top of page

HEALTHY READINGS
Gain valuable tips and inspirational insights to improve your life.
Search


Moms Letting Go - Vanessa Phillips
Well, you all have followed my blogs since I wrote my first Mom blog. Here we are at my 4th one. I titled this Letting Go because...
Rob Phillips
Mar 5, 20252 min read


To the Moms feeling broken this holiday…Vanessa Phillips
Our children have the ability to bring us so much joy and yet so much pain and grief. You have read my previous blogs, about my son who...
Rob Phillips
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Man's Best Friend- James Phillips CEO of ABOVE
It wasn't too long after we lost Buddy (our loyal and refined Maltese) that we had a new dog. It made sense to try a new breed so a...
Rob Phillips
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Thou Shalt Not......-Vanessa Phillips
Ever check out your neighbor’s new car? New home improvement project? Maybe they got a divorce and “upgraded.” Ever hear the guys at work...
Rob Phillips
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Therapy- A total psychedelic experience?
I remember the first time I listened to Led Zeppelin. it didn't take long until I realized that they were really something special. I...
Rob Phillips
Dec 5, 20242 min read


What to Look for in a Personal Trainer (And What to Avoid for Real Results)
Here’s what to look for in a trainer who’ll actually get you to your goals and what to avoid if you're DONE wasting time and making excuses.
Rob Phillips
Nov 12, 20244 min read


When You Hit Rock Bottom: Get Up and Get Real
It’s time to get real about how you got here and what you’re going to do to get out. The truth is, no one’s coming to save you.
Rob Phillips
Oct 7, 20244 min read


The Disease of Excuses - Vanessa Phillips
I’m too tired. Work is busy. The kids have school. I have a headache. I have pain. It’s a medical condition. It’s my anxiety. They don’t...
Rob Phillips
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Why Skipping Your Therapy Homework Is Holding You Back
If you’re not doing your therapy homework, you’re choosing to stay stuck. Want real change? DO THE WORK.
Vanessa Phillips
Sep 3, 20246 min read


The Many Myths of Women's Dieting- Vanessa Phillips
Atkins, Paleo, Mediterranean, Keto, Cabbage Soup, the list goes on. Women should eat salad. Women should not eat red meat. Women should...
Rob Phillips
Sep 1, 20242 min read


Marriage Hot Topic- Vanessa Phillips
Let’s get hot and heavy here, y’all. Let’s talk about SEX in marriage! Uh oh, did I get you all excited for nothing? Did you said ooooh...
Rob Phillips
Aug 17, 20242 min read


Let's talk about connecting with your partner in an intimate way- Vanessa Phillips
Let’s get hot and heavy here, y’all. Let’s talk about SEX in marriage! Uh oh, did I get you all excited for nothing? Did you said ooooh...
Rob Phillips
Jul 17, 20242 min read


How Exercise Builds Your Confidence and Boosts your Mood
Physical activity boosts your mood, self-esteem, and confidence. It's not just fitness; it's taking charge of your life and feeling GREAT!
Rob Phillips
Jul 12, 20245 min read


The Work of Marriage- Vanessa Phillips
You plan your big day, it’s beautiful and wonderful and you go home and say ok I’m married. Now what? The general feeling seems to be:...
Rob Phillips
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Do you really want to save your marriage? - James R Phillips CEO of ABOVE
Almost 20 years ago I sat across from the first couple I completed marriage counseling with, I was not experienced as a couples...
Rob Phillips
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Man vs Bear - By Vanessa Phillips
Lots of talk surrounding the man or bear topic. I know a lot of people, especially women, won’t agree with me on this one. I’m ok with...
Rob Phillips
May 21, 20242 min read


You are not special! - By James R Phillips CEO of ABOVE
The year was 1996, and this was not the first time this had happened. I had great seats for a collegiate basketball game, the seats right...
Rob Phillips
May 6, 20242 min read


PART 2: From the Mom of the Not Honor Roll Kid
63 days. 63 long, emotional days. That’s how many days the 15 year old boy was out of the home. The odd part? It was peaceful. Although...
Rob Phillips
Apr 11, 20244 min read


All My Heroes Use Steroids (Commentary on Male Body Image in Current Culture) - by James R Phillips CEO of ABOVE
I was four when I determined the identity of the two coolest people in the world. One of these people was a local wrestler named Barry...
Rob Phillips
Apr 2, 20244 min read


Leaving the toilet seat up- Vanessa Phillips (Wife, Mother, Personal Trainer, and Executive Leader).
He doesn’t do the dishes. He doesn’t do the laundry. He doesn’t vacuum. He DOESN’T put the toilet seat up. Ok, ok, ok, we all hear the...
Rob Phillips
Mar 29, 20243 min read
bottom of page

