Every Girl Living

06/17/2026

This summer, I keep coming back to one question:

What would it look like to actually enjoy the life I am building?

There is a difference between growing a meaningful life and being so busy building it that we forget to enjoy it.

This summer, I’m trying to make more room for the little things that make life enjoyable. And as much as I teach mindfulness, I’m always reminded that I am my first student.

This week on Substack, I’m reflecting on savoring summer, contentment, and learning to enjoy the life we are building while we are still building it.

Read the full reflection here:
https://vist.ly/5833n

06/16/2026

Last call to register for Open Studio tonight! Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00 PM at Every Girl Living, and we'd love to see you there.

Whether you're a painter, writer, fiber artist, photographer, sketcher, scrapbooker, or simply someone who enjoys creating, this space is for you.

Bring:
✨ A project you're working on
✨ A favorite snack or drink
✨ A willingness to relax, create, and connect

The goal is to make a space for creativity and building a community of women who encourage one another along the way.

Reserve your spot today and invite a creative friend to join you. https://vist.ly/57xkc

📍 Every Girl Living
🗓️ June 16th
⏰ 6:00 PM

06/16/2026

Macros do not have to be complicated.

When we talk about macros, we are simply talking about the three main nutrients that give your body energy: protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

Protein helps your body build, repair, and stay full longer.

Carbohydrates give your body fuel for your brain, muscles, and everyday life.

Fat supports hormones, fullness, and overall health.

You do not need to obsess over numbers to begin caring for your body well. A simple place to start is building a balanced plate with protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, healthy fats, and plenty of color.

At Every Girl Living, we believe wellness works best when it is practical, sustainable, and connected to your real life.

Read this week’s blog post for a simpler way to think about nutrition and living well. https://vist.ly/57wn6

06/15/2026

This week at Every Girl Living is full of simple ways to slow down, reconnect, and make room for what matters.

We’re continuing this week’s newsletter theme of savoring summer by creating space for movement, creativity, reflection, and community.

This week at EGL:

ConsciousBody Yoga — Monday at 6 PM
Open Studio Artist Meetup — Tuesday at 6 PM
Soul Bourn — Thursday at 5:30 PM
MindBody Yoga — Saturday at 9:30 AM

Whether you need a quiet reset, a creative space, a supportive group, or a Saturday morning stretch, there is room for you here.

Read this week’s newsletter, RSVP for what fits your week, and come spend time with us.

Live well together.
https://vist.ly/57uk5 to RSVP

06/15/2026

This week at Every Girl Living

06/15/2026

I have a confession.

One of my goals for this summer is to clean my house.

I know. Not exactly the inspiring summer vision you were expecting.

The truth is that somewhere between building a business, caring for people, managing a home, and keeping up with everyday life, I’ve accumulated more than just stuff. I’ve accumulated unfinished projects, mental clutter, and a running to-do list that follows me everywhere.

This week’s reflection explores what I’ve been learning about savoring life, creating margin, and making room for the things that matter most.

Also in this week’s issue:
✨ Understanding Macros: A Simpler Way to Think About Nutrition
✨ Faith, Healing & Hope with Janaé Carroll
✨ Summer events, yoga, community, and more

📖 Read this week’s issue of The Empowered Life.

What is one thing you want to make room for this summer?

https://vist.ly/57shm

06/14/2026

Have you ever noticed that you seem to play different roles depending on the situation?

Maybe you're the rescuer who feels responsible for everyone else's problems.

Maybe you're the victim who feels stuck and powerless.

Maybe you're the persecutor who leads with criticism, frustration, or blame.

Most of us move between these roles without even realizing it.

The good news is that awareness creates choice.

When we begin to recognize these patterns, we can step out of unhealthy cycles and into healthier ways of relating to ourselves and others.

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2

This week's Sunday reading explores the three roles you may be playing without realizing it—and how understanding them can change your relationships.

Read the article: The Three Roles You Might Be Playing Without Realizing It
https://vist.ly/57pzr

06/13/2026

I wrote about cleaning out my closet on Substack. I know weird. But it had a point. I think a good point. I’d love you to read it and let me know what you think. -Carissa

I have a confession.

06/13/2026

The first image shows what yoga is doing for your brain.

The other shows what many people are thinking during class. 😆

The truth is, you don't have to know all the poses. You don't have to be flexible. You don't have to be calm, coordinated, or experienced.

You just have to show up.

Yoga isn't about performing. It's about practicing.

Every time you come to your mat, you're building strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and resilience—one breath at a time. And your brain loves it.

Join us this week:
🩵 ConsciousBody Yoga
Monday | 6:00 PM

🩷 MindBody Yoga
Saturday | 9:30 AM

📍 Every Girl Living

Beginners are welcome. Imperfect humans are welcome. Stiff bodies are welcome.

We'll figure out what comes after High Lunge together.

06/12/2026

Sometimes healing doesn't happen as quickly as we'd like.

We want to feel better. We want clarity. We want life to return to normal.

But growth, healing, and restoration often take time.

If you're walking through a difficult season, give yourself permission to be where you are. Trust that progress is still happening, even when it feels slow.

"Normalizing taking the time you need to feel like you again."

As Scripture reminds us:

"He restores my soul." — Psalm 23:3

Restoration is rarely rushed.

Take the next right step. Trust the process. Give yourself grace along the way.