I am a “busy business owner”, always on the move and always doing more than I need to.  An “energizer bunny”.  It seems to be a trait of many fellow business owners that we don’t want to slow down.  What I have noticed however is I get so busy “doing” that I don’t take enough time “being”.  And by doing all the time, I miss out on a lot of what is great about my work.  In an effort to correct that, I (sadly) have to schedule time on my calendar for relaxation and reflection –

Spring is on the horizon and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little plump around the middle.  Even though I try to be active during the winter months, I still am less mobile and seem to rely on “comfort foods” more often. But the sun is getting higher in the sky, and this means it’s time to start recreating my usual wellness lifestyle that I have let slide a bit.  And one of the best ways I know how is to partner up with a bunch of other people feeling the same way

Your Microbiome: The Missing Link in Achieving Optimal Health The microbiome is the community of trillions of bacteria that live in your digestive tract and elsewhere throughout your body. Collectively weighing about three pounds – the same weight as our brain. When your microbiome is balanced, you have good digestion, clear thinking, balanced mood, and glowing overall health. When your microbiome goes out of balance, however, you risk such symptoms as brain fog, depression,

What happens to you when negativity takes over and you can’t see anything good in your life, your work, your day?  Does it mean you are losing your mind, or are you just losing your perspective? Is there anyway to turn around “stinking thinking”? I know what it is like to get caught up in negative thinking and it never ends well.  The more you focus on negative thoughts, the bigger and badder they get and the bigger the toll it takes on your body, mind and spirit.  Being in a

28 DAY SUGAR BUSTER BOOTCAMP BEGINS APRIL 24 with Carol Ebert and Dr. Karen Wolfe, Sugar Addiction Specialist WHAT YOU GET IN YOUR SUGAR BUSTER BOOT CAMP Each of these items adds to the success of your Boot Camp. . . Is Your Lifestyle Killing You?  E-BOOK A private phone session to get you set up for success Two group calls in the first week and then weekly calls with Dr Karen with specific topics to keep you on track Menu plans Delicious, quick and easy recipes Meal plans ba

How are you doing with your food planning so far?  Got the shelves and frig re-stocked and ready for more healthy tips?  Your body loves good food but it also loves moving. I don’t know if you are like me, but taking the time to exercise regularly always seemed more like a chore than a gift so I was reluctant to get into the habit.  So I learned to re-frame it from a have-to into a want-to.  I now think of exercise as a great stress management tool and because it works so wel

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to make the commitment to join our group of “28 day health seekers”.  We are a fun group who believe that our health is in our own hands and we decide how healthy we want to be.  But we also know it is challenging to do it by ourselves, so we seek support from like-minded and trustworthy people who know how to lead us and be by our side throughout the process. We hope you will step into this opportunity knowing it will forever change the way you think ab

I’ve sent you a few emails to remind you of our 28-Day Be Healthy Challenge and I suspect you are still on the fence about joining.  Time to decide.  Need a kick in the butt to get started?  Bend over – my size 10 foot is ready to provide you with a swift kick in the behind.  Did you feel that?  OK.  So let’s get started.  Tomorrow is the last day to register and I just know you want to join our group.  Right?  What are you waiting for?  At the bottom of this page is the regi

Right about now you are probably saying to yourself –  I need to get my body, mind and spirit in a healthier place but I’m not sure I know what to do first! That’s how I feel right now too, and I know it would be alot easier if I could do this with a group.  Well look no further because we have worked it all out for you. 28-Day “BE HEALTHY” Challenge starts March 6 and we want you to join us.  I will be doing this too! Here’s what you will receive when you participate in the

Did you know the holiday sugar overload you’ve been experiencing is TOXIC to your body? And if you removed all the toxins from your body you could actually live longer and healthier! Sounds like a New Years plan to me? Lets work together on this using the NEW YEAR –  NEW YOU – 30 Day DETOX PROGRAM You will receive expert advice, healthy tools, and community support to: ELIMINATE TOXINS REDUCE BODY FAT CREATE LONG-TERM HEALTHY EATING HABITS. The 30-Day DETOX PROGRAM starts  Ja

We’re halfway through summer and I’ve had more hot dogs, cakes, s’mores, barbecues, party dinners then I handle.  It’s all good because I get to celebrate with friends and family,  but I’m feeling out of control with my eating. Wouldn’t this be a great time to reassess our healthy lifestyle choices and maybe consider tweaking a little bit? Here’s an idea for you. I do a brief wellness review twice a year to see how I’m doing about staying on a healthy path. I also use this as

As a 30+ year attendee of the National Wellness Conference I totally love going every year not only for professional updating but almost more importantly – PERSONAL REJUVENATION. And I find it hard to leave at the end of the experience each year. So many great friends I’ve met and cultivated like Dr. Karen Wolfe, Dr. Carrie Phelps and singer songwriter Jana Stanfield. Recapturing dorm living as a humbling experience at the University of Minnesota. Being in the presence of tru

Is it a shock to your system when you start wearing spring clothes and find they don’t fit anymore?  Rather than try to figure out what happened over the winter months, why not take action right now, reverse that trend and join us in our summer slimdown opportunity starting June 1. 5 DAY SUGAR BUSTER TELE- GROUP with SUGAR BUSTER Support materials and GUIDEBOOK Includes 5 Day Sugar Cleanse Kit and Phone Coaching from Dr. Karen Wolfe Monday June 1  – Friday June 5 Beginning Ju

Just when I felt a slump in my wellness business I took a risk and attended a SWEET event that got me recharged, renewed and ready to take it to new heights.  When powerful Entrepreneurial Women come together for education and inspiration – transformation occurs.  And it did! Arriving late on a delayed flight to Phoenix to a villa of 6 other Team Northrup sisters who eagerly welcomed me with hugs immediately began the transformation process.  I was home with my tribe!  Making

After struggling with at least two versions of having a web-presence over the last 10 years and neither being exactly what I wanted, I finally found the right person who could bring me alive online.  And after months of prep work, writing copy that reflects my personality, creating a home-studio and making videos that hold your attention, getting photos taken that are fun, the finished product is finally here! Drum roll – – – I’m excited to share my brand new website focused