B.S. Terms in Wellness (And What They Actually Mean for Your Evolution)
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

B.S. Terms in Wellness (And What They Actually Mean for Your Evolution)

Ever feel like the wellness world is speaking a language you don’t understand? ‘Grounding,’ ‘feminine energy,’ ‘vibrational states’—words everyone throws around but no one actually explains. In this article, we cut through the buzzwords and show you what they actually mean for your transformation, how to use them to evolve into your higher self, and stop wasting time on fluff.

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The Body, the Brain, and That Thing We Call “Behavior”
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

The Body, the Brain, and That Thing We Call “Behavior”

Let’s be real: if discipline alone could get you where you want to go, we’d all have six-packs and perfect follow-through. The truth? Your brain, body, and behavior are constantly negotiating with each other. Learn how to stop forcing change and start embodying it.

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Why Honoring Your Authentic Self Feels So Hard (and How to Begin)
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Why Honoring Your Authentic Self Feels So Hard (and How to Begin)

We’re told to “just be ourselves,” but most of us have spent decades doing the opposite. Self-abandonment shows up in subtle ways—saying yes when we mean no, laughing off what hurts, or silencing our opinions to keep the peace. These choices feel safer in the moment, but over time they erode our self-trust. The real work is learning how to risk authenticity, one small act at a time.

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The Science of Creativity (and Why Vampires Were the Plot Twist I Needed)
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

The Science of Creativity (and Why Vampires Were the Plot Twist I Needed)

When I hit publish on my first blog post for Coacha Vida Wellness, I felt equal parts terror and exhilaration. That small act of creativity reminded me what I’d forgotten: creativity isn’t just fun — it’s medicine. From flow states to dopamine hits, even diving into a book full of witches and vampires can reignite your brain and your joy.

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The Hottest Thing About My 40s Has Nothing to Do With Abs
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

The Hottest Thing About My 40s Has Nothing to Do With Abs

Before I turned 40, I made a promise that sounded ridiculous even to me: I wanted to be hotter in my 40s than I had been in my 20s. What started as vanity turned into a full-blown reckoning—one that took me through illness, awareness, and ultimately liberation. This isn’t a story about abs. It’s about what happens when you stop abandoning yourself.

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No One Is Coming to Save You: How to Take Radical Responsibility for Your Life
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

No One Is Coming to Save You: How to Take Radical Responsibility for Your Life

No one is coming to knock on your door with the life you’ve always wanted. That’s the bad news. The good news? You don’t need saving. In this post, we’ll talk about why taking radical responsibility is the most empowering choice you can make, how a simple daily prayer can ground you, and why you are the only mapmaker your life really needs.

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Easy Has a Cost: Choosing the Hard That Makes Life Worth Living
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Easy Has a Cost: Choosing the Hard That Makes Life Worth Living

Scrolling through social media, it’s easy to believe life should be effortless. Perfect routines, passive income, conflict-free relationships. But easy has a cost. Short-term comfort often steals long-term fulfillment. Choosing meaningful challenges, leaning into difficulty, and embracing the “right hard” is what builds a life worth living.

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Pleasure vs. Joy: The Difference That Can Change Your Life
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Pleasure vs. Joy: The Difference That Can Change Your Life

We confuse pleasure and joy all the time—but they’re not the same. Pleasure is the spark. Joy is the slow burn. One fades when the moment ends; the other rewires your brain, strengthens your body, and keeps you grounded through life’s chaos.

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Juicing for People Who Can’t Be Bothered
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Juicing for People Who Can’t Be Bothered

Juicing sounds like the ultimate wellness hack — glowing skin, endless energy, and a quick veggie boost. But let’s be real: the expensive gadgets and tedious cleanup often hold us back. This Lazy Girl’s Juicing Guide shows you how to get all the benefits with minimal effort, simple tools, and budget-friendly ingredients. No fuss, just fresh, delicious juice that your body will thank you for.

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You’re Not Stuck — You Just Haven’t Decided
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

You’re Not Stuck — You Just Haven’t Decided

Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because their environment is working against them. Decide what you want, then make your surroundings agree — and watch how quickly the rest follows.

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Walking Through the Lion’s Gate: Clarity, Courage and Calling It All In
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Walking Through the Lion’s Gate: Clarity, Courage and Calling It All In

Lion’s Gate 8/8 is more than a cosmic event—it’s an energetic checkpoint for bold women ready to stop shrinking and start claiming their deepest desires. This isn’t about manifesting on a vision board. It’s about clarity, choice, and becoming the kind of woman who doesn’t wait for alignment—she creates it.

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