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Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In this podcast (episode #407) and blog, I give you 6 tips to help deescalate turbulent emotional situations, reduce stress in the moment and build up your cognitive resilience: 1. Touch: The burgeoning field of research

In this podcast (episode #406) and blog, I talk about what brain waves are, why they are important and how we can balance our brain waves to improve our mind and brain health. Our brain waves are active all the time because the brain is always active. The brain is active 24/7, 7 days a week! Our brain waves change in t

I get a lot of questions on how to manage chronic stressors in relationships, especially during the recent COVID pandemic—so much has changed and many of us have had to learn how to work and live together, which can be a challenge! So, in this podcast (episode #405) and blog, my husband Mac and I talk about how we mana

When we experience any kind of trauma, we can respond to the threat in various ways to cope. We are all familiar with the fight or flight response, but there are actually four main trauma responses, which are categorized as “the four F’s of trauma”: fight, flight, freeze and fawn. In this podcast (episode #403) and blo

In this podcast (episode #402) and blog, I talk about mental processing speeds and how we can improve our thinking. Our nonconscious mind is operating at a faster speed than our conscious mind. Intelligent thinking occurs in the nonconscious mind at about a million operations per second. Our nonconscious mind is theref

In this podcast (episode #401) and blog, I talk about dreaming and mental health. This topic was inspired by an email I recently received: “Since dreams come from our busy minds, can we slowly over time change our dreams in some way? I do not always remember dreams obviously but when I am awakened by dreams (often) or

In this podcast (episode #400) and blog, I talk about co-regulation. Co-regulation is a way of helping someone develop self-regulation. The person co-regulates by staying present for the individual, helping them navigate a challenging experience and move towards greater self-awareness. This involves a supportive relati

In this podcast (episode #399) and blog, I am going to talk about how to respond in a healthy way when people don’t respond well to you, and how to take ownership of your mental health and life. One of my most liked posts on social media is:“You were never hard to love. You were just getting harder to manipulate &

In this podcast (episode #398) and blog, I discuss a question I was asked recently: should we have mental health days at school? We all go through difficult times, and we all battle with “mental health.” If there is a mental health day, it should be something that raises awareness that all people suffer from the “human

In this podcast (episode #397) and blog, I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more! Depression is something we should never ignore. When we feel depressed, we need to listen to what our mind, brain and body are trying to tel

In this podcast (episode #395) and blog, I talk to designer, writer and artist Morgan Harper Nichols about her incredible new book, Peace is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life. We discuss learning how to embrace the beauty of the present, approaching life's challenges with calm con

In this podcast (episode #394) and blog, I talk about the benefits of laughing at yourself. Laughter neutralizes situations, and a neutral situation is a safe space where deep meaningful relationships are made and strengthened. Laughing at oneself shows vulnerability, honesty and humility. It tells your loved ones tha