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Since I have been unsuccessful in discovering the fountain of youth, I decided to watch a documentary on blue zones. It inspired me to share the growing body of evidence that is embodied by the people living in these places. If you are not familiar with blue zones (and you have Netflix), consider watching Live to 100: Secrets […]
National Culinary Arts Month! Celebrating National Culinary Arts Month can be a delightful experience, whether you’re a food enthusiast, a professional chef, or simply someone who appreciates good food. Celebrating National Culinary Arts Month is all about indulging your love for food and exploring the rich tapestry of flavors, techniques, and cultures that make up the […]
Summer is Upon Us! Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional, native approach to physical, mental and emotional health and well-being in India that has been practiced for 5,000 years. It includes practices such as yoga, meditation, chanting, herbal medicine, and dietary changes. It is a natural, holistic, preventative approach to illness that is centered around the […]
Mental Health Awareness Month We have been taught to smile through pain and to simply say “Fine” or “Good” when someone asks us how we are doing. It has been modeled to us to wear masks and not show anyone what we are truly feeling. Well, it’s okay to not be okay! And you are not alone. […]
I know intimate partner violence (IPV) is not a pleasant or easy topic to think and talk about, yet it is the only way forward. When you think about IPV, I suspect most people first think about physical violence. Yet, did you know that psychological violence is the most common form? IPV, in all of […]
Celebrate Diversity Month! Celebrate Diversity Month takes place each April. It was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, be it gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and other factors while honoring the common essence of humanity. By appreciating […]
If you have difficulty trusting others, you are not alone. And, it might have more to do with a struggle to trust yourself. Take a moment and think about why you trust someone else. Did it happen over night? Did it happen in response to one interaction? Do you have faith in their abilities? Do you feel […]
Celebrating the Month of Love When we think about the month of February, it often brings up thoughts of Valentine’s Day. It is also a month to honor American Heart Month and Black History Month. And this year happens to be a leap year as well! I believe what ties all of these occasions together is an opportunity for individual […]
Happy New Year! Almost a decade ago, when I was contemplating what to name my business, I knew that I wanted the word “connection” in it because of my personal transformation from connecting with my authentic self and then connecting with others. Making connections, and maintaining the health of those connections, continues to be at […]
As I like to quote renowned addiction expert, Dr. Gabor Maté, “Not all traumatized people become addicted, but all addicted people, including those addicted to opioids, were traumatized in some way.” He has also stated “Addiction is only a symptom, it’s not the fundamental problem. The fundamental problem is trauma.” This message is very powerful […]
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