Resilience & Adversity

9 Healthy Ways to Navigate Life’s Challenging Moments

Inspired by the research of Foster and Hicks Life has a way of presenting us with moments we never planned for. Loss, disappointment, uncertainty, conflict, unexpected change. All of us will experience one of these challenges or another, and yet the way we move...

The Power of Emotions: It’s Not What You Think

For most of my life, I completely misunderstood emotions. I treated them like disruptions, things I needed to swallow, suppress, or “manage” so I could just keep pushing. I thought that strength meant composure, productivity, and stoicism. I thought that if I could...

Identifying Energy Drains: And How to Refill Your Internal Bucket

Lately, you’ve been showing up, doing everything that’s expected, and making sure all the boxes are checked. From the outside, it looks like everything’s in place. But when the world quiets down and you finally have a moment to breathe, you’re met with a heaviness you...

The Science Behind Coherence: Understanding the Heart-Brain Connection

When we think of intelligence and processing, we often point to the brain as the primary control center of the body. But recent research in neuroscience and neurocardiology reveals a much more fascinating truth: your heart plays a far more active role in your body’s...

How to Change Your Brain: Clearing Biases and Emotional Memories

In the quiet moments of reflection, we often uncover memories, some joyful, others painful, that shape how we see ourselves and the world. These memories, especially the ones tethered to emotion, don’t just live in our minds. They live in our bodies, in our breath,...

Breathe Better, Feel Better: How Breathing Exercises Help Us Thrive

When we think of wellness, we often focus on diet, exercise, or sleep but how often do we think about breathing? Breathing is automatic, yes, but how we breathe can dramatically affect our health, energy, and stress levels. It’s not just about taking in air, it’s...

Stress Reduction For a Better Life

Stress reduction and caring for your central nervous system (CNS), sympathetic nervous system (SNS), parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), and biological rhythms are vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. Stress can quite literally kill you, so when we...