There’s a story within each person, motivating every action, filling the moment. Our beliefs, our experiences, weave together to create the story of our lives. On our journey, we reaffirm the things we already know and learn to adjust our beliefs based on what experiences has shown us. Like waves on the ocean, we are always in motion; even in stillness.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
― Mother Teresa

Meet The Publisher

C.K. Kochis is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who transformed her coaching practice as the foundation of the Elements For A Healthier Life and the UnBox Your Kitchen concepts. As the Founder and Publisher of her health and wellness publications, she provides a forum for people to share their personal stories, professional knowledge and healthy eating options. When Cindy is not working on her magazine, she is a virtual assistant, author, grandmother to four grandsons, a lumber-Jackie, and sassy redhead. She self-published “Get A Compass Not A Clock” and “Unleash Your Inner Story”. To discover the services she offers, visit ckkochis.com/about.

Cindy's Story

It has been my dream since I was a little girl (sneaking off and typing on my mother’s typewriter I wasn’t allowed to use) to write and publish a magazine. In hindsight, it is interesting how I just happened to land a job as a sales representative at a local newspaper and learn the behind the scenes process of newspaper publishing. From there I moved into a sales position at a radio station. As much fun as I had at the radio station, my heart was in print. I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to work at another local newspaper, and I took it!  At the second newspaper, I was given creative freedom to develop sales promotions and write. I was in heaven! I learned more about the publishing business and how all of the elements (departments) are just as important as the next to putting out the next issue. As with the best laid out plans, the wind can change the course of the sailboat. I am grateful for all the love and support on this journey. Life is an amazing adventure.

With a grateful heart,
C.K. Kochis

Media Expansion

Please note: The links to the articles and podcast episodes have since expired and are no longer accessible. 

One of the ways we enjoy sharing our story and mission of Elements For A Healthier Life is through conversation. December 27, 2016, blog post and podcast by Reba Linker.

"Elements for a Healthier Life Magazine is keeping it real. She’s working her publishing magic on her terms! She’s a bit of a divine feminine tomboy! Cindy’s take on ‘divine feminine’ includes plaid shirts and frank talk. While that may not match a stereotypical vision of…" (http://rebalinker.com/divine-feminine-tomboy-cindy-kochis/)

“Publisher Cindy Kochis creates a magazine that is really a community of individuals sharing their experiences through their stories! There is so much to learn in every issue! Thanks for bringing her backstory to us, Reba Linker!” -Stacy Smith

Cindy Kochis, Publisher of Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine was featured in Celestial SpotLight on Friday, November 4, 2016. (http://www.jillceleste.com/celestial-spotlight-cindy-kochis/)

"On this podcast, my guest is the indomitable Cindy Kochis. She shares shares the story of how she stepped out of conformity and expectations, dug deep to discover her passion and purpose, and launched her magazine – a magazine that, in just a few short months – has a world-wide readership.
Featured Monday, October 3, 2016.
(http://indomitablewomen.libsyn.com/iwp012-an-interview-with-cindy-kochis-writer-publisher)

Enjoy this session as Cindy Kochis shares her wisdom about the powerful practice of using your voice: The Power of Your Voice
Featured on Thursday, October 20, 2016

The panelists for the second live round-table event are: Shelley Lundquist, Cindy Kochis, Jen Flick, Jane Duncan Rogers, Cindy Harpe Hively, and Debra Oakland. The discussion topic is:  The Power of Sharing Our Stories.
Recorded on Saturday, October 29, 2016
(http://indomitablewomen.org/powerful-practices-summit/)

Have you ever found yourself in a state of fright freeze? When your fear gets the best of you but instead of flight or fight, you freeze. I’ve been there countless times. And so has my guest, magazine publisher, Cindy Kochis.
Featured on Sunday, November 6, 2016

"We come together, writing from our hearts, to share our wisdom and guide each other to our "Self". " ~C.K. Kochis