by Petra N. | Aug 29, 2021 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
Do you have a word that makes you roll your eyes? I do. We often give it in response to “how are you?” Can you guess? The word is busy. These 4 letters are often worn as a virtual badge of honor at work. And every time I hear it, I cringe. I cringe not...
by Petra N. | Apr 4, 2020 | Diet & herbs, Featured blog post
When a firefighter told me how the face, lip and body butter was helping his dry hands from the constant hand-washing and gloves, I wanted to do more. And that’s when it hit me: first responders. These men and women risk their health every day when they go to...
by Petra N. | Aug 18, 2017 | Featured blog post, Focus & meditation
Those of you who know me a bit know about my admiration for the Olympics and athletes competing at that level. I subscribe to the spirit of the Games and believe in the message of standing united through sport. Last month, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the...
by Petra N. | Mar 10, 2016 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
“Don’t cry, Daddy. Everything will be alright!”, said Edina when she woke up in the ambulance on its way to the hospital. Edina and I met at Cal State Northridge (CSUN) where she was studying sociology. It was many years after a car had hit her while crossing the...
by Petra N. | Feb 10, 2016 | Featured blog post, Lifestyle
A few months ago, I shared the story of my brother’s journey from a near-fatal motorcycle accident and years of recovery to living fully. While I wasn’t the one fighting to live, then to get better, this experience had an undeniable impact on me. These 6 truths...
