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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: The Power of Stillness
How taking time to do nothing can lead us to our better selves.
When the Hard Stuff Happens . . .
At one point or another in all our lives, we will all go through hard things. We typically can’t prepare for them and they can catch us off guard, and yet we often often judge ourselves for how we react or behave in those moments — and after. Nora McInerny, author, podcast creator, and public speaker, joins us in this episode to talk about how to cope during those times, the ways they shape and change us, and why we can never move on or go back, but we can move forward.
How Massage and Healing Touch Benefit Overall Health
Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.
Yoga for Veterans: Q&A With Daniel Libby, PhD
The founder of the Veterans Yoga Project shares how past and present military members are benefiting with self-regulating tools like yoga and meditation.
The Lifestyle Guide to Supporting Your Immune System
Understand what factors outside of nutrition and exercise influence the health of your immune system.
Thyroid Health: How to Identify Imbalances + Tips for Support
Thyroid issues are prevalent: An estimated one in seven people are affected, with even more suffering from an imbalance — and many not even aware that their thyroid is behind their symptoms. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the signals our thyroid might be sending us, the tests to ask for, and the lifestyle habits we can implement in our daily lives to nourish and support our thyroids.
Pause for a Moment
In stressful times, the ability to slow down, process, and be present can be transformative.
How to Deal With Rejection
Fear of rejection can keep us from living life fully, but there are graceful ways to handle the sting.
The True Source of a Runner’s High?
Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?
PTSD Coaching
The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.
A Holistic Approach to Health — and Weight Loss
When it comes to building optimal health — including goals like losing weight — fitness and nutrition are often the two main factors that are associated with results. But there are many other lifestyle behaviors that influence your ability to reach and sustain your goals. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to take a comprehensive look, offering strategies for better health as a whole — and weight loss as a byproduct.
Complete the Stress Cycle
Human Giver Syndrome makes women uniquely vulnerable to stress-related illnesses and burnout. Renowned health educator Emily Nagoski, PhD, offers strategies we can all use to relieve the tension.
How Noise Affects Your Health — and What to Do About It
Excess noise isn’t just irritating — it can undermine your health. Learn why it’s important to calm the clamor with these strategies.
How to Use Tapping
This holistic-healing technique uses the body’s acupressure points to lower stress and reset your mind.
Awakened Spirit: Shefali Tsabary, PhD
With a blend of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, therapist and author Dr. Shefali offers a path to authenticity and liberation.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Amino Acids for Anxiety
These three supplements can help settle the nervous system and calm a worried mind.
4 Tips to Actually Relax This Weekend
Do you spend your weekends running errands or squeezing in too many activities? Try these four tips to take back your downtime.
What Is Sound Healing — and Is It Right for You?
Taking a sound bath turns on the relaxation response and may help combat chronic stress.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?
Essential oils and aromatherapy can support mental and emotional health in many ways, says our columnist Henry Emmons, MD.
How to Use Technology Intentionally and Avoid Using it to Escape Your Emotions
Technology has reshaped the way we process our feelings. This expert advice can help us navigate the digital emotional landscape more smoothly.