When Life Gives You Lemons

Home
United States
Portland, OR
When Life Gives You Lemons

A holistic wellness coaching service and podcast dedicated to human transformation!

12/22/2025

In a culture of “boundaries” that have shifted to cutting people off or leaving situations that make us uncomfortable, that’s not always easy or available for some.

So what can we do when we want to spend time with loved ones while maintaining our sanity? How can we protect our peace without starting World War III?

Swipe to see some common uncomfortable questions and how you can respond differently. Because boundaries aren’t about changing OTHER PEOPLE, they’re about changing how WE respond to other people. 💡

And don’t forget, choosing to not engage entirely or leaving when you’ve reached your limit is always an option. You get to choose safety. 💛

12/18/2025

There’s a lot of talk about boundaries going into the holiday season. And I just want to remind you that boundaries aren’t what we say, or even ask of others. Boundaries involve honoring our bodies and inner voice without judgment. Boundaries are what we ask of *ourselves* in return.

It’s okay to…
• share less information.
• engage less in harmful conversations.
• practice healthy emotional distance.
• leave BEFORE you feel depleted.

You are not responsible for regulating and managing the entire room. You are only responsible for regulating your own emotions.

Release the tension in your jaw. Notice the tightness in your chest.
And protect your peace like it’s the greatest gift you can give yourself this year.
Because it is. 🎁

12/15/2025

Maybe health isn’t about becoming smaller, but about this instead…

🍋 More self compassion instead of self loathing
🍋 A calm nervous system instead of constant stress and chaos
🍋 Resting when you need to instead of pushing harder
🍋 Moving your body to feel good, not just to burn calories
🍋 Less perfectionism and more growth

Save this if you’re redefining health on your own terms, and share with someone who needs to hear it 💌

12/10/2025

These 4️⃣ powerful questions cut through the noise and surface-level resolutions we make out of pressure, habit, or comparison.

Growth isn’t about removing, critiquing, and changing for the sake of change, but about adding purpose to our lives.

Together, these questions take your goals from performative ❌ to transformative. ✨
From resolutions you forget by February to changes that *actually* stick. 💪⚡️

Swipe for more ➡️
And if you want to go deeper, download my yearly habit and goal tracker with proven results using a simple, but effective evidence-based method. Link in bio 💌

12/03/2025

We’r great at listing what’s happening around us in our lives, but not so great at naming what’s happening inside us.

“I’m busy.”
“I’m spread too thin.”
“I have a lot going on.”

These statements describe our external circumstances, not our internal feelings.
And when we only name the facts, we stay stuck in the same cycles.

Growth and clarity come from naming the emotion underneath the experience.
That’s where potential boundaries, your needs, and your next steps live.

So the next time you notice that sense of overwhelm, ask yourself: “What’s the feeling I’ve been avoiding by only talking about the circumstances?”

🍋 If this hit, save this post and practice naming one real emotion (instead of the facts) this week!

12/02/2025

You’re not stuck because you’re failing.
You’re stuck because your approach needs an upgrade.

And (good news 🤗) that’s fixable!

We don’t need more information. We don’t need to learn more trendy therapy lingo.
Most of us can name what’s happening clearly.
We need to *actually* feel through the insight we’ve gained.
We need to train our nervous system how to sit with discomfort.
We need the emotional reps to prove to our hyperactive minds that we’re safe and capable.

True healing isn’t comfortable. It’s messy and complicated. It requires community care and skills.

This space is a place to practice being in discomfort while in the comfort of people who have been there. Follow for more 💌💛

What would you add? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

12/01/2025

I don’t do the inner work to be “better.” I do it to be more honest with myself.
And then I teach others how to be honest with themselves too.

You don’t need another 5 step guide or more information. You need the courage to sit with discomfort and *actually* feel the experiences you’ve been through.
Let this space be a soft place to land. 💛

Like and follow for more 🍋 💌

11/26/2025

You don’t have a problem with willpower over food, you have a problem with regulating your blood sugar and emotions. Thanksgiving is the perfect storm for this problem. So what can you do?

• Don’t “save calories” or go in hungry. Eat a small protein and fiber rich meal or well rounded breakfast beforehand.
• Studies have shown that we fill up our plate the most with the FIRST thing we put on it, so opt for protein and veggies first then carbs and sweets last. (Psst, and eat around your plate in that order too.)
• Go for a walk after your meal, both for blood sugar balance and emotional decompressing.
• Spend a little extra time in the bathroom breathing or grounding if you need to.
• And worst case, leave! You are not obligated to stay in spaces that are harmful to your wellbeing.

When we know better, we do better. Knowledge is power 💡

11/19/2025

Our beliefs become our reality. Make sure that you’re telling yourself a positive, true story about who you are.

“I’m so bad for eating that dessert.” ➡️ “My character is not defined by my food choices.”

“I hate working out. I’m so lazy.” ➡️ “I want to be a more active person. I can start small and build on it.”

“I can’t do it. I give up.” ➡️ “Missing the mark doesn’t mean I’ve failed. I will keep trying because I’m worth the effort”

11/17/2025

We break down so we can rebuild. What feels like the end of you, might just be your greatest comeback story. ✨

Looking for support with navigating tough changes this season?

I’ve been there. After moving across the country and starting my life completely over, I know that real, lasting change is only possible with the right support. You don’t have to walk the path alone. 🍋

Send me a DM or link in my bio 💌

11/14/2025

Friendly reminder that if shaming yourself worked, it would have by now.

Being mean to yourself in the name of growth is a sure way to keep yourself stuck in the same cycle.

Love yourself through change instead and notice how the game changes. You can hold yourself accountable, AND be compassionate. It’s not either/or, it’s both.💡

11/13/2025

What if you started treating your body like your best friend instead of a project?
Would you move with more grace.
Would you lead with compassion instead of criticism.
Would be more curious and less judgmental.
Try it on and see how it feels 🍋💛

Address

3519 NE 15th Avenue Ste 328
Portland, OR
97212

Website

http://whenlifegivesyoulemons.org/, https://www.whenlifegivesyoulemons.org/store/p/nutrition-hacks

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when When Life Gives You Lemons posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to When Life Gives You Lemons:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Portland?