Health + Wellness

Too Much Tension  From as early as my tween years, I struggled with chronic tension headaches. I woke up with headaches, had headaches all day, and went to sleep with headaches. It was unfortunately my norm. I took way too much...

My name isn’t Mom, Mommy or Bruh.  Before I had children I had a unique identity separate from other tiny humans.   A New Name I adore my kids, but there are times, typically at that 3-4pm witching hour when I’m ready...

I have too many words. Too many thoughts. Too many actions. Because everyBODY matters and while we say it, too often we do not put actions behind our beliefs, words and thoughts on this topic.  All of it? None of it?...

As someone who spent most of her life overweight, I’ve heard many, many rude comments regarding my appearance.   “You’re so pretty.  If only you would lose some weight” or after dropping a few pounds hearing, “Wow!  You’re not as fat...

How Self-care Saved Me Inflamed, Ashamed, and Self-blamed I used to hide my chronic illnesses for fear of judgment and because I felt ashamed as if I had brought these physical problems on to myself through lifestyle choices.  Such as poor...

I’ve had a nagging cycling injury for the past two years.  It all started as what I described to my doctor as low back pain.  A pain in my "saddle" area while on the bike and some other discomfort ...

I am not opposed to winning or losing at a New Year’s Resolution.  Everyone loves a chance for a refresh.  However, I also totally understand that there are a lot of feelings around the expectations for a New Year,...

I grew up in a time when we were encouraged to give away our power. There was no rule that said explicitly, ‘give away your power’. It was more implied.  Give Away My Power “Annette just let your Grandma Irene pinch...

Imposter syndrome is a real thing, especially for women. Even when we earn a role (be it at work, at home, in the community – I’m talking manager, mother, organization board member..) we feel like we don’t actually live up...

Ventura County Mom Collective is thrilled to bring you our 2021 Guide to Fitness, Health + Wellness around Ventura County. Families are ready to get back to taking care of their health. Whether it be a gym membership, a personal...