Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

Hey Reader, First things first, a big thank you to the 2 folks who helped me raise money for immigrants and refugees in Northern Colorado. I donated $100 to IRCNoco thanks to you. Here are my 2 receipts, since one of the donations came after I'd made my initial donation (Sunrise Community Heath, which is listed on the first receipt, is the umbrella org that runs IRCNoco): This was way less than I hoped to raise, but I am grateful to the one person who joined MOVE and the one person who showed...

Hey Reader, I believe that movement makes a difference. That's why I am launching a once-a-month, donation-based movement practice. It's my way of bringing attention to incredible organizations doing good, important work in their communities. And helping to support their work financially. Tomorrow I am teaching the very first class. It's a strength-focused class, so grab your weights. We'll do a brief warm up, 3 sets of 3 exercises, and a cool down. The class is Friday, February 6th from...

Hey Reader, I believe that movement makes a difference. I'm not just talking about how regular exercise or movement can dramatically combat the physical and mental impacts of aging, although that is true. I believe that movement makes a difference in terms of the impact we can make in the world. I don't mean that doing deadlifts will somehow make immigrants and refugees feel safer on the streets of this country and protected from the violence of ICE. And I don't mean that doing yoga will help...

Hey Reader, I don't usually send you a message on Friday, but this is important. In case you hadn't heard, there is a nationwide movement today to protest ICE. The idea is to not work, not go to school, and not spend money, particularly in places that support ICE and this administration. This is the info about it, if you're curious. My kids are in school and I am working, but I'm not spending money. And I finally disentangled myself from the last ties I had to Amazon by closing my AWS account...

Hey Reader, A few weeks ago, I was listening to a podcast I love and the guest was a dietitian who focuses primarily on a non-diet culture approach to healthy aging. I was totally on board with everything this guest was saying until the host asked the dietitian what they thought about weight lifting for women in peri and post menopause. The guest said this, "No matter what you do, you lose muscle mass. It's not like doing all the things is going to stop that, because it doesn't. So that's a...

Hey Reader, This past weekend, I led my final Winter yoga retreat. It was wonderful and sad and I am so grateful to the women who showed up to move and write and share stories and listen and connect. I led this retreat and ones like it for 16 years. I love leading retreats but one of the hardest things for me in these situations was finding time to take care of myself in the midst of caring for others. At least, it used to be. Early on, I remember having trouble finding time and space to move...

Hey Reader, We're 11 days into 2026 and holy hell. Some days I wonder if it even matters that I teach movement. I'm proud of the work I do and also, it feels insignificant in the face of ICE terrorizing communities and murdering people in cold blood. Or people protesting and dying in Iran. Or the continued horrors brought on by this increasingly fascist administration. The state of the world sometimes makes me feel as though my work in the world is insignificant. I'm a fitness professional...

Hey Reader, Happy 2026! We're just 4 days into a new year and I'm not really interested in hearing about new year's resolutions. I am, however, really curious about what you want to prioritize in the days, weeks, and months ahead. There is a difference between a new year's resolution and a priority. (This leads me to my Movement Snack this week) Movement Snack this week: A new year's resolution is something you're kind of trying out. You like the idea of adopting a new habit or changing a...

Hey Reader, This past week, I've been reflecting on 2025. I'm probably not alone in this. 'Tis the season to contemplate and consider, especially now that the chaos of the holiday season is largely over and the dust has settled. Honestly, it's been a crazy year. I don't even know how to write about the horrible things that have happened within this country. It's been terrifying to watch the dismantling of democracy, communities terrorized by ICE, innocent people disappeared, and hate...