Everyone has experienced trauma in some form in their lifetimes. The fact that trauma is stored in the body is well-documented, and the various tools and therapies being developed for healing continue to amaze me. This is why I was so excited to take an entire podcast episode and devote it to one revolutionary healing … Continue reading How EMDR Teaches Your Brain to Process Trauma and Find Healing
I may sound like a broken record, but learning to handle and process trauma is such a crucial part of whole body healing. In the latest episode of the Sparking Wholeness podcast, I speak with Suzanne Simpson, owner of Renewed Life Counseling, all about the effects of trauma in our life and how to break … Continue reading How to Break Through Trauma and Find Healing
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
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down and talk to Melissa d'Arabian, Food Network host and author of the bestselling Ten Dollar Dinners, about her newest book Tasting Grace. In her book, Melissa describes 16 invitations that transform the way we view food and our relationship with food. I don't know about … Continue reading A Taste of Grace – Interview with Melissa d’Arabian
I've been in a pantry cleaning mood lately. I didn't say organizing. You can ask my husband - organization is NOT my skill set. But I'm trying to make use of ingredients we have hanging out in the back of the pantry. You know those things you need for a recipe, you use a tiny … Continue reading Green Lentil Curry
The biggest transformation that happened for me this last year had nothing to do with my body and had EVERYTHING to do with how I see my body. If you want to lose weight this year, great. If you want to take a different approach to health by balancing things from the inside out, that's … Continue reading New Year, Same Me: And That’s Okay
Is it time for a change? I'm not talking about weight loss, or a new goal or resolution. I'm not talking about a diet. I'm talking about getting a new view of YOU in the new year. You probably have heard me say it - I'm a big fan of treating the root. And as … Continue reading Re-Focus 2020: See Yourself More Clearly
Carrot souffle and sweet potato bake that are grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free? Yes, please! Now, before you head to the recipes, I have to say one quick thing. I know it's a pain when you are looking for a recipe and the blogger spends all this time with the description and … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Sides with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
Nourishment comes in many forms beyond food. Being aware of triggers that negatively impact my mental and physical well-being (because they’re connected) is key. Your relationship with food affects your mental health as well. If you’re stressed about what you’re eating - or what you can’t eat - that sets off a fight or flight … Continue reading Eating for Mental Wealth
Exactly 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. But I didn’t go public about it until last year. Why? The stigma. The jokes. The complete misunderstanding and misinformation about what bipolar disorder really is. Here’s what it is: It’s like depression with some really fun occasional breaks in between that help you get … Continue reading Living with the Stigma of Bipolar Disorder – Podcast Premiere
