Qigong has become a popular exercise for health and wellness, but few understand its origins or the history behind it. Qi is synonymous with blood flow or life force energy. Gong means mastery or skill...

Yoga Nidra is more than solely a bedtime ritual or a Sunday reset. It is a path to regulate your nervous system in the middle of real life. Whether you are rushing out the door, learning something...

Protein has been trending on the wellness front for good reason. Let’s uncover what all the hype is about, starting with a closer look at what it is and does. Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients...

As a number 1 on Amazon.com, in Psychiatry and Mental Health, and a schizophrenic, I wanted you to offer my insights regarding schizophrenia and plea for it to be classified only based on biological markers.

We live in a culture that treats healing like a productivity project. Set the goal, do the work, optimize the tools, and expect results on a predictable timeline. And when that doesn’t happen, many people...

If you’re a senior leader, high achiever, CEO, or executive, your strategic mindset has guided companies, projects, and teams to success. But there is one ubiquitous risk most leaders overlook...

What if the same relentless mind that drives OCD compulsions could be reprogrammed to drive unstoppable success? At The Scoggan Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, we’ve watched hundreds of...

Most of us intuitively recognize the link between our gut and our brain. We talk about gut feelings, butterflies in our stomach, or gut-wrenching moments long before we ever learn the science behind them.

Self-care has become a familiar response to almost every form of stress. When life feels overwhelming, we are encouraged to slow down, build routines, and take better care of ourselves. Yet for many...

Trying to conceive can start out hopeful and quickly become exhausting, especially when you’ve done “everything right” and you’re still seeing negative tests month after month. This article offers a...

Buckle up, buttercup! We are approaching that time of year again. Depending on where you are in the world, the signals might look different. Maybe it’s the twinkling lights and looping carols, or...

This article explores how the fear of judgment can hold people back, arguing that while judgment from others is inevitable, it does not have to control our choices or self-worth. The author encourages...

Are you a mature athlete who is less than thrilled with the combination of your current body fat level and your strength/muscularity or stamina/sprint capacity? That’s the perennial dilemma for most...

Anger is one of our most misunderstood emotions. It’s often labelled as destructive, volatile, or even shameful. Yet beneath its fiery surface, anger is simply information, a signal that something important...

Healing attachment trauma is not only about grieving the past, it is about creating an entirely new felt experience of safety, connection, and selfhood. After the unmasking, the grief waves, and the...

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, family, and celebration. But for many, it is a period that can feel heavy with loneliness, stress, and unmet expectations. Whether you are navigating...

Here’s something I wish schools taught us. Your thoughts aren’t just floating around in your head. They are powerful enough to change your body at a cellular level, like yours are right this second...

I live on Vancouver Island’s west coast, where I forage seaweed, consult with patients at Intuitive Movement Clinic, and research seaweed’s therapeutic potential. Recently, I presented this very topic...

In Only One Body, Dr. Matt Fontaine challenges the quick-fix mentality that dominates modern healthcare and invites readers to take a more informed, proactive role in their wellbeing. Drawing on decades...

For decades, pet therapy has been celebrated for its ability to soothe, regulate, and heal. Yet, as psychologists, we are beginning to understand that there is a frontier beyond the familiar comfort of...

Do you ever feel like the weight of the world has quietly climbed onto your shoulders and hitched a ride, uninvited, and suddenly you’re carrying more than you remember picking up? You’re not alone.

Most people think the hardest part of living with a rare disease, or caring for someone who does, is the condition itself. But for many families, the real emotional toll comes from something else entirely...

Most people can recall moments of worry, lying awake wondering whether they locked the front door or replaying a conversation on loop to make sure they didn’t offend someone. These can be familiar...

When you live with complex trauma or chronic PTSD, you don’t just “have bad memories.” Your nervous system, your relationships, and even your sense of self are shaped by what happened. Talking about the...