Diane Goetz Family Practice PLLC

10/01/2025

09/30/2025

This month I participated in the September Sit with Moore Yoga. On 9/1, a group of us met for a one minute meditation. Each successive day, we independently meditated for one additional minute, and tonight we will finish the series with a 30 minute group meditation.

Many people think when you meditate you are supposed to "stop" thinking. That's just not how brains work! Some days when I meditate, my mind really is quite still. That's nice! But other days I will notice it is active, like a thought mill. One after the next. The point of meditation (the way I see it) is to just observe what is going on without judging it. Yes, this takes practice. Some days it will feel more challenging. But once you begin to notice your thinking, you are less likely to be controlled by it. Thoughts can come and go, and you don't feel compelled to believe or act on all of them. It is really quite freeing 🕊 🪷

09/27/2025

Rucking 🌳🍂🪾🍃

09/25/2025

I’ve heard a lot of the same repeating patterns over the years -

* Fasting, only to overeat later in the day (cue acid reflux, bloating, GI issues of all sorts)
* Cutting out entire macronutrients for three months only to regain 30lb in three weeks when they are reintroduced
* Training for a marathon only to become completely sedentary when it's over, or training 7 days a week with no time for recovery
* Giving up sugar completely only to lose control the first time you’re alone with a box of donuts
* Every short-term challenge, diet, protocol, etc

I totally get the appeal. We all love the feeling of momentum and control. Goals are intoxicating, and intensity feels good! None of us are immune to this type of all-or-nothing thinking, and I've fallen into my fair share of extremes on my health journey. But here's the thing about intensity, it doesn't last. It's the steady, sustained, intentional daily habits that move the needle toward better wellbeing. So boring, I know - until you start feeling great every day - then it clicks.

I recently heard this about self-trust: If you and I are friends and we make a lunch date and I don’t show up, you’re probably going to give me some grace. But if this happens repeatedly, you may very well stop asking me to lunch, right? The same thing is true about trusting ourselves. We build trust with ourselves by consistently showing up. And self-trust is at the foundation of good health. When we have self-trust, we more intuitively know what our body needs and are not so susceptible to someone else dictating what we need to do to be a healthier person.

I don’t want to minimize the perceived effort and experience of having “tried everything.” But I challenge most people to ask themselves – have you tried consistency?

09/23/2025

In honor of National Weightlifting Day – a heartfelt shoutout and story time!

I spent 15 of my former years building my strongest body and fangirling powerlifters on the internet. I did two-hour gym sessions and mud runs and pull-up competitions and legless rope climbs for fun 🤪 Then, at the peak of my athletic performance, I injured my back – bad. After a long, painful (mentally and physically) recovery, I thought I’d never lift heavy again. Even though I found plenty of new ways to move my body, my strength has been on a downward spiral for the last several years. With years of experience lifting, I never considered working with a personal trainer-but things appear in our lives when we are ready for them. At my initial consultation with Ulysses, I told him I just want to be able to carry a bag of mulch again without hurting 🥺

It was humbling, to say the least, to start back at square one with bodyweight exercises. But Ulysses has patiently and safely guided me back to feeling strong, stable, and capable. I am so grateful!

If you are my client, we have likely discussed the importance of skeletal muscle for metabolic health, healthy aging, and overall wellbeing. I will never stop banging that drum! But I know it can be intimidating if you’ve never trained before (or if you have, and just lost your way), and that’s where a professional can be an asset. You can learn this skill set!

This experience has reinforced three very important life lessons for me –
1- The human body is remarkably resilient and whatever story you have about your body and its capacity is just that – a story
2- Having a beginner’s mind, no matter your background, is fertile ground for growth
3- There is *nothing* that makes us feel more unstoppable than being strong

All that to say, I highly recommend working with Ulysses @ Strength Renewed LLC – Thank you for helping me to get my Strength Renewed! I look forward to continuing our work together! By the way, he is also a gifted massage therapist. This is a way to show up for yourself. Give yourself the gift of feeling good.

09/22/2025

We're back with our bells on!! And Elyssa surprised me with the most beautiful pink roses this morning 🥰💐
I had a wonderful week of resting, practicing gratitude, experiencing connection, and receiving love. Here are a few of the highlights 💕 I am so very excited to see what 41 has to offer! Especially grateful today for this amazing rain 🌧 and the Autumn Equinox 🍂. Thank you for all the birthday wishes sent through the portal. That was a surprise and a delight! Thank you, thank you for being a part of my journey!

09/21/2025

Holding this intention for all, on this International Day of Peace 🕯🕊

09/18/2025

Good journal prompt