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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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10 Ideas for an End-of-Summer Self-Care Day

By Emily Ewen
Close out the season on a relaxing note with these refreshing practices.
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10 Strategies to Overcome Driving Anxiety

By Jon Spayde
Worried about getting behind the wheel? Here's expert advice on how to manage your fears by adjusting your expectations, your route, and your environment.
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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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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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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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5-Minute Meditation to Help You Take Pause

By Life Time
A quick breather for when you’re experiencing stress or a lack of ease.
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How to Build Mental Resilience Through Thermaculture

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist
Learn how the practice of activating your body’s thermoregulation response can help you improve your stress tolerance for daily life.
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Stress Less With ARORA Fitness

By Emily Ewen
However you prefer to unwind or destress, there’s an ARORA class for you.
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Why Massage?

With Zac Ellis
Season 6, Episode 16   March 21, 2023

Many view massage as a luxury or splurge — but some experts argue that it’s an investment in your health and wellness and deserves to be part of your routine. Zac Ellis, certified massage therapist, explains why he suggests adjusting your perceptions around massage, the benefits that can be reaped from the practice, the different types of massage modalities, and how to get the most out of a session.

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3 Strategies to Ease Financial Stress

By Jill Patton, FMCHC
Two financial experts share their insights about how to relieve the effects of financial stress and when to seek help.
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What Is Inflammation?

With Gregory Plotnikoff, MD
Season 6, Episode 15   March 14, 2023

Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.

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PUMPING IRONY: Worrisome Advice?

By Craig Cox
Anxiety disorders are pervasive among the Medicare set, so why is the government counseling doctors to screen only younger patients?
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What is EFT and How Does it Work?

By Courtney Helgoe
Discover how Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as tapping) can help us handle stressful moments.
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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

By Mo Perry
Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.
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A Look at the Stress Reaction and Heart Health Lab Panel

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
What blood markers are tested and why knowing them can positively impact your health plan and trajectory.
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How to Use Guided Imagery

By Quinton Skinner
Guided imagery can be a powerful support tool for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when finding the right program for your needs.
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5 Techniques for Managing Stress in the Moment

By Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT
Try these quick exercises for immediate support during stressful times.
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How to Break Free From the ‘Laziness Lie’

By Katie Dohman
Psychologist Devon Price deconstructs the myth that we’d all be better off if we were a little less idle.
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What Is Self-Care, Really?

With Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA
Season 6, Episode 2   January 3, 2023

“Self-care” is a term that gets tossed around a lot, but what is self-care, really? In this episode, Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA, of Life Time Mind talk about it in a way that may be new to you — and explain why they think it should be rebranded as “performance recovery.” They share the 12 types of self-care and three categories of ways to integrate it into our lives so we can better support our health and well-being.

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