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Emotional and Psychological Trauma – What It Is, Symptoms to Watch For, and How to Heal
Emotional and psychological trauma refers to the deeply distressing or disturbing experiences that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope, leaving lasting effects on their mental, emotional, and...
Aug 5, 20255 min read


Diabetes Care and Immunizations
August is here, and with it comes Immunization Awareness Month. This time of year serves as a vital reminder for everyone, but especially for individuals managing diabetes. When you have diabetes, staying...
Aug 5, 20253 min read


The Vagus Nerve, Anxiety, and Gut Health in Children and Teens
Many parents and educators are starting to recognize the profound connection between emotional health and physical wellness, particularly in children and teenagers. One important link in this relationship...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


How To Align & Stabilize Your Posture Hint – Learn About Your Body
Most humans understand the general concept of the need for proper posture to maintain good health and well-being. However, many people find it difficult to sustain maintenance of good posture even...
Aug 4, 20255 min read


The Wellness Club You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Life Got Overwhelming
What if your overwhelm holds wisdom and it's pointing you back to what truly nourishes you? That question may feel surprising to hear. But in a culture that encourages us to override our limits, to...
Aug 4, 20255 min read


Build Muscle & Strength After 40 Without Burnout or Confusion
The modern 40-something isn’t battling age. You’re battling a calendar that won’t give you a break, cortisol that won’t shut off, and a metabolism that seems to have ghosted you. Between work stress...
Aug 4, 202511 min read


Touch Misconceptions – How They Harm Relationships and Self-Healing
Touch is a powerful tool for connection, healing, and intimacy. Yet misconceptions about touch often lead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and even harm in relationships. This article explores...
Aug 4, 20254 min read


Cultivating a Gentle Path to Lifelong Well-Being
How many hours do you spend sitting each day? If you have a “desk job,” it could be upwards of eight hours a day and at least five days a week. As someone who does not enjoy sitting for hours on end...
Aug 4, 20255 min read


EMDR Therapy – Healing Trauma by Reprocessing Memories
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma. It involves reprocessing distressing memories...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Neurodivergence, Interoception, and the Nervous System – Why Your Body Holds the Key
If you’ve ever struggled to identify what your body is telling you or felt overwhelmed by too much sensation, you’re not alone. For many people who are neurodivergent, the relationship between mind and body...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


“Liberation Through Practice” – Reclaiming Healing Beyond the Bias of Modern Healthcare
In a world where healthcare often claims neutrality yet reinforces systems of exclusion, Liberation Through Practice: Voices of Black & Indigenous Healers was born out of necessity, not only to disrupt...
Aug 3, 20253 min read


Laugh More, Live Better – The Daily Dose of Wellbeing Through Laughter
Laughter, like a gentle breeze in a tense room, carries healing in its rhythm and light in its echo. Beyond its infectious charm, it stirs something deep, elevating the soul, amplifying joy, and colouring...
Aug 2, 20255 min read


How to Support Someone Who is Traumatised by Sexual Abuse When They Are Using a Health Service
Many people who have experienced sexual abuse can be fearful of using health services for several reasons. They may be anxious that the procedure could trigger their memories or that they have no control over...
Aug 2, 20254 min read


How Are You Showing Up Today?
It was on a Zoom webinar during Lockdown that the idea of having a morning routine was first introduced. It was framed, back then, as the morning routine of highly successful people, and so I am...
Aug 1, 20255 min read


The Truth About Hyper-Independence – When Self-Sufficiency Is a Trauma Response
In a world that often celebrates self-reliance as strength, we rarely stop to ask: What if doing it all alone is actually hurting us? Hyper-independence, the deep-rooted urge to handle everything by...
Aug 1, 20255 min read


The Art of Feeling Good and Natural Ways to Nourish Your Dopamine Rush
Ever find yourself craving that spark, the one that makes you feel inspired, energized, or simply okay being you? In our overstimulated, fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that joy isn’t something we...
Aug 1, 20258 min read


Trusting Our Inner Guru – How to Quiet the Noise and Fearlessly Follow Our Intuition
As someone who has been living in NYC for the greater part of the last twenty years, I know firsthand how crucial it is to remove the chatter within us and the distractions around us in order to turn...
Aug 1, 20257 min read


5 Shifts for a More Vibrant Menopause
Menopause is often spoken about in hushed tones, if it’s spoken about at all. Too often, women arrive at this profound life transition unprepared, overwhelmed, and handed a laundry list of symptoms...
Jul 31, 20256 min read


The Fire in Your Hands – Trauma-Informed Leadership in a Time of Compassion Fatigue
In the face of compassion fatigue, Meghan Rusco, Supervisory Lead of Chronic Disease Prevention & Wellness at CCHN, shares her journey from personal trauma to creating trauma-informed systems. This article...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


How to Do Yoga at Home Without Spending a Fortune
Let’s be real: yoga is often sold as a path to peace, presence, and flexibility until you see the price tag. Between the drop-in rate for a single class and those “unlimited access” memberships...
Jul 31, 20256 min read


Rethinking Retirement and the Role of Purpose in Healthy Aging
When most people think of retirement, they imagine slowing down: less work, more rest, and quiet days on a porch, maybe a hobby or two. But in my years as a physical therapist working with older adults...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Aligned by Design – The Neuroscience of Living Authentically and Acting With Purpose
Alignment isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a powerful neurological reality that can transform the way you live. In this article, Catherine Gallacher, Empowerment Result Coach™ and founder of StepUpcmg™...
Jul 31, 20254 min read


5 Things You Can Do on Your Healing Journey That Have Nothing to Do With Thinking About Your Trauma
Trauma can make your world feel small. It can trap you in the same places, the same thoughts, and the same emotional patterns that caused you pain. But there’s a powerful antidote that can help break...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


When High Performance Becomes Self-Sabotage
From the outside, you seem unstoppable. You meet every deadline, juggle countless responsibilities, and somehow manage to deliver consistently impressive results. Yet, beneath your exceptional performance...
Jul 31, 20256 min read
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