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

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

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

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

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

I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , commonly called OCD , which is an anxiety disorder. In everyday conversation, it’s common to hear someone with a neat bedroom or organized desk jokingly say they’re “so OCD.” In reality, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is far more complex than simply liking things tidy or organized. It’s a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels + functions. OCD is characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts known as obs

Eight years ago, I was in a car accident that totaled my vehicle. Shaken to the core, I began searching for a car that would make me feel safe + protected, like I was wrapped in bubble wrap. Eventually, I found "Mitsu", my Mitsubishi Outlander. I fell in love immediately. Mitsu wasn’t just a car; she was the first car I ever owned + our “relationship” had begun. Fast forward to March 2020, when the pandemic hit + quarantine began. Most days, I would look out the window at poo