Regina Rowley

Have you ever reached the end of the day and realized you never actually relaxed? Not because the day was unusually difficult. Not because there was a crisis. Just because life kept moving, and so did you. For most of my life I thought this was normal. I got things done. I showed up. I […]

There are moments in life when the mind feels loud, the nervous system feels overloaded, and even small tasks begin to feel heavy. For many women in midlife, that feeling becomes familiar. The constant mental loops. The pressure to keep pushing through. The emotional weight no one else can see. The exhaustion that does not

There are moments when I catch myself thinking,“I need to get back on track.” Back on track with my nutrition.Back on track with my workouts.Back on track with my schedule, my energy, my life. Maybe you know that feeling too. That quiet pressure that says you’ve somehow drifted…and now you need to fix it. But

A mindful way to move through midlife and menopause February often arrives quietly. After the push of January with the resolutions, the effort, the expectation to begin again, February can feel tender. Bodies may feel stiffer. Energy may be lower. Thoughts slower. And for many women in menopause and post-menopause, there’s an unspoken question beneath

January often arrives carrying the message that we should change ourselves. Improve. Reinvent. Become a “new you.” But here inside Calm Confident Woman, we begin the year differently. There is nothing to fix.There is no need for a new You. You are already whole. After the holidays, after a full year of living, caring, adapting,

Midlife often comes with responsibilities, routines, and familiar patterns. But within this season lies the chance to rediscover joy and connection—sometimes in the tiniest adventures. Why Adventure Matters Novelty stimulates the brain, boosts dopamine, and reinforces that life can still surprise us. You don’t need to travel far or spend a lot. Adventure can be:

Midlife is often described as a “second adolescence.” Hormones shift, energy changes, moods swing, and suddenly the strategies that worked for years don’t quite fit anymore. But what if this season isn’t about losing control? What if it’s an invitation to deepen your connection with your own body? Your Body Speaks in Signals Our bodies

Letting Go Like the Leaves: Breath & Rest for Fall Autumn invites us to slow down, soften, and release. Just as trees shed their leaves to make room for new growth, we can let go of stress, tension, and habits that no longer serve us. One of the most powerful ways to support this process

Have you ever wondered why your shoulders stay hunched, why your jaw is tight, or why your hips feel like they’re holding back a flood of emotion? If you’ve spent years navigating life with more responsibility than rest, more swallowing your truth than speaking it, and more reacting than reflecting—it’s not all in your head.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and if you’re in midlife, it’s the perfect time to pause and check in. Not with guilt. Not with pressure. But with kindness. Because midlife is full of shifts: hormones, identity, energy, even priorities. You might feel like one day you’re handling it all like a champ… and

(from I Am Priceless blog) December 27, 2016 Unexpressed pain leads to hopelessness. Writing, provides a means for me to express my pain, to sort the mess out and start letting it go. Our feelings need to be expressed, they are energy in motion. If we repress, ignore or deny our feelings they don’t go

(from I Am Priceless blog) January 18, 2017 Two attempted attacks, by a masked man, have left a neighborhood on edge. To quote a local resident, “It is because this is a nice area. So you don’t normally think that anything like that is going to happen around here,” said Ann. While these types of incidents

(from I Am Priceless blog) February 7, 2017 When life gets real and shit hits the fan, I used to go with it and make the best of each challenge. Being optimistic and expecting the best, even in dark times, has been my preferred coping mechanism. Unless, I feel personally violated. Unless, the same situation

(from I Am Priceless blog) June 20, 2017 Fellow yoga teacher and friend, Tori Palatas shared this poem on Instagram. When I first read her masterpiece I was struck with how much I related. Perhaps you do as well. It is our honor to feature her and her art on I Am Priceless. She did not provide a

August 20, 2017 What is Yoga? Yoga is a science-backed practice for relieving stress, calming the mind, and strengthening and opening the body. Who can benefit from Yoga… Anyone with any of the following: back pain, headaches, digestive issues, or insomnia… Everyone who ever felt overwhelmed or anxious…  Individuals who understand life will be more comfortable with a few, simple tools

August 26, 2017 One of the biggest lessons I have been learning in recent years is the importance and application of self-compassion. Self-compassion is opposite of the hard-headed, hard-handed discipline I grew up with. Hard-headed discipline taught me to be critical and judgmental toward myself and others. It added to my shame, guilt and fear.

 November 24, 2017 Yesterday was a lovely day! Yet, by the time I got home my mind was in full throttle “Crazy Making” mode. Overwhelming, all consuming and unfair thoughts. Maybe you relate? Read and comment if you do. You are not alone! “Is she mad at me?” “What did I do?” “She doesn’t like

 November 25, 2017 On Becoming a Gigi… There is no joy as profound as what I am currently experiencing. Elation, jubilation and the deepest gratitude. I have had my share of physical challenges through the years. Challenges which made me, as a young mother, re-evaluate life style choices. I wanted to be healthy and physically

November 30, 2017 Warrior: a person engaged in some struggle or conflict. Wound: a mental or emotional hurt or blow. Hurt: to suffer pain or grief; to inflict pain. Peaceful: devoid of violence or force. There has been one breaking headline after another regarding survivors coming forward years and decades after sexual assaults, abuses and rapes. Many