About Alex

I'm trying to be like water that moves forward effortlessly. I'm trying to be like the otter that glides along on her back, not worried about being like the fish, the bird, or the bear. I'm trying to be true to myself and create a career that is an extension of myself, where I can bring more of me into what I do. When I don't have my head buried in hippy-dippy, woo-woo metaphysical books, nutrition books, or mind bending books about energy medicine and quantum physics, I'm a mom trying to get her kid to choose broccoli over scooby snacks. I'm a woman trying to bring income into her household so her husband doesn't feel 100% of the burden. I'm a householder trying to grow food in my yard. I'm a volunteer trying to teach people on food stamps how to eat well, even when they don't have a home to cook in. And, sometimes when I'm all these things, it makes being like water difficult. Sometimes it's not easy to just be the otter. Ego, fear, lack of confidence, and motherhood guilt induced by Pinterest routinely challenge me. 

Up until I had my son 4 years ago, I defined myself by what I did. Who am I? I'm a Marine. Who am I? I'm a bakery owner. Who am I? I'm a mom. But this question kept nagging, who am I, really? It’s taken me a while to tune in to my gut, a.k.a my inner voice, a.k.a my higher self and listen to the answer. Living a life in sync requires mindfulness and mindfulness doesn't always come easy.  If who we really are is a reflection of our deepest desires, then Willpower Wellness is a manifestation of my desire to teach, relate, and empower others to tune in and take charge of their bodies and their health in a way that is practical and actionable. But, even creating this career that is an extension of myself presents daily challenges. Nevertheless, I've figured out that if I bring more of ME into what I do, then I feel good. When I feel good, I am good. When I am good, everyone else around me that I love and care about benefits. Of course, saying and doing aren't always in sync, and that's where this blog comes in.