Stress Management Part 2: Overcoming Barriers to Regular Practice
The last time we came on this blog to shake up the conversation around stress and stress management, we made a grievous error. In our rush to share holistic strategies for dealing with the stress of the modern world, we made a blanket statement about March being the most depressing month of the year. That […]
Stress Management Part 1: A Holistic Framework for Living with Stress
March has become something of an unofficial Mental Health Month around these parts — have you noticed? We’re well aware of the fact that May is supposed to be the month when we all spend some time thinking about mental illness and mental health difficulties, but let’s be real. May has wildflowers and sunshine, gentle […]
Holistic Mental Health: Wellness Practices for Depression, Anxiety, and More
Did you miss the brain buzz of last week? We, in our typical, rebellious Woodstockian fashion, debunked some pretty controversial and deeply coveted myths about mental health. To the tune of: No, it’s not all in your head; yes, our culture contributes to mental health issues. Oh, and, your physical health is inextricably linked to […]
4 Mental Health Myths Debunked: Understanding the American Mental Health Crisis
There’s not much we Americans agree on these days. Not politics, not healthcare, not even which sportball team is objectively the best. But if there’s one thing that seems to unite us all, besides our adoration of Dolly Parton, it’s mental health issues. The American mental health crisis has been at the forefront of wellness conversations […]
Meditation vs Mindfulness — Common Misconceptions
It wouldn’t be 7:30AM on a random Wednesday in February if we didn’t wake up with racing thoughts about traffic, work, sustenance, chores, past situations, family patterns, future anxieties, and everything in between, now would it? An overly prolix sentiment, sure, but we stand by the fact that most of us contemporary humans suffer from […]