Wellness
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How To Trust Your Gut When You Have Anxiety
Feeling anxious but want to trust your instincts? Explore how to discern between anxiety-driven thoughts and genuine gut feelings. I have struggled with anxiety for my entire life. When I first got onto medication to treat my anxiety, I finally realized what it meant to be calm and have a quiet mind. Until then, every…
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Grief, Loss, and the Holiday Season
If grief is in your heart this holiday season, I’d love to offer some wisdom, love, and reassurance for you. Let’s unravel strategies for being present amidst the echoes of the past and find solace in the collective warmth that binds us, even in moments tinged with grief. My Holly Jolly Heartbreak The holiday season—the…
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We Need to Talk About Toxic Diet Trends
We need to talk about the food industry and its diet trends… again. If you’ve read my previous post, “Whole Over ‘Health’ Foods,” you’ll know that the health food industry is constantly trying to fool you into thinking you need their latest trend. Whether it’s fat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, or sugar-free, the only thing they aren’t…
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How to Feel Your Feelings: From Body Awareness to Emotional Release
Learn to let go, and how to feel your feelings. This article discusses practical insights and empowering tools to identify, express, and release your emotions, unraveling the secrets of self-compassion and the art of letting go. Wearing Pain Like a Trophy I held onto my pain and trauma for 25 years. I didn’t know I…
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A Secular Interpretation of Heaven & Hell: Enlightenment & Despair
From Faith, To Disbelief, and Back Again I’ve been spending a lot of time wrapped up in spiritual literature as of late. On my recent trip to Hawaii, I visited a Buddhist temple, and picked up a book on the teachings of Buddha. I’ve also started reading the critically-acclaimed book by Eckhart Tolle, The Power…
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Journaling for Emotional Healing: Benefits and Prompts
Discover the incredible healing power of journaling for emotional healing, trauma, and mental health. Dive into therapeutic techniques, explore prompts, and begin your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth right here. Unraveling the Chaos Imagine a loud, bustling city of voices, colors, and chaos, but it’s your mind. Thoughts, emotions, anxieties, and stressors clamor…
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Fitness on a Budget: Staying Active Without Breaking the Bank
Embark on a fitness journey that won’t empty your wallet but will surely enrich your well-being. Join me in exploring the world of budget-friendly home fitness equipment and discover the key to staying in shape without breaking the bank. Picture this: It’s my first time at the gym, and I’m staring at a bewildering maze…
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What is Codependency? Healing the Need to Rescue
In the quest for independence and healthier relationships, codependency has been both a survival method and a my own downfall. Join me on a journey to explore the profound lessons it taught me and the liberation that comes with letting go and healing. When you hear the term, “codependency,” what comes to mind? Do you…
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Introduction to Chakras: Your Inner Energy Centers
Uncover the lessons to be learned from chakras, their history, and their role in holistic well-being. Learn how to balance and harmonize these vital energy sources for a life of inner harmony and growth. A Skeptic Beginner Not so long ago, I sat cross-legged on a yoga mat, skeptical and unsure. Yoga had already begun…
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Most Fitness Advice is Bullsh*t: Exercising Your Body, Your Way
Are you tired of wading through the swamp of fitness misinformation? You’re not alone. When overloaded with conflicting advice and one-size-fits-all solutions, finding your way can be hard. Let’s unravel the fitness myths, uncover the truth, and empower you to embark on a fitness journey that’s uniquely yours.