Updates from Lynn Dehmlow

Our Bodies Whisper Before They Shout

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:15:00 CDT

Have you ever reached the bottom of a page only to realize you have no idea what you just read? Or found yourself asking someone to repeat what they just said because your mind wandered for a moment? What if those ordinary moments aren't something to criticize—but gentle whispers from your body asking for your attention? In this week's blog, I explore how learning to notice those whispers has changed the way I care for myself.

Love Your Body Where It Is Today

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:00 CDT

Some victories don't look extraordinary—they look like making the bed, washing the dishes, or simply finding the strength to get through the day. Over time, I've learned that wellness isn't about comparing my body to who I used to be or who I think I should become. It's about appreciating the body that carries me today. In this week's blog, I'm sharing how shifting from criticism to gratitude has changed my relationship with my body—and how it might change yours too.

Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You Something

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:33:00 CDT

What if your body isn't working against you...what if it's trying to help you?

For years, I thought my body was something I had to fight. But living with MS has taught me a different perspective: our bodies usually whisper before they shout.

In this week's blog, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned about recognizing those whispers, supporting my body instead of battling it, and why our challenges may be different, but our bodies all speak the same language.

The question isn't whether your body is communicating. The question is whether you're willing to listen.

Learning to Rest Without Feeling Guilty

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:20:00 CDT

One of the hardest parts of living with a chronic illness isn't always the symptoms.

Sometimes it's the guilt.

The guilt of saying no to something you desperately wanted to do. The guilt of wondering what life might look like if your body worked differently. And the guilt of resting when the world tells you to keep pushing.

In this week's blog, I share what Multiple Sclerosis has taught me about rest, why I've started scheduling it on purpose, and how that one small change is helping me enjoy life more—not less.

Sometimes Self-Care Isn't Glamorous

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:27:00 CDT

Sometimes the most important acts of self-care aren't the ones we enjoy—they're the ones we've been avoiding.

This week, I'm sharing why giving ourselves grace sometimes means doing the things that protect our future health, even when they aren't glamorous. Because caring for yourself today is a gift your future self will thank you for.

What Acceptance Really Looks Like

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:01:00 CDT

When people talk about acceptance, they often imagine reaching a place where you’re completely at peace with everything that has happened.

I have learned that acceptance is much messier than that.

Acceptance isn’t a destination you arrive at once and for all. It often shifts from day to day, asking us to make room for uncertainty, change, and emotions that don’t always fit neatly together. It’s learning how to carry both grief and gratitude at the same time.

In this week’s blog, I’m sharing some of the realities of living with chronic illness, the unexpected lessons it has taught me, and why acceptance looks very different than I once imagined.

Why So Many Women Feel Exhausted — and What Actually Helps

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:18:00 CDT

Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? You’re not alone. In this week’s blog, I’m talking about the kind of fatigue that comes from stress overload and nervous system burnout — and the simple, realistic things that actually help. From hydration and rest to gentle movement, nourishment, and slowing down, this is your reminder that wellness does not have to be complicated… and exhaustion is not a moral failure. One small change at a time.

Simple Ways We Transition into Summer Wellness

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:34:28 CDT

Summer wellness doesn’t have to mean overhauling your life or chasing perfect routines. In this post, I’m sharing the simple ways we transition into summer wellness here in Wisconsin — from hydration tips and outdoor movement to easy seasonal swaps, DIY bug spray, cooling sprays, and creating habits that actually fit real life. Because sometimes the healthiest changes are the small, consistent ones that help you enjoy the season a little more.

Learning to Listen to Your Body - And the Importance of Self-Care

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:23:00 CDT

When Your Body Stops Playing by the Old Rules

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:39:00 CDT