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
Rachel S. Heslin has been immersed in the study of psychology for over 40 years. Her father, a clinical psychologist, taught his children his craft such that Rachel was first introduced to Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) concepts when she was 9 years old. Rachel is currently the author of two books: Navigating Life: 8 Different Strategies … Continue reading Neurolinguistic Programming: The Stories We Created for Ourselves and How to Update Them
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year, but for those of us who struggle with seasonal mood fluctuations, it often isn’t. I always try to make an effort to enter this season on the offense, instead of playing defense. Here are five things that could be triggering anxiety and mood instability … Continue reading Five Things Triggering Anxiety over the Holidays
It is well-established science that "the body keeps the score." Trauma therapy is no small task, and sometimes traditional talk therapy doesn't take people to the depths of healing they need. In this episode, licensed professional counselor and EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist Heather Hall unpacks the phases of healing from trauma, and why it is … Continue reading Healing Trauma: When It’s Not Safe to Feel Safe, Even When You’re Safe
To carb or not to carb? It seems it is always the debate in nutrition these days. Yes, we need carbs, and carbs support our mental health. The top benefits of carbohydrates for mental health are: They feed good gut bugs and create a more diverse microbiome.They help us sleep better!They improve mood health.They keep … Continue reading The Benefits of Carbs for Your Brain
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
Learning to breathe has been one of the most impactful tools for my healing. When you experience trauma, on any level, the last thing you want to do is intentionally unite your body and mind. Stillness is scary; being present is scary. It is easier to run away, literally and figuratively, which sometimes can only … Continue reading The Power of Breathwork for Mental Health
Jim Poole is the Founder of of NuCalm, the world's only patented neuroscience technology clinically proven to resolve stress and improve sleep quality without drugs. In this episode, we break down the history of NuCalm and the software built by a quantum physicist, and how NuCalm is unlike any other tool out there. Download here … Continue reading How to Regulate Your Brain, Reduce Stress, and Get the Best Sleep Ever
30 years ago, I stood at the bay window behind my left shoulder, and I watched my grandpa die on our front lawn. This was a pivotal moment for me. This is the reason that I freeze up when there’s an emergency - even a mild one, like when my child gets a nosebleed. This … Continue reading Acknowledging Trauma, 30 Years Later
Postpartum depression is a tricky subject. While on one hand, there seems to be a greater awareness of what it is and how to find support, it still carries a bit of a stigma and there are many misconceptions. For that reason, I don't approach the topic lightly. Like all mental health issues, there is … Continue reading Changing the Conversation on Postpartum Depression
