10 months into Substack, and i never expected *this* ...

plus, a ̶p̶e̶n̶n̶y̶ (or, um, a $50 giftcard) for your thoughts

Mmmm, 2023.

The year I started my substack, The Reset.

✨While I had the best intentions when I started this newsletter on March 1st of this year, I never could've expected that momentum would grow THIS quickly—✨

10 months, 78 posts (which I’m recapping below), 150+ VIP subscribers (I love you guys), 1,100+ paid subscribers (THANK YOU), and 13.5k+ free subscribers (I’m so glad you’re here), and officially ranked as the 15th (🫢) most popular health substack newsletter…?! It genuinely makes me emotional.

While there’s been a A LOT of ways I have shared my health knowledge over the years— both professionally and creatively— substack has been hands. down. my favorite platform yet.

I am truly honored, and so grateful to the thousands of you readers that have supported my writing, my mission, and my passion for health, nourishing recipes, intentional living, & relatable lifestyle content. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I want my newsletter to be the best it can be, and one thing that’s very helpful is hearing YOUR feedback— whether you are a free or paid member, please fill out this short ‘n’ sweet 4-minute survey, In exchange, you could win one of 5, $50 giftcards to Etsy. I appreciate your time!

To celebrate & reflect on 2023, I’ve rounded up the 78 (!) posts that went out this year —

From the realistic health tips to the nourishing recipes, all the way to honest personal reflections and the community-filled chats, there is something for everyone! This is your chance to jump into the archives and explore any posts you may have missed. Topics ranging from wellbeing, nutrition, mindset, simplicity, motherhood, and so much more. Enjoy!

HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS (13):

• My [Unpopular] Opinions About Wellness Culture

• 6 Holistic Herbs, Supplements, & Teas I Use For Better Sleep

• This Micro-Mindfulness Hack Takes Only 10 Seconds To Reset Your Energy

• Your Health Inventory: A 20-Minute Guided Journaling Session to Find Clarity In Your Wellbeing Journey

• Forest Bathing Does WHAT For Your Health?!

• 6 Ways to Improve Your Health in 2 Minutes or Less ⏰

• My Holistic Approach To Sun Exposure: Vitamin D, Nontoxic Sunscreens, & Realistic Sun Safety

• 8 natural remedies to improve FOCUS

• there are microplastics in my WHAT?! 😳

• 6 Surprising Health Impacts of Vitamin D

• Holistic Hair Growth: 14 Ways to Get Long and Strong Hair (Naturally!)

• Your body is a... car??? 🤔

• 6 Ways I'm Improving *MY* Health Lately

RECIPES & NUTRITION (15):

• 5 Ideas For An [Easy!] Protein-Rich Breakfast

• how to meal prep (yes, MEAL PREP) your smoothies

• Maple-Balsamic Roasted Veggies! So simple (yet so good).

• Do THIS To Reduce Food Waste

• Dessert For Breakfast??? Don't Mind If I Do...

• Easy (and Healthy!) Recipe: Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark

• The PERFECT Appetizer: Cucumber-Salmon Bites!

• A Delicious (And Unique!) Thanksgiving-Style Salad

• Why Oat Milk Might Not Be As "Healthy" As We Thought (...And What To Drink Instead)

• My 8 *Favorite* Cookbooks for Simple (and Healthy!) Meals

• the nutrition lesson that I learned from... cookie dough???

• a nutrition tip that *isn't* about eating less...

• 15-MINUTE DINNER IDEA: Korean-Style Ground Beef Over Rice

• HOW to Make Delicious Salad Dressing At Home (This Simple Formula is Easier Than You Think!)

• The Master-List of EASY (and Filling!) Protein & Fiber-Rich Snacks

PERSONAL ESSAYS (7):

• The Surprising Life Lesson I Learned While Traveling in Copenhagen (yes... this applies to YOU)

• 29 Random Things I've Learned in 29 Years

• Let’s talk about “main character” energy for a sec…

• A NEW WAY OF SHARING: Welcome To "The Reset"

• REMINDER: It’s not too late…

• lacking clarity? do this.

• this ONE thing my yoga instructor said stopped me in my tracks

COMMUNITY CHATS (11):

• COMMUNITY CHAT: What Is Your Best LIFE Hack?

• COMMUNITY CHAT: How are *you* feeling about social media lately?

• COMMUNITY CHAT: What Is *Your* Favorite Way To Boost Your Mood When You're Feeling Down?

• COMMUNITY: What's On Your Summer Bucket List?

• COMMUNITY CHAT: What is your favorite gift to give (...or receive😉)

• COMMUNITY CHAT: What is your favorite warm & cozy song? ✨

• COMMUNITY CHAT: Intention Setting

• Our Seasonal Virtual Book Club!

• The Reset COMMUNITY: Introduce Yourself Here!

• COMMUNITY CHAT: When Do You Feel Most Connected to Yourself?

• COMMUNITY CHAT: What is your go-to EASY dinner recipe?

(If you’re not yet a paid subscriber member, I’d love to invite you to join the fun ◡̈ You’ll get weekly posts, community chats, monthly recipes, “podcast” audio recordings with me, and access to the entire archive!)

LIFESTYLE (12):

• 17 [random] things I'm loving lately

• Thrifting 101: *HOW* To Find Secondhand Clothing That You Love

• What I’m Reading and Loving This Month —

• Ask Kate Anything #1

• Ask Kate Anything #2 (Bonus For VIP Members!)

• Ask Kate Anything #3

• 1(ish) year postpartum reflections: motherhood, pregnancy, & breastfeeding, oh my!

• My 4-Minute [Nontoxic] Skincare Routine

• 43 unique ideas for self-care 🌼

• um... surprise??

• PERSONAL Life Update: What's Working (And What's Not...)

• 14 Random Thoughts On A Friday Afternoon
  

THE SUNDAY R.E.S.E.T. (10):

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #1

  • a brand new BONUS series where I recap what I am Reading, Eating, Shopping for, Exploring, and Trying. (Paid subscribers get it bi-weekly, and VIP subscribers get it EVERY week!)

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #2

  • a podcast recommendation, the condiment I'm putting on EVERYTHING, & my daunting hunt for the perfect winter boot

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #3

  • a new piece of wall art, an immune-boosting recipe, and a VERY unexpected spotify playlist...

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #4

  • my fall bucket list & gluten-free noodles that don't suck.

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #5 (VIP subscribers only)

  • it's cozy season, baby! crockpot recipes, nontoxic candles, & warm winter boots.

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #6

  • holiday sales, maple butter, & a home before & after of our nursery!

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #7

  • Let's make the most of all these sales, and crank out some holiday shoppin'!

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #8 (VIP subscribers only)

  • my current baking fixation & a random hack for... showering?

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #9

  • my holiday bucket list, how to curate your own winter retreats, & 5 great articles to read while you sip your coffee.

• The Sunday R.E.S.E.T. #10 (VIP subscribers only)

  • the exact calendar I'm using for 2024, HOW to tidy up your kitchen easily, & my go-to essential oil.

PRODUCTIVITY, INTENTIONAL LIVING, & MINDSET (9):

• 17-Minute Video Training: HOW To Set Goals You'll *Actually* Accomplish

• Honest reflections from my 30-day social media detox...

• how to create a self-care menu

• This ONE Simple Question Will Make You THINK

• An honest "day in my life" (WITH time stamps!)

• 6 questions that will make ya THINK😳

• a short meditation (plus 3 journal prompts!) for navigating the holidays

• My Spending Freeze: Part II

• My No-Spend Month: How (and Why) I Did A Spending Freeze

And, as always, you can find all of these posts (and the entire archive!) here ◡̈

And, honestly? Reflecting on 2023 has just made me more excited for all that’s coming in 2024!

It’ll be a lot of what you’re used to, but also some new ideas mixed in— for example, I will be sharing 12 different monthly “experiments” in 2024 (“I meditated every day 30 days, and here’s what I learned…”, “I got rid of one item one every day for a month, and here are my takeaways…”, )

If you are a free subscriber and you’ve been wanting tangible insights on all things wellness, mindset, simplicity, whole food recipes, & holistic self-care— you’re in the right place.

To read all of the archived posts from 2023 (and ensure you get all new posts in 2024), now’s a great time to join the fun!

Simply press that pretty lil button below, sign up for the membership that works best for you, annnnnd I’ll see ya in your inbox ;)

Lastly (and most importantly)—

Thank you. Truly.

I can’t even tell you how aligned & sappy & GRATEFUL & shocked & peaceful I feel on this corner of the internet.

— and it’s all because of the support YOU guys have given me!

I am so proud of this lil newsletter, and can’t wait to continue to watch it grow, baby, groooooow!! Onward!

XX,