Things that go through the mind of someone with an Anxiety Disorder : Why we don't get help I can't control it, it controls me. I don't always know why I'm anxious. Even I think the things I worry about are ridiculous. No matter how irrational it all sounds, it's not a choice and it feels real to me. People will think I am doing it for attention. It's awkward. People will think I'm weak. People will think I'm crazy. People won't understand, they'll minimize it by saying, "get

This is a 7 day workout challenge to help get you to lose fat, gain strength, get lean + most importantly FEEL BETTER. All 7 of these workouts are BODYWEIGHT ONLY! You don't need any equipment at all. There are all 20 minutes. I will be doing this 7 day workout challenge with you. Each day we will focus on a different workout. From full body, to legs, to toning the arms and back. I can guarantee, you will never do the same thing twice! Please COMMIT to seeing this free 7 day

Shawn Leyden, of Maplewood, New Jersey was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. A busy executive at the state's largest electric and gas provider, Shawn was on an aggressive every-other-year colonoscopy schedule due to a family history of colon cancer. However, he had missed a scheduled colonoscopy that might have caught his colon cancer earlier. He eventually scheduled his colonoscopy at Saint Barnabas Medical Center with Mark Gilder, MD, a colon and rectal surgeon and an

I learned cue-controlled relaxation a few months ago during virtual therapy and it has worked wonders for me. It is not something that worked overnight, it is something that I continue to practice each and every day to calm myself and check in with myself. What is cue-controlled relaxation? Read on... Cue-controlled relaxation reduces the time you need to relax even further: down to two or three minutes in most cases. In this stage, you will focus on your breathing and condit

I’ve experienced panic attacks both in private + in public + both are terrifying because they can come without warning + it’s hard for those around you to know how to help. Thankfully, I haven’t had a panic attack in quite a while. Through one-on-one therapy + practicing coping techniques, I’ve learned how to manage them. I’ve “done the work,” + I’m proud of myself. My first panic attack as a young adult happened during a period of depression. I remember rocking back + forth

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stressful situations such as meeting tight deadlines or important social obligations often make us nervous or fearful. Experiencing mild anxiety may help a person become more alert and focused on facing challenging or threatening circumstances. But individuals who experience extreme fear and worry that does not subside may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The frequency and intensity of anxiety can be overwhelming and interfere w

Shannon Nadj is the woman that does it all, effortlessly at that. A boss babe with a notable client list such as Hailey Bieber , Kendall Jenner , Dakota Johnson , Selena Gomez + Sofia Richie + is the owner of the coveted Hot Pilates Studio based in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Her specialty: a high-intensity workout based on the foundation of yoga + pilates in 95-degree heat. Let’s just say everything about this studio + Nadj, is HOT. Below however, are a series of Shannon

These Flourless Peanut Butter Muffins are beyond easy to make + super yummy! I also love that they are sweet but not too sweet + very...

Part of living a full life in the community includes being able to travel to faraway locations for both work and pleasure. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are entitled to this piece of community participation—just like anyone else—and should be able to navigate air transit comfortably to experience the same opportunities as every other traveler. People with autism and other I/DDs often experience barriers to participating in air travel. Airports

I'd like to share with you all a meditation that I learned in my virtual group therapy course that I began during the height of the pandemic back in March. I participated in one on one therapy and in addition to that, this was also a course that I initially hesitated being part of (I don't know why or what I was afraid of.....) and I'm SO HAPPY I did participate in this course, because I truly learned so many helpful mental health techniques. Meditation - Loving Kindness For

Although, I have not experienced the amazingness of being a parent (I absolutely love being an Auntie to the 3 most amazing kiddos) , I have consulted with my awesome family + friends with children + there was a consensus of a few go-to products that they love that I thought I would share with you below. MOTHERLOVE Herbal Company My friend, Yael loves this brand, especially the diaper balm + nipple cream . She said yes, it's $10 for a tiny jar but a little went a long way! S

Growing up, many people, including myself received mercury fillings. I remember asking my parents why we had them + at the time, they weren’t aware of the potential risks associated with mercury. A few years ago, I decided to have two of my four mercury fillings replaced. Some biological dentists accept certain insurance plans, or you can explore options like CareCredit. When I lived in Florida, I had the privilege of working with Dr. Castellini at Medplex Dental, Holistic De

Not everyone at our house is plant based, so I make this Chicken Piccata dish every so often for my Dad + it's a big hit! It's super easy...

I've been asking myself recently, am I busy or productive? We all have "busy work" to do and for me that's emails, filling out endless spreadsheets in Google docs, editing, writing, scheduling, researching etc. Then there is the non "busy work" but what I call my productive results driven / life changing work. Take this website for instance. I have been putting this off because it sounded too overwhelming to start. I kept my writing, photos and ideas tucked away for too long

Insomnia has been a struggle for me the majority of my life + of course a pandemic hasn’t helped matters. Sleep is a precious opportunity for your body + brain to detoxify, repair + grow stronger. Not getting enough sleep can lead to both short term + long term consequences that will impair ones health + well-being. Just like you need food to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need good sleep hygiene. Between 1am-3am is the "time of the liver" + the time when the body should be

As a rich source of vitamins, minerals + fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as improving digestion, aiding...

Genuine connections are rare + precious + staying connected to them requires intentionality. Thoughtful, reliable + consistent people are hard to find, so if you have them in your life, make a point to express your gratitude + appreciation often. At the same time, it’s perfectly okay to step back from people, places, or situations that feel forced, inconsistent, or one-sided. Setting boundaries can feel difficult, especially if you’re used to putting everyone else first, but

Kale and Krunches aka Marlie Cohen is a Toronto based health and fitness fanatic. Marlie didn't always have a healthy lifestyle. In fact, quite the opposite. She grew up keeping active in dance classes but was always reaching for the junk food. It wasn’t until she entered the corporate workforce that her weight + health started catching up to her + she realized she needed a change. Marlie started meal prepping, working out + implementing small changes into her routine that ma

Lately, every day can feel a bit monotonous like living in a real-life Groundhog Day especially if you’re in a colder climate + stuck indoors. I try to remind myself that the sun will shine again soon + the snow will eventually start to melt. In the meantime, I’ve put together some tips that have been helping me stay sane during these unpredictable times. I hope you find them useful! I’d also love to hear what you’ve been doing to keep your sanity intact. Alright, let’s get

This Greek Goddess Bulgur Bowl with roasted chickpeas, harissa hummus + cucumber feta salad is one of my absolute favorite bowls to make....