New Years Eve 2024 was tearful- saying goodbye to my 30s, processing the lessons and losses of the decade, entering a new chapter… but New Years Day, my birthday, was truly beautiful. I had a dream recently that I was a young boy in the middle of a parade. The little boy told me that I need to have more fun in this life. The last half-decade has been greatly consumed by a long, difficult fertility journey. I felt this dream was a message from God, the universe, and our child, that it’s time to shift the energy of desiring life, into celebrating life with abundance. So I am declaring 2025 the year of fun. The year of soulful, joyful, plenitude. Thank you to my incredible husband @eskandar_alexander for setting the tone so perfectly, and curating the most fun, healing, and magical birthday. I am truly blessed, and so excited for what’s to come. 🎉💫✨
New Years Eve 2024 was tearful- saying goodbye to my 30s, processing the lessons and losses of the decade, entering a new chapter… but New Years Day, my birthday, was truly beautiful. I had a dream recently that I was a young boy in the middle of a parade. The little boy told me that I need to have more fun in this life. The last half-decade has been greatly consumed by a long, difficult fertility journey. I felt this dream was a message from God, the universe, and our child, that it’s time to shift the energy of desiring life, into celebrating life with abundance. So I am declaring 2025 the year of fun. The year of soulful, joyful, plenitude. Thank you to my incredible husband @eskandar_alexander for setting the tone so perfectly, and curating the most fun, healing, and magical birthday. I am truly blessed, and so excited for what’s to come. 🎉💫✨
New Years Eve 2024 was tearful- saying goodbye to my 30s, processing the lessons and losses of the decade, entering a new chapter… but New Years Day, my birthday, was truly beautiful. I had a dream recently that I was a young boy in the middle of a parade. The little boy told me that I need to have more fun in this life. The last half-decade has been greatly consumed by a long, difficult fertility journey. I felt this dream was a message from God, the universe, and our child, that it’s time to shift the energy of desiring life, into celebrating life with abundance. So I am declaring 2025 the year of fun. The year of soulful, joyful, plenitude. Thank you to my incredible husband @eskandar_alexander for setting the tone so perfectly, and curating the most fun, healing, and magical birthday. I am truly blessed, and so excited for what’s to come. 🎉💫✨
New Years Eve 2024 was tearful- saying goodbye to my 30s, processing the lessons and losses of the decade, entering a new chapter… but New Years Day, my birthday, was truly beautiful. I had a dream recently that I was a young boy in the middle of a parade. The little boy told me that I need to have more fun in this life. The last half-decade has been greatly consumed by a long, difficult fertility journey. I felt this dream was a message from God, the universe, and our child, that it’s time to shift the energy of desiring life, into celebrating life with abundance. So I am declaring 2025 the year of fun. The year of soulful, joyful, plenitude. Thank you to my incredible husband @eskandar_alexander for setting the tone so perfectly, and curating the most fun, healing, and magical birthday. I am truly blessed, and so excited for what’s to come. 🎉💫✨
New Years Eve 2024 was tearful- saying goodbye to my 30s, processing the lessons and losses of the decade, entering a new chapter… but New Years Day, my birthday, was truly beautiful. I had a dream recently that I was a young boy in the middle of a parade. The little boy told me that I need to have more fun in this life. The last half-decade has been greatly consumed by a long, difficult fertility journey. I felt this dream was a message from God, the universe, and our child, that it’s time to shift the energy of desiring life, into celebrating life with abundance. So I am declaring 2025 the year of fun. The year of soulful, joyful, plenitude. Thank you to my incredible husband @eskandar_alexander for setting the tone so perfectly, and curating the most fun, healing, and magical birthday. I am truly blessed, and so excited for what’s to come. 🎉💫✨
New Years Eve 2024 was tearful- saying goodbye to my 30s, processing the lessons and losses of the decade, entering a new chapter… but New Years Day, my birthday, was truly beautiful. I had a dream recently that I was a young boy in the middle of a parade. The little boy told me that I need to have more fun in this life. The last half-decade has been greatly consumed by a long, difficult fertility journey. I felt this dream was a message from God, the universe, and our child, that it’s time to shift the energy of desiring life, into celebrating life with abundance. So I am declaring 2025 the year of fun. The year of soulful, joyful, plenitude. Thank you to my incredible husband @eskandar_alexander for setting the tone so perfectly, and curating the most fun, healing, and magical birthday. I am truly blessed, and so excited for what’s to come. 🎉💫✨
This hard-boiled egg chocolate mousse is one of the best chocolate “desserts” I’ve ever had! (dessert can be in quotes when it’s for breakfast). You cannot taste the eggs at all! It has no refined sugar and has the option of being completely sugar and dairy free. Suggested topping: Fresh berries, a sprig of mint, and/or some coconut whipped cream. (Refrigerate coconut cream overnight, remove water and blend cream.) Would you eat chocolate mousse for breakfast? 🤩 Recipe Notes: 💝 This mousse can be served warm, or stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, and served cold (will thicken slightly in fridge.) 💝 You can use any kind of milk you like. If you’d like to play with consistency, start by adding only 2/3 of the milk and adding more as you go. 💝 Cacao powder vs. cocoa powder: Cacao powder is made by cold-pressing raw, unroasted cacao beans, preserving more nutrients. Cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans, giving it a more mellow flavor but fewer antioxidants. Both will work for this recipe. 💝 Maple Syrup: You can use 1/3 cup of regular white sugar, or any sugar substitute you like (such as allulose) for this recipe. I like maple syrup because it containe antioxidants and minerals like manganese and zinc, and has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar. #healthyrecipes #healthydesserts #chocolateforbreakfast #chocolatelover #healthysweettooth #highproteindessert #eggchocolatemousse #chocoholic #funbreakfastideas #secretlyhealthydesserts #secretlyhealthy #chocolatebreakfast #egglover #eatmoreeggs #recipesforweightloss #viraldesserts #healthynobake #nobakedessert #easybreakfastrecipes #dessertlover #chocolateaddicts #elegantdesserts #cacao #dairyfreedessert #dairyfreerecipes #sugarfreedesserts #sugarfreebaking #sugarfreerecipes #noguiltfood #chocolatemousse
This Passover-friendly meal could not be easier to make! It’s delicious, only requires a few simple ingredients, and is packed with protein and nutrients. There are many jokes and stereotypes about Ashkenazi food being flavorless, but to me, this dish tastes like pure comfort. 🥰 Have you tried Matzah Brei? Give it a go and let me know how you like it! Chag Sameach! 🌷🥚💫 Matzah Brei (2 Servings): – 2 pieces of Matzah, broken into pieces – 6 eggs – Drinking water – Butter or vegan butter – Salt – Pepper – Onion Powder Instructions: – Soak broken pieces of matzah in drinking water until just soft with crispy edges – Pour out most of the water but reserve around a tablespoon in the bowl – Crack six eggs into the bowl with the matzah – Add onion powder (I don’t measure, but it should be about a teaspoon. You can always start with less and add more to taste) – Whisk until combined – Melt 2-3 tablespoons of good butter in a pan over low heat (low heat ensures eggs stay creamy, not rubbery) – Add in egg/ matzah mixture – Stir consistently over low heat (I use a wooden spatula as it’s better for hormonal health than heating up plastic utensils) – Once it’s close to your desired consistency, add in salt and a tiny bit of pepper to taste. (I only use about 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.) – Add extra onion powder if needed. – Give a final stir and serve hot. Enjoy! 😘🤌 *PS: If you’re wondering where we got these fabulous bowls, they were handmade by our favorite potter, @tintintreasures ! ✨ #HappyPassover #MatzahBrei #PassoverRecipes #MatzahBreiRecipe #MatzahRecipes #JewishFood #TraditionalJewishFood #Ashkenazi #AshkenaziFood #ChagSameach #Passover #JewishRecipes #AshkenaziRecipes #Shalom #PassoverFun #Matzoh #MatzohBrei #MatzohRecipes #Matzah #MatzahLovers #PassoverBreakfast #PassoverBreakfastofChampions #BestPassoverMeal #JewishFoodie #MatzahBallin #BestMatzahRecipe #EasyPassoverRecipes #LaChaim #Dayenu #JewishDeliFood
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
🤠 From Iran to Austin, from exiled to empowered. Nearly 50 years ago, my husband’s family crossed the world via land, air, and donkey to reconnect and rebuild in America- stronger and closer then ever. 💪🌍💫 Watching everyone gather yet again—big, bold, loud, loving—around BBQ 🥩 bats 🦇 and good times in Austin, Texas ⭐️—was a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you’re from, but where you choose to be. Pass the brisket. ❤️🔥
Time distances us from our trauma and settles us into new norms, but it does not heal our wounds. Only inner work heals the wound. 🪞🗝️ Healing isn’t about forgetting—it’s about integrating 🧩 processing 🌊 and learning to hold ourselves with more love 💕 and understanding. 🤲 While time may create distance from our pain ⏳ true healing happens when we turn inward, face what still lingers, & tend to it with care. 🕊️ My assignment in therapy lately has been to “say yes to the pain”. Letting the light 🕯️spill through the wound 🩸 and allowing the wound to remain open long enough to receive it. We must give ourselves permission to pause ⏸️ reflect 🪞 feel 🌿 and nurture 🪺 what needs attention. Sitting idly with our trauma will not bring us the blessings the pain came to provide us, nor the lessons it came to teach us. Healing is active, uncomfortable, and so. f*cking. worth it. 🤸🏽❤️🩹 What’s been helping you on your healing journey? 💛🗝️ #HealingJourney #InnerWork #EmotionalHealing #ShadowWork #TraumaHealing #MindfulLiving #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingIsNotLinear #AnxietySupport #SpiritualHealing #SelfCompassion #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #TherapyWorks #HealingTakesTime #ConsciousLiving #EnergyHealing #HolisticHealing #LetTheLightIn #EmotionalWellness #SayYesToThePain #GrowthMindset #SomaticHealing #InnerPeace #HealingIsActive #AwarenessMatters #SoulHealing #MindBodySoul #WisdomWithin #TransformationHappens
This is a great little trick🌹Save for Valentine’s Day! What’s your favorite flower? 💐💖 #rosehack #roses #flowerhack #valentineday #funwithflowers #roselover #howtoflowers #flowerlover #homeandgardentips
