22 years after my high school state tournament, I came back to tennis — this time, as a coach. What I didn’t know then was that I’d been preparing to teach the very lesson I most needed at 18: that mindset is everything.

I call it “recoaching.”
It’s learning to be the coach we needed when we were younger — for ourselves, for others, and for the systems we work in.

The match didn’t define me.
But the mindset work that came after changed everything.

The criminal legal system in the United States remains vast and complex, with interventions focused on cognitive and behavioral strategies often limited by the quality of basic needs such as food. Poor nutrition in correctional settings contributes to behavioral and mental health challenges, which may impede long-term prosocial change. This paper explores the impact of prison food on behavior and community outcomes, introduces Ayurveda as a holistic system of health and healing, and proposes an integrative framework for enhancing behavior-change interventions through individualized diet, lifestyle adjustments, and Ayurvedic practices. The framework emphasizes the mind-body connection, nutritional psychiatry, and culturally responsive interventions, highlighting potential benefits for both individuals who are incarcerated and the broader community. Practical considerations for implementation, ongoing research, and policy implications are discussed.

In this short article, the topic of food in prison is discussed. Highlights from research are included plus what alternatives could look like: Ayurvedic principles.

From the Department of Corrections to the Doshas- how Katie Weber went from Parole Officer to Ayurvedic Provider.

How did Ayurveda come to Katie and how can she help with you own health and well-being? Check this article out for more!

Struggling with your monthly cycle? It is common but is it normal? Check out this blog for practices you can start right now to shift your experiences on your cycle.

August, a powerful month! Check out more about Katie’s own reflection of this month over her years!

What is ghee? Who is it best for? How do you make it?

Ever look to nature for lessons? Dive into snail school for more about slowing down!

Ayurveda. An ancient practice with real longevity.

Learn about the differences between an asana (or pose) practice, what in the West has been coined ‘yoga’ and learn more about the practice of pratyahara or self-knowledge.

Dinacharya or daily rituals in Ayurveda is part of the prevention branch of this practice. Learn more about this concept and more.

What to expect: Ayurvedic edition. Learn how an Ayurvedic consultation is structured when you work with Katie. You can expect to read the words: agni, digestion, constitution, nature, food, timing and more.