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How Do I Know If It’s Time to Seek Therapy?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

If you’re experiencing one of these five life events, you might consider seeing a therapist.

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12 Key Nutrients for Mood Support

By Chrystle Fiedler

According to nutritional psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, these are the most important nutrients for supporting your mental health.

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8 Ways to Support Your Mental Health With Food

By Chrystle Fiedler

There are no instant solutions to mental health challenges, but a few relatively easy dietary interventions can help stabilize and improve your mood over time.

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4 Ways That Nutrition Can Negatively Affect Our Mood

By Chrystle Fiedler

Building a solid nutritional foundation for mental health starts with recognizing how food may be contributing to low mood. These are some of the factors.

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The Surprising Benefits of Laughter — and Tips to Find More of It

By Jessie Sholl

Laughter has surprising health benefits for your mood, your mind, and your body. Try these tips to make more space for it in your life.

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7 Signs That Your Mental Health Needs Attention

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Feeling on edge, sleeping poorly, and stomach issues are just some of the warning signs.

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15 Health and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2024

By Emily Ewen

Life Time experts share their predictions for what’s up-and-coming in the next year.

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How to Thrive With Anxiety

With David H. Rosmarin, PhD
Season 7, Episode 19

Anxiety has been on the rise for the past several years — and it’s something that can range from feeling uncomfortable to debilitating for those who experience it. David H. Rosmarin, PhD, helps us understand why anxiety is a normal bodily response and how we can change our relationship with it to turn it into something that can actually help us thrive in our lives.

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All Is Calm: 5 Ways to Incorporate Feel-Good Moments into Busy Days

By Callie Fredrickson

Quick ideas for resetting during the holiday season.

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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why a Sense of Belonging Is Essential to Our Well-Being

With Henry Emmons, MD
Season 7, Episode 15

Labeled by the U.S. Surgeon General as an epidemic, loneliness is affecting our population at alarming rates and having a devastating impact on both our physical and mental health. In addition to contributing to the increased risks of heart disease, dementia, and stroke, lacking social connection has been proven to be as detrimental to physical health as smoking. Henry Emmons, MD, shares more about these health effects and offers some tangible steps we can all take to increase our sense of belonging.

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Breathe in Gratitude

By Life Time

An 8-minute guided meditation to bring awareness to what you’re grateful for.

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How Do I Rest — Really? Understanding the 7 Types of Rest

With Barbara Powell, MA, NBC-HWC
Season 7, Episode 13

Rest is essential to our health and wellness, yet it often gets pushed to the side in favor of other things that require our time and attention. Importantly, it’s not just physical rest we need: There are six other types that contribute to our overall well-being.

In this episode, Barbara Powell, MA, NBC-HWC, joins us to first explain the signs and symptoms of under-rest to watch for. She then delves into the seven versions of rest we need, and for each, the micro, macro, and habitual ways we can get more rest so we can perform better and live life more fully.

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What Is Trauma-Informed Rest?

By Ashley Neese

In her new book, Permission to Rest, Ashley Neese talks about why rest is a radical — and necessary — practice, as well as how those of us with trauma might approach rest differently.

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Mental Health and Hormonal Birth Control: Katie Lemon’s Story

By Katie Lemon

A woman experiencing adverse side effects from hormonal birth control finds relief when she pursues another option.

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The Power of Mindfulness-Based (MBSR) Stress Reduction for Addressing Anxiety

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Elizabeth Hoge, MD, director of the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at Georgetown, talks about the latest advances in the field of MBSR.

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How Air Pollution Undermines Physical and Mental Health

By Michael Dregni

Many people may underestimate the extent to which air quality can affect their physical health and mental well-being. Read on to learn more.

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6 Strategies to Cope With Medical Trauma

By Quinton Skinner

Frightening or distressing medical experiences are common. Lean on these strategies to overcome your fears.

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The Rise in Male Body Dysmorphia

By Craig Cox

Research shows men feel a growing pressure to conform to certain body standards, resulting in heightened anxiety and depression.

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How Do Probiotics Support My Mental Health?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Having a healthy and happy gut is essential for a healthy brain. Here’s how probiotics can help.

Why do I lose my appetite when I’m anxious, angry, or sad?

Why Do I Lose My Appetite When I’m Anxious, Angry, or Sad?

By Jessie Sholl

Gain a better understanding of why certain emotions can affect your appetite.

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How Does Zinc Support Mental Health?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

The antidepressant properties of zinc are well known and well supported by research. Learn more.

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