Aging Shamelessly￨Embrace Your Face

Aging… it happens to all of, it’s one of life’s great equalizers. And yet, many of us carry a deep-seated shame at the mere suggestion of getting older. Why do we fight it so? And how are you handling the pressure to fight the clock? In today’s episode, we’ll explore questions to ask oneself before succumbing to the anti-aging narrative so pervasive in our culture. As we wander through the woods on this frigid morning, reflect on the insidious ways you might be handing over your life force in the pursuit of the fountain of youth. With deeper practice, is it possible to embrace your face?

What am I reading?

Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan

The Angel Numbers Book: How to Understand the Messages Your Spirit Guides Are Sending You by Mystic Michaela

What am I playing on repeat?

Gotta Get Away The Offspring 

What’s for dinner? 

No Boil Pasta Bake

16 oz pasta
2 16 oz jars pasta
1 cup water
Vegan chorizo or sausage or roasted chicken 
Frozen broccoli
Mozzarella cheese 
Parmesan grated 

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce to bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pour in dry pasta, pasta sauce, water, protein, and broccoli. Stir together until all the pasta is coated. Top with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until pasta is soft and cheese is browned and bubbly. Enjoy! 

Chocolate Protein Balls

• 1 1/2 cups no stir creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, and mini chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl.
• Use a rubber spatula to mix the batter thoroughly
• Line a baking sheet with wax paper
• Use a mini cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoon sized) or spoon to transfer balls of batter onto the wax paper lined baking sheet
• Roll each protein ball with your hands to form the shape
• Place the cookie sheet with the protein balls on it in the fridge for up to an hour, or until the balls are firm to