Every morning, I make myself a cup of cocoa. Other people have their morning coffee, but I have cocoa. In the cold months, I have it warm. In the warm months, I have it iced. Dedication. Most days, as I mix up the ingredients and carefully measure out my (oat) milk—I’m lactose intolerant, not just…
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Are you a canary in our collective coal mine? Emotions are messengers from our inner world-which includes our mind, body and spirit. Perhaps your joy is communicating that a need has been met: “Yay, tacos!” Or your anger is indicating that a boundary has been crossed: “Boo, misogyny!” While both the head and heart…
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Is it too early in the week for a little thought experiment? Let’s say you’ve just purchased a brand new car, sight unseen. You felt confident doing so, because you have a right to a full refund if there are any issues. The car arrives. There’s an issue. When you reach out to remedy…
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As a child, Mr. Rogers made me very uncomfortable. It was mostly unconscious so I still watched the show, despite my uneasy feelings. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when the film came out, that I ever really considered the reason behind my discomfort. Fred Rogers was gentle and patient. He expressed kindness…
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You know all those pesky feelings you’re having? I hope you are paying attention to them. 19 years ago, I began teaching people how our emotions impact our physical health. Many folks looked at me like it was utter nonsense. To be fair, I wasn’t as skilled at communicating the biological mechanisms at play….and I’m…
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Have you noticed that it’s been especially difficult to access your creativity the last few years? If so, you are not imagining it. There is a relationship between stress and creativity. Your brain and body perceive creativity as optional. So, when we are in a stress response, the body pulls energy away from…
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Can you show affection to your partner in any public place without fear of harm? Can you practice your faith at your religious institution without fear of harm? Can you wear clothing that you feel expresses yourself without fear of harm? Can you get pulled over for a minor offense without fear of harm? Can…
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In your family and social circles, are you the dramatic one or the laid back one? There are many roles, of course. But let’s chat about these two today, because they can both be easily misunderstood. Sometimes, these so-called personality types are actually developmental behaviors. They are not necessarily your inherent nature, as much as…
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What if you felt safe, confident and supported–no matter what? What if you finally got to the root of what ails you? What if you broke through your fears and came out strong and successful on the other side? You know what you are seeking: * A life of purpose * Energy and health *…
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Are you neurodivergent? You very well may be and not even know it! Neurodiversity is a biological fact regarding the variations of neurocognitive functioning in human beings. Often, we perceive others through the lens of neurotypical (a brain that functions within the standards of the dominant paradigm) and neurodivergent (a brain that functions differently than…
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