnecting to Seasonal Eating and Living
October 2, 2025
Listening to Our Body: The Key to Well-Being
September 18, 2025
Nourishing Families: The Power of Whole Foods
September 4, 2025
The Senses: A Journey Through Nourishment
August 21, 2025
The Power of Hearing: How Sound Shapes Connection, Memory, and Nourishment
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
July 18, 2025
The Power of Vision: How We See Shapes How We Live
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
July 3, 2025
The Joy of Touch: Reconnecting with Food Through Our Senses
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
June 20, 2025
The Power of Smell: Unlocking Memories, Emotion, and Joy Through Food
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
June 6, 2025
The Power of Taste: Reclaiming Joy Through Our Senses
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
May 23, 2025
Eat the Rainbow – A Journey to Vibrant Health and Family Connection
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
May 9, 2025
The Journey of a Pediatrician Family Meals: The Heart of Nutrition
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
April 28, 2025
The Whole Perspective on Food and Life
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
April 25, 2025
The Power of Family Meals and Mindful Eating
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
April 18, 2025
Exploring the Energy of Food: A Conversation on Whole Foods and Wellness
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Dr. Keith Somers explore the differences between processed and whole foods, discussing how these choices impa
February 27, 2025
Rediscovering the Joy and Power of Food
In this conversation, Elizabeth Cook and Keith Somers explore the journey of healthy living and eating, emphasizing the importance of making food choi
January 30, 2025
The Power of Plant-Rich Whole Foods: A Conversation with Dr. Keith Somers
Welcome to our latest discussion on the transformative power of plant-rich, whole-food lifestyles! In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down
January 30, 2025