top of page
Blog


Behind the Mask
We learn as kids to wear masks. We shrink or contort to match what the world seems to want from us.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
13 hours ago3 min read
15 views


The Roots of Civilization
In Western cultures, where individualism is often celebrated above all else, it is easy to forget that our well-being is deeply intertwined.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Mar 104 min read
110 views


Letting Things Slide
Four.
That’s how many liability waivers our family needed for Thanksgiving break activities.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Jan 113 min read
81 views


Letting Go
I dream of a time when I’ve completed the task of letting go and shedding all that is not mine to own...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Dec 6, 20243 min read
132 views


Two Steps Forward and Three Steps Back
The last week of August, I woke up one morning with a kink on the right side my neck. You know, the kind you get when you sleep in a...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Oct 19, 20243 min read
431 views


Body of Proof
What if the bigger tragedy is that I could have been a champion weightlifter or shotputter?
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Sep 8, 20243 min read
91 views


When in Rome
As we departed for Naples, I started to think about what the full phrase, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” really means.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Aug 4, 20243 min read
87 views


Like a Mother
I thought the hardest part after giving birth would be getting back into my skinny jeans.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
May 14, 20245 min read
217 views


My unlikely path to NCAA basketball glory
The real winner of the 2024 NCAA basketball tournament was me.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Apr 15, 20243 min read
189 views


What's the Cost of Achieving All of Your Goals?
Cleaning out my childhood bedroom brought back a lot of great memories for me: events I had attended, concerts I had seen, friends I...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Mar 12, 20245 min read
196 views

An Apology Note to My Body
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to experience Reiki for the first time. I wrote this journal entry immediately afterward.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Feb 19, 20243 min read
206 views


Under Construction: The Wait is Over
I’m sitting in my beautiful new bedroom and just had to re-read my first blog post about the renovation because it feels hard to remember...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Jan 7, 20243 min read
181 views

Recreating the Magic
Immediately following our inaugural Women’s Wellness Retreat in March, Rachel, Karen, and I set out to re-create the magic. What was the...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Nov 6, 20235 min read
82 views


Under Construction: Laying the Foundation
After a few years of discussing, researching (exclusively on the part of my husband), and complaining (exclusively on the part of me)...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Oct 7, 20235 min read
101 views


And, the Seasons...
I often find myself restless and unsettled as the summer fades into fall.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Sep 11, 20232 min read
100 views


Off the Chain
When I set out to train for my first marathon last summer, I found a 20-week program that seemed reasonable enough (I mean, as reasonable...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Aug 13, 20234 min read
56 views


When the Revolution Happens, I Will Not Be Wearing Spanx
Content warning: This blog addresses diet culture and intentional weight loss which may be triggering to some. Please take care of yourself.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Jul 8, 202310 min read
536 views


"But, I didn't mean to!"
We were having a tricky morning.
My husband was away on a work trip so I was navigating the morning chaos to get the kids dressed...
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Jun 13, 20236 min read
150 views


A Tale of Two Races
I've written about my running journey over the years. This was not one of those races.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
May 14, 20236 min read
107 views


Magic
I have facilitated a number of retreats over the past two years. This was different.
Marissa Lifshen Steinberger
Apr 16, 20233 min read
430 views
bottom of page