How does someone with an active mental illness get through 2020? My first response is, "I have no idea." But that's not true. In reality, I've spent years prepping for 2020. I've spent years restoring my body and brain through a variety of therapies because I know that I can't guarantee smooth sailing in every … Continue reading What Kept Me From a Breakdown in 2020
With everything going on in the world, it's easy to get overwhelmed. I recently sat down with my friend, fellow health coach, Melissa McGaughey, and we discussed how to simplify our daily needs into just THREE things we are focusing on for our continued health. But we didn't just stop with us and our needs. … Continue reading 3 Things Moms and Kids Need Every Day
I consider myself a lifelong observer of human nature. I love questioning and digging into motivations and why people respond and interact the way they do. I love people-watching. Since my people-watching opportunities are limited right now, I prefer opinion-stalking on social media. Lately I have been wrestling with the concept of cognitive dissonance. Once … Continue reading Cognitive Dissonance – Why We Can’t Just Get Along
As an advocate for whole body healing, I really hoped this virus situation would open up new discussions on how to take care of our personal health. Have I missed something? We are NOT a healthy country. This should be opening our eyes, but it’s not. The U.S. spends the most on health care compared … Continue reading Tips to Take Charge of Your Health During the Era of Covid
I'm so thrilled to share that we have surpassed the ONE MILLION download mark on the Sparking Wholeness podcast! So what better way to celebrate than with an episode featuring an integrative psychiatrist who discusses the mental health impact of COVID-19!? Dr. Amelia Villagomez is an integrative psychiatrist at Progressive Psychiatry in Fort Worth, Texas. … Continue reading The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 – Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Amelia Villagomez
No amount of sugar or substance can make my brain buzz the way a dose of hypomania can. The ideas, the thoughts, and the LIFE that course through my head – all those are amplified in a time of crisis or extreme change. Being thrown off my daily routine or sleep schedule is a risk … Continue reading Being Bipolar in a Global Crisis
Y’all, times are crazy. While toilet paper may be absent from stores, last I checked there are still some shelf-stable and frozen items available for plunder... I mean, purchase. So I figured what better time to share ways to create nourishing and filling meals out of a stockpile... just in case. Reminder - this … Continue reading What to Cook When You’re “Social Distancing”
