Our Daughter’s Health Diagnosis

ANASTASIA EASTWOOD SWIMMING Health Diagnosis

If you follow our family’s journey, you probably saw the video where I shared the news about my daughter’s breathing struggles. Today, I want to give you the full picture — because this health diagnosis has been emotional, eye-opening, and honestly, just one of the many challenges that come with raising young athletes. My daughter…

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Jamaica Needs Us: After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa St. James Parish storm damage

As a meteorologist, I’ve covered countless storms over the years — but this one was different. Hurricane Melissa wasn’t just another name on the weather map. This one hit home. While I tracked Melissa’s historic path live on air, watching those satellite loops tighten and wind speeds climb, my heart was thousands of miles away…

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The Perfect Holiday Dress You’ll Want to Wear All Season Long

Stacy-Ann Gooden wearing holiday dress from JJ's House

The holidays are here — and with them come invitations to parties, galas, and festive gatherings. Whether it’s an office celebration or a formal event, this season is all about sparkle, style, and confidence. And I think I may have found the perfect outfit from JJ’s House that checks all the boxes. As someone who’s…

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My Secret Weapon for Boosting Iron Levels — The Lucky Iron Fish

The Lucky Iron Fish — a fish-shaped iron cooking tool that helps families naturally boost iron levels

If you’ve ever struggled with keeping your iron levels up, trust me — I get it. I was diagnosed with anemia as a child, long before I became plant-based, and it’s something I’ve had to manage ever since. Even with a balanced diet and supplements, maintaining healthy iron levels has always been a challenge. Over…

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My Bedtime Hair & Skincare Routine: How I Unwind and Wake Up Glowing

After a long, hectic day of work, family, and a never-ending to-do list, my favorite form of self-care happens right before bed — my nighttime hair and skincare routine. It’s the moment I get to slow down, breathe, and reset. And as a mom with a packed schedule, I’ve learned that taking care of my…

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Should Kids Lift Weights? What I Learned When My Son Started Training

should kids lift weights

As a mom, I’ve always encouraged my kids to stay active — running, swimming, and playing outside. But when my son started asking to lift weights, I’ll admit, I hesitated. Is it safe for kids to lift weights? How young is too young? Those questions sent me down a rabbit hole of research, conversations with…

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Should Athletes Have Multiple Trainers? Our Experience Our Son’s Training Journey

multiple trainers stacy-ann gooden

Lately, we’ve been asking ourselves a big question: should athletes stick with one trainer, or is it worth adding another to the mix? Take O’Shea, for example. He’s been working with an incredible trainer who focuses on skills and development—the fundamentals of the game, technique, and mindset. We’ve seen huge growth in his confidence and…

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When My Sister’s Spirit Showed Up!

Stacy-Ann Gooden and Sister

Grief has a way of changing the way we see the world. When we lose someone we love, the absence is undeniable — but so is the presence they leave behind. Recently, I had a moment that reminded me my sister, even in death, is still with me. My sister wasn’t just family. She was…

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