My number one tip for living well with GP is to find a new passion, or hobby, that you can enjoy even on your worst days. ~Becky Since having Lilianna, I’ve had to start asking for a lot more help in all aspects of my life. That includes my business. Last month, after four years…
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Back in March, my family and I went on a wonderfully relaxing Caribbean cruise. It was exactly what I needed after all of the stress of the last six months. I know that for many GPers, though, traveling itself is a big source of stress. So I thought I’d share some of my tried-and-true tips with…
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I know the title looks like alphabet soup, but this is really important stuff. I’d go so far as to say that this could be the missing link for many GPers when it comes to improving symptom management. So if you feel like you’re “doing everything right” and you’re still struggling with symptoms, please read on. What…
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When life gently hands me lemons, I’m pretty good at making lemonade. But sometimes the lemons just come too fast, one after another. It’s hard to get a grip on them, let alone chop, squeeze, sweeten, and stir. Sometimes, like…right now, I end up buried in a big ol’ pile of lemons. I’ve written a…
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  While I’m all about maximizing the nutrition in a GP-friendly diet, I’m also rather fond of cookies. (How cute is my little “cookie?”) I’m pretty particular about the kinds of cookies I eat, though. Packaged, processed ones, full of stuff I can’t pronounce? No, thanks. I want them homemade with quality ingredients. I also…
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“When we’re not aware of our fear, it takes residence in every area of our lives.”  ~ Gabrielle Bernstein While feeding Lilianna in the middle of the night, an article on Twitter caught my eye. I clicked on it, eager to find out “How to Reduce Fear and Anxiety about Disease and Death.”  With all…
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If you’ve been following my journey with GP, pregnancy, and beyond, you know that the last 12 weeks have not been easy ones. Lilianna’s birth was beautiful, but things went awry quite quickly afterward and have yet to settle down. First the bleeding and surgeries, then the blood pressure debacle, then postpartum anxiety, then a…
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The holiday season is officially underway! If you’re like me, you already have a number of parties and get-togethers on your calendar. Whether you’re hosting or attending, having gastroparesis can make these kinds of events more stressful and less enjoyable than before. Not to worry! Last year, as part of a special holiday program, I recorded…
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Since I announced that I’m offering another round of the Living (Well!) with Gastroparesis Group Program (see the video above), I’ve received some great questions from interested GPers. Read on for my answers… Anyone out there contemplating the classes….. sign up! I have battled GP for years now and thought I knew it pretty well,…
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I like hot cereal for a number of reasons. It’s GP-friendly, versatile, easy, comforting, and offers a one-bowl balanced meal (when prepared properly). I love this recipe in particular because it features some of my favorite ingredients: bananas, chocolate, and nut butter. Note: while I’m a big fan of chocolate hazelnut butter, I don’t eat…
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