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I hope you’re getting some sunshine – the roses here in Cordovado are in bloom, and after picking up my car in Austria (post-accident repairs!), I even braved a quick dip in freezing Attersee lake in the Salzkammergut. Today to celebrate May Day, I have a little gift for you: a 2-minute video: “From Distraction to Presence: Inside the Launch of Embody” Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JObooS6sKxw In it, I share why I wrote Embody: The Power of Presence in an Age of Distraction. If you’re tired of being told to “just stop scrolling,” this is for you. I don’t want you to

We’ve developed our IQ (Intelligence Quotient) through education and cultivated our EQ (Emotional Intelligence) through personal development. Yet there’s a crucial third intelligence that is a crucial skill to develop in today’s digital world: Body Intelligence (BQ). What is Body Intelligence? Body Intelligence is your capacity to listen to, interpret, and respond to the wisdom of the body. It allows you to: Unlike IQ, which measures cognitive abilities, or EQ, which addresses emotional awareness, BQ focuses on the intelligence that resides in the body—a powerful wisdom that has evolved over millennia. Why BQ Matters More Than Ever In our screen-dominated world,

Where I live in Italy, there’s wild garlic in the fields right now—earthy, pungent, alive. I’m kneeling in the damp grass, fingers brushing green blades, and for these moments, I’m not a brain on a screen. I’m in a body in the world. This is the basis of embodiment. Neuroscientifically, it’s called sensory grounding (touch, smell, movement). This shifts us out of hypercognitive mode—that frazzled state where we mistake ourselves for thinking machines. Studies show even brief nature exposure lowers cortisol, while tactile engagement (like foraging) reactivates the vagus nerve, dialing down stress. My new book, Embody: The Power of Presence in an

The first one is skiing—just look at those colors! I took that photo a few weeks ago in Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy). This rejuvenates the soul as well as body. I’ve got two other ways that are equally as powerful. The “24-hour reset The first one is the “24-hour reset.” Carving out a day dedicated to sleep. That’s right: 24 hours in bed, free from distractions, responsibilities, and external stimuli. Why wait until you’re completely burnt out or sick to give yourself this incredible gift? What Does It Involve? My rules are simple: 24 hours in bed with no input from

Today is the vernal equinox. The official start of spring is a great time for new beginnings, which is why I’ve chosen to show you the new cover of the book Embody. Designed by the fabulous American graphic designer Pamela Berry, the cover shows me watching the sunset in 650,000 square meters of sand in the Empty Quarter Desert of Oman. I was in Oman to prepare my last great Scottish event. Sitting in the silence of the desert, I realized just how small and inconsequential I—and all my plans—were compared to the magnificence of nature. It was a wonderful

Guincho beach in Portugal, as seen from our hotel room window. Every year we come here, staying at our favorite hotel, the quirky Muchaxo, to recharge our batteries. I try to limit all digital and electronic input while I’m here. Nothing but stare at the sea, walk on the beach, and see old friends. It’s great to do something like this once a year. Stop the input. Check in with myself. See what’s new. Mourn what’s gone. Be open for new ideas.  It’s so wonderfully simple and yet so nourishing I had to show you a photo of where we are.

My newsletter is late this week because I was working yesterday, as you can see from the photo above. I slipped away from my desk in the afternoon to take advantage of the 3 hour ski pass which is on offer less than an hour from where we are living in Italy. I told myself that I had to get ready for my brother’s family, who are traveling from Atlanta to visit us in a few weeks time. My nephew is a top skier and I want to retain my position as “cool aunt”. I’m also preparing myself because my

I’m proud to announce that renowned award winning veteran journalist and broadcaster Vicki Barker will introduce me on the forthcoming book launch on 20 November in London at the University Women’s Club . I’ve known Vicki for over 30 years and both on a professional and personal level she is one of the women I most admire. In fact, she appeared in my novel, The Magical Reality of Annabel Jones, where she gave the protagonist Annabel deeper insights into the secret history of women. The new book “EMBODY: The Power of Presence in an Age of Distraction” is the culmination

I couldn’t have asked for a more impactful testimonial from such an accomplished artist, podcaster, former film maker and beautiful person as well as a good friend. She told me she sat down and read it in one sitting! Very big thank you to Lou Hamilton BRAVE NEW GIRL The desire to make the world a better place is something we have in common and it starts with making ourselves better! You can find more book testimonials on the home page of this website.