Stay curious.
Find your balance.

A wellness and lifestyle community that’s easy to digest.

This is for the “health curious” or anyone looking for support on the journey of becoming a healthier, happier human. Basically, what I was looking for over 10 years ago. Honest info without judgement. Easy to digest (ha). An approachable place to ask, gather info, be inspired, laugh, and be part of a growing community.

Take tiny steps. Make progress. Feel proud. Keep going.

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What’s a health coach and why I’m stoked to become one
What’s a health coach and why I’m stoked to become one

Week one down – my Health and Wellness Coach certification adventure has officially begun! This past week was the first of a 20-week program through MindBodyGreen. We dove into…

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Collagen – yes, it’s worth it
Collagen – yes, it’s worth it

By my mid 20s, my joints were a joke. After years of running on concrete and not taking care of my body, I struggled to do hikes that were longer than two or three miles due to my aching knees.

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Quick and simple five senses meditation
Quick and simple five senses meditation

Sight. Smell. Sound. Taste. Touch. If we’re lucky, we’re born with all five. Why not use them?

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How to make a martini (the classic way and the Maur way)
How to make a martini (the classic way and the Maur way)

One of my first jobs was as a hostess in a neighborhood restaurant when I was 16. I stayed in that industry for almost a decade…

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How I recover from minor injuries
How I recover from minor injuries

It sucks. Being forced to slow down when you’re a natural mover and shaker.

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4 things I’ve learned in 40 years
4 things I’ve learned in 40 years

Why 4? Because 4+0=4 and I like the rule I made up for 39 last year.

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How I build a green smoothie
How I build a green smoothie

Smoothies – tasty and smooth beverage or just a vessel for healthy stuff? The goal is to make them palatable (preferably lick-the-blender worthy) and loaded with a bajillion superfoods and nutrients.

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How I decipher food packaging and labels
How I decipher food packaging and labels

About once a week, I get to go to my happy place – the grocery store. I know… many people dread the task. But if I have time, I spend way too long browsing the aisles.

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What's filling your mind?
What's filling your mind?

12 minutes? You can’t be serious. That’s a LONG time. My first thought after hearing how long our meditations would last during the first weekend of my 200-hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training. Yes, I wanted to meditate more – but I also had A LOT of doubts and felt super intimidated.

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Bloody noses and all – it’s still progress
Bloody noses and all – it’s still progress

My nose was bleeding. I was floating next to a surfboard in the pacific ocean off the coast of Australia – and I’d just been informed sharks hang out around the corner. Yet, I was stoked.

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Fueled by bitter dark chocolate and Colorado air

Hey, I'm Maura — entrepreneur, designer, communicator and adventurer.

Before venturing from Maryland to Colorado in 2006, I trotted around a few continents, started a freelance graphic design business and became well-versed in the restaurant industry. My travels also led to a passion for the outdoors — by foot, mountain bike, SUP or snowboard. After years of chronic health issues, I became an advocate for functional and holistic medicine, plant-based cooking and yoga. My hilarious history-teaching husband and I balance our adventurous lifestyle by sitting still with a vodka martini, staring at the Rocky Mountains.