by Vickie Petz | May 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Between grace and doubt The sound of an explosion interrupted our conversation. Instinctively, I braced my forehead with both hands and squeezed my eyelids shut. When the vehicle stopped moving, I asked my husband, “Are you ok? I think I am,” and waited for him to...
by Vickie | Mar 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
All my life I believed there was a formula for life: A + B = C, but only if you add enough effort and determination. Yes, those are the ingredients I counted on for success. But I was so very wrong. Every woman needs certain superpowers to live her perfect life....
by Vickie | Feb 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
In case you missed it…. At the beginning of January, I launched a lifestyle medicine podcast called, “Healthy Looks Great on You.” For the first six weeks, I’m covering the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: nutritional eating, physical...
by Vickie | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Reflection in the mirror The mirror reflected something I didn’t notice before. Now don’t get me wrong, I look in the mirror every day. Though I’m sure this didn’t happen overnight, I never noticed it before. Gravity is unapologetically cruel....
by Vickie | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
This week we are challenged to be thankful. Keeping a long, intentional list running through my head of all the blessings supposedly boosts mental health. Now don’t get me wrong, “For everything there is a season,” according to Ecclesiastes 3:1....
by Vickie Petz | Aug 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Please pass the fruit, I’d like a juicy bite for myself. Oh, you can blame Eve all you want, but I am no different. She followed her heart and usually there’s a big price for following your deceitful heart. “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who...
