Developing Perseverance
Most of you probably tuned into the 91st annual Oscar awards last night, a show I’ve always enjoyed. The outfits! The talent! The...
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Kristina Virro
Feb 11, 20193 min read
How to Make Valentine's Day More Bearable
Whether I’ve been in a relationship or not on Valentine’s Day, my opinion of the holiday hasn’t changed: it’s a silly, silly day! While I...
Kristina Virro
Jan 28, 20194 min read
The Most Common Questions People Ask Their Therapist
As a therapist, I hold the incredibly privileged position of being a confidante for many people who trust me with things that they...
Kristina Virro
Jan 21, 20193 min read
How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Okay, let’s be honest: being healthy can be hard. work. It means being incredibly intentional about what you put into your mouth. It...
Kristina Virro
Jan 6, 20193 min read
How to Stick to Your Goals, According to Psychology
With every New Year comes new goals for self-improvement: lose weight, exercise more, create a better work-life balance, whatever it may...
Kristina Virro
Dec 30, 20184 min read
This New Year's Resolution Will Change Your Life
As usual, these final weeks of the year cause me to not only reflect on what I’ve learned throughout the year, but how I’d like to use...
Kristina Virro
Dec 16, 20184 min read
Why Are Family Gatherings So Stressful?
Cassandra* sits in my office looking down at her fidgeting hands. Before she even opens her mouth, I know what we’re going to spend our...
Kristina Virro
Dec 10, 20183 min read
How to Deal with Brutal In-Laws
The holiday season can be a fantastic opportunity to catch up with people—family members from out of town, friends you haven’t seen in...
Kristina Virro
Nov 26, 20183 min read
The Hormone That's Making You Gain Weight
After Apple released the first iPhone, the brilliant slogan “there’s an app for that” was heard in countless commercials. I’m reminded of...
Kristina Virro
Nov 19, 20185 min read
Doing Self-Care the right Way
I have a love-hate relationship with the word “self-care.” On the one hand, I value its importance and am passionate about helping people...
Kristina Virro
Oct 22, 20184 min read
The Simplest Diet Tip Ever
While I was becoming a registered holistic nutritionist, the one thing my school emphasized over and over and over again was the...
Kristina Virro
Oct 15, 20184 min read
How to Get Your Butt to the Gym When You Really Don't Feel Like It
You know those people who absolutely LOVE working out? The people who happily train for marathons or enter fitness competitions for the...
Kristina Virro
Oct 1, 20189 min read
I Tried the Ketogenic Diet—And Here's What I Learned
Sometimes you've gotta take one for the team, I tell myself. I stare at my grocery cart of cheese, oil, and bacon and can’t help but...
Kristina Virro
Sep 17, 20186 min read
Go With Your Gut! Choosing a probiotic
The word "bacteria" doesn't always sound like a good thing, does it? Well, when it comes to probiotics, it is! Probiotics are healthy...
Kristina Virro
Sep 10, 20184 min read
Natural Supplements for Anxiety
As a psychotherapist and holistic nutritionist, I’m incredibly passionate about how the worlds of mental health and physical health...
Kristina Virro
Sep 4, 20184 min read
Healthy Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” How many times have we all heard that before? Well, there’s a reason why so many...
Kristina Virro
Aug 13, 20186 min read
How to Sneak More veggies Into Your Diet
I’m sure many people expect me to say that I love vegetables because I’m a holistic nutritionist, but that would only be partially true....
Kristina Virro
Jul 16, 20187 min read
A Master Class on Milk
Growing up, I remember times where I would chug glass of milk after glass of milk without giving it a second thought. People drank milk...
Kristina Virro
Jul 9, 20183 min read
Superfood Spotlight: Shilajit
Nature is responsible for making so many things that have helped us, from the very fruits and vegetables we eat to the healing juices of...
Kristina Virro
Jun 25, 20185 min read
Uncomplicated, Effective Health Tips
The world of health and wellness has become incredibly saturated with information—almost too saturated if you ask me. The result is that...
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