Tag: mental health awareness

PTSD Awareness Month Part Two: How I Supported My Body with CPTSD Symptoms

Last fall, after trying out a new mind-body therapy, my body was triggered into complex PTSD symptoms. These symptoms included: hypervigilance, disturbing flashbacks and nightmares, irrational fear, irritability, disconnect and distrust in my personal relationships, low self-worth and hopelessness, and an overall sense of waiting for the worst thing to happen. Due to years of … Continue reading PTSD Awareness Month Part Two: How I Supported My Body with CPTSD Symptoms →

Mental Health Awareness Month – What I Learned About My Mental Health This Year

Breaking news for myself: I don't need to pathologize my feelings. I can experience Big Feelings without having a mental health crisis. Experiencing feelings does not make me mentally unstable. For so long, my feelings were scary. It wasn't safe to feel them. While I have always enjoyed experiencing a wide range of emotions, from … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month – What I Learned About My Mental Health This Year →

Five Things You Should Always Consume for Your Mental Health

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m kicking things off with five of my favorite things we should all be consuming for better mental health. A few months ago, I shared five health imposters that harm our health, and I decided to expand on that list with the five things we need in this latest … Continue reading Five Things You Should Always Consume for Your Mental Health →

Root Causes of Adolescent Depression

A recent report from the CDC showed that three out of five teen girls shared they experienced persistent feelings of hopelessness in 2021. While this statistic is staggering, I listen without batting an eye. Why? I was one of the three. I believe there are many things contributing to adolescent hopelessness, and while there are … Continue reading Root Causes of Adolescent Depression →

New Research on the Serotonin Theory of Depression – My Takeaways

The serotonin theory of depression has been extremely pervasive in how we discuss mental health, though no comprehensive review has ever fully broken down the relevant evidence.  At first glance, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) method of keeping serotonin in our synapses longer is pretty revolutionary. But that’s assuming that an issue with serotonin … Continue reading New Research on the Serotonin Theory of Depression – My Takeaways →

Mental Health Awareness Month: Special Podcast Episodes

This month, I'm taking a break from the regular podcast content to bring episodes focused on bringing awareness to all the tools that support our mental health. Contrary to what the media may tell you, you can change your brain. You can heal from mental illness. You can access resources beyond medication and more sleep, … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: Special Podcast Episodes →

Identifying Root Causes of Bipolar Disorder

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (what they then called "manic depressive illness") in 1999. While the diagnosis matched the symptoms I was experiencing, the treatment I received never seemed to make things better... and they never treated the root of why I was struggling. While I have shared about my personal experience with bipolar … Continue reading Identifying Root Causes of Bipolar Disorder →

Yoga for Mental Health and Stress Resilience

Yoga isn't just a "fitness trend." There is so much data to support yoga as treatment for mental illness, trauma, and stress management. In this episode, yoga instructor Luci Davis shares her love of yoga in a practical, helpful way! Download here or listen wherever you get podcasts. Luci is the founder of "Pajama Yoga … Continue reading Yoga for Mental Health and Stress Resilience →

Top Brain Health Killers and How to Flip the Script

Five things will always sabotage your mental well-being: Lack of sleep.Lack of nutrients.Lack of sunshine.Lack of movement.Lack of community. I could leave it at that. It's a whole post in itself. But I want to flip this, because most of us know these things on some level. However, during times of stress, we often forget … Continue reading Top Brain Health Killers and How to Flip the Script →