June 10, 2025

All, Mindfulness/Holistic, Personal Health and Wellness

The Animals in Your Mind

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.

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May 23, 2025

All, Mindfulness/Holistic, Personal Health and Wellness, Therapy Approaches

The Body Remembers: How Trauma Lives in Our Muscles and What We Can Do About It

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.

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April 21, 2025

All, Environmental Awareness, Personal Health and Wellness

Healthy Forests, Healthy Minds: Why Protecting Nature is Key to Human Well-being

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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April 14, 2025

All, Personal Health and Wellness

So, you’re a perfectionist? What’s the big deal?

Perfectionism is the practice of demanding a higher performance quality from oneself or others than is required by the situation. This can be highly adaptable in some situations, i.e. work, athletics, and academic pursuits (no one wants their surgeon to be a slacker). When healthy, it

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April 14, 2025

All, Environmental Awareness, Mindfulness/Holistic, Personal Health and Wellness, Sustainability

Overwhelmed by Climate Change and Your Shopping Cart? Break the Cycle

In today’s fast-paced world, consumer behavior intertwines deeply with environmental, psychological, and societal factors. The growing concern about climate anxiety stems from the environmental impact of production, resource depletion, and solid waste accumulation. Issues like

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