We’ve spent the last few weeks walking through the Four Pillars of Intentional Living, and this week we’re focusing on one of my favorites: Inner Alignment. Inner Alignment can mean many things, emotional steadiness, mental clarity, feeling grounded in your day-to-day life. But as a pharmacist, I often look at Inner Alignment through a slightly different (and very practical) lens: biomarker alignment. Because here’s the truth, your body whispers long before it screams. Subtle symptoms show up...
8 days ago • 2 min read
This week, we’re turning our attention to the Movement pillar. Movement is about more than formal workouts or step goals (although these are important) it’s about supporting how our bodies are designed to function every day. Regular movement improves insulin sensitivity, supports cardiovascular health, preserves muscle mass, and plays a critical role in metabolic and hormonal balance. Even brief bouts of movement throughout the day can reduce inflammation, enhance circulation, and improve...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Happy New Year, friends. As we begin 2026, we’re kicking off a 4-week series focused on the foundation of Intentional Living - the Four Pillars that shape how we care for ourselves and others: Nutrition, Movement, Inner Alignment, and Positive Social Connections. Each week, we’ll explore one pillar and offer practical ways to bring it to life, because real wellness isn’t built in grand moments, it’s strengthened in small, consistent choices that support our bodies, minds, and communities....
22 days ago • 3 min read
This week’s newsletter is dedicated to re-emphasizing what I’m most passionate about. The way I live, practice, and care for others through Intentional Living. This isn’t about learning something new, it’s about returning to something true. Intentional Living is my way of life, the lens through which I practice, and the foundation of how I show up in every space that matters. When we nurture the Four Pillars (Nutrition, Movement, Inner Alignment, and Positive Social Connection) we create...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States and around the world. For years, heart health conversations have centered on “bad cholesterol,” known as LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol). LDL-C levels can be influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, weight, and other health conditions, so many traditional treatments focus on lowering this number to protect the heart. But true heart health goes deeper and knowing more can...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
How To Be a Confident Parent... Dec 17 · Intentional Living with... 38:52 Listen to it on your favorite platform: In this week's episode of Intentional Living with Emlah, I am joined by my dear friend, Jennifer Miller, child and adolescent development coach and author of Confident Parents, Raising Confident Kids. Together, we explore what intentional living truly means, especially in the context of parenting. Jen shares how intention differs from goals, emphasizing how we choose to show up in...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
If you tuned in to last week’s Intentional Living Podcast episode with Dr. Pragna Patel Dadhania, you know we opened the door to a topic so many women quietly struggle with: sexual health and libido changes, especially during perimenopause and menopause. If you haven’t listened yet, this is the perfect time to catch up - it’s an empowering, candid episode that so many listeners have already called “eye-opening” and “finally the conversation we needed.” Today, I want to take that conversation...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
There’s something magical about this season - a sense of reflection, hope, and fresh energy for what’s ahead. Every year around this time, I find myself craving more intention, more alignment in my life. And that is exactly why I created the Intentional Living Experience. This event was born from a simple desire:To give people a space where they can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and learn the practical and sustainable habits that make an intentional, fulfilled life possible, even in...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
As we step into the holiday season, we’re invited to pause and notice the quiet goodness woven into our everyday lives. Gratitude is more than a seasonal sentiment; it’s a powerful, intentional practice that can shape the way we think, respond, and show up in the world. Gratitude as a Daily Anchor During a time filled with activity, gatherings, and expectation, grounding ourselves in thankfulness helps us reconnect to what matters. Gratitude creates space for perspective, presence, and peace....
2 months ago • 2 min read