August 31, 2025
Striking a balance between working hard and living a good purposeful life can be difficult. In today’s fast-paced world, many people find themselves pulled between competing demands -career goals, personal relationships, family responsibilities, and the need for rest and recovery.
July 22, 2025
Water has a unique way of soothing both the body and the mind. Whether it’s the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on the shore, the weightlessness experienced while swimming, or simply the cool touch of water on skin, spending time in or near water has long been linked with numerous mental health benefits. In recent years, research has shown that immersion in water and aquatic activities can have profound effects on mental well-being, helping to reduce stress, improve mood, and even enhance cognitive function. In this blog post, we’ll explore the mental health benefits of being in water, backed by scientific research and expert insights.
June 10, 2025
Understanding the connection between the brain and our emotions is extremely important. At the same time, it can be a little overwhelming for those of us that exist outside of the neurological field- especially kiddos. I made it my mission to try and find an easier way to explain (and understand) the parts of the brain and the roles they play in our ability to regulate our emotions. During my search, I came upon Grow Your Mind-a mental health organization co-created by Kristina Freeman and Alice Peel.
May 23, 2025
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of how trauma affects the body as well as the mind. We now know that trauma is stored in our somatic memory and is expressed through a biological stress response. Because the body often holds onto traumatic experiences, it displays them through tension, pain, or unexpected emotional responses. This discovery has led to somatic therapies, which focus on the body’s role in healing trauma.
April 21, 2025
Forests are essential to improving mental and physical well-being. Protecting these powerful ecosystems might be the best way to prevent the next pandemic, improve mental health, and reduce health disparities. It turns out that protecting forests is not just an environmental issue, it is also one of the most cost-effective strategies for improving global health outcomes.
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