When in the presence of beauty, our bodies relax. We release neurotransmitters like oxytocin and dopamine. Oxytocin places us in a space of ease where dopamine tells us we want to be there again. Find beauty, find peace. #mindfulness #TheProblemWithPretty #beauty #rainbow

I have a mostly pink and white office. I’m trying to bring in additional colors. This almost made it but not quite. Do you think I should get it? #decor #decorating #gingham #interiordesign

On this Arbor Day, I’m thinking about what Hermann Hesse intuited long ago and what Suzanne Simard proved through science: connection is the architecture of life. Maybe thriving isn’t about standing alone… maybe it’s about what we’re willing to share, support, and sustain together. #ArborD

Remember how special you are. You’re incredible. 🍋

Pink is my favorite color and I make it everyone’s problem. #christmas #pinkchristmas

Beauty signals more than just attraction it signals goodness. Is our government trying to make decisions about how we should or should not look? #beauty

Family is beautiful, but the bonds we choose can sometimes run deeper than the ones we’re born into. People say blood is thicker than water, but remember—when you need nourishment, it’s water that sustains you. And if the “blood” isn’t healthy, it can’t support you anyway. Your friendships matte

Beauty occupies a liminal space formed by the tension between internal perception and external judgment. With society attempting to force us to see ourselves through its eyes. Yet, does external change actually truly recalibrate the self? #beauty #problemwithpretty #psychologyofbeauty #p

Why do we always look cuter in bathroom mirrors? Here are 4 science-backed reasons you look hotter in the mirror: 1. Mere Exposure Effect – You see your reflection every day, so your brain naturally prefers that version of you. Familiarity breeds attraction. 2. Angle + Distance – Mirrors

My book, The Problem with Pretty, is coming out in June. Be excited. But for real being an author is hard, but it’s not impossible. If you have a book living inside of you, let it out. People want to hear what you have to say. #author #theproblemwithpretty #problemwithpretty #DrAlly

Beauty can be a quiet rebellion. In a culture that profits from our insecurities, every act of genuine self-expression becomes political. When corporations and media dictate what is desirable, they also dictate what is unacceptable, and then sell the “solution.” The cycle thrives on discontent.

Change can be a beautiful experience, it all depends on how you approach it. Holding on too tightly to the past doesn’t serve you; it keeps you stuck, unable to return to what once was and unable to fully step into what could be. Learning to let go, even just a little, creates space for growth. Rel

These are just a few things I’m obsessed with. Love them or hate them, it’s me! #love #california

My last doctors appointment made me a little nervous so I’m changing my habits and I want to share with you all. This is my new favorite meal tofu and yams. I’m a vegan so it’s delicious to me. #vegan #behaviorchange #health

My house is perpetually covered in glitter. How does my poor husband put up with this? #glitter