A Natural Approach to Anxiety and Mental Wellbeing in a Digital World
A Natural Approach to Anxiety and Mental Wellbeing in a Digital World May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to step back, tune in, and reflect on how we’re really doing beneath the surface. In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, many people silently wonder:“Is it normal to feel this anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected?” The short answer
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Thrive in Midlife
There’s a lot of buzz about menopause and perimenopause these days. It feels like the proverbial genie has finally been let out of the bottle – but it’s a good change! It’s a watershed moment. A topic once shrouded in silence and individual suffering is now the center of new research, open communication, and widespread
Thanksgiving
HEARTFUL THANKS TO YOU FOR BEING HERE Thanksgiving, and especially the lead-up to it, can be surprisingly stressful. Whether it’s worrying about how things will go with a challenging family member, managing the logistics of the feast, or feeling anxious about being alone or working this year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 3-Minute Breathing Space
Feeling Overwhelmed or Anxious? Why Changing Our Relationship with Stress Can Change Everything
Feeling Overwhelmed or Anxious? Why Changing Our Relationship with Stress Can Change Everything According to the American Medical Association, 75% of doctor visits are related to stress. Conditions like diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer have roots in chronic stress. Over the years, my studies have highlighted the undeniable connection between mind and body,
The Vagus Nerve: Your Body’s Secret Pathway to Calm and Resilience
The Vagus Nerve: Your Body’s Secret Pathway to Calm and Resilience The vagus nerve is one of the most important components of our nervous system, yet it often flies under the radar in conversations about stress and well-being. It’s the longest cranial nerve in the body, running from the brainstem all the way down into
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For the Love of Summer…Do Less, Enjoy More, Sleep Better, and Be Happier!
For the Love of Summer… Do Less, Enjoy More, Sleep Better, and Be Happier! Summer…each year I jump with joy anticipating bright long summer days. There is so much to do…kayak, hike, hang with friends and family at the weekly concert in the park, invigorate my five senses at the farmers’ market, cook delicious farm-to-table
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And so it begins, well actually, the journey continues!
Welcome to Awaken Wellness! Work is in progress and I look forward to sharing more with you soon. In the meantime, thank you for your patience as the site is being developed. Learning how our mind works and changing the relationship with our thoughts – Research-based Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Awaken Wellness will provide a
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