Building Resilience When the Future Feels Unsteady
Resilience—the capacity to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward—is a mental skillset that matters more than ever in a world defined by rapid change, economic uncertainty, and constant information overload. For people who feel anxious about what lies ahead, future-proofing the mind isn’t about predicting outcomes; it’s about strengthening how you meet whatever comes next. A Quick Orientation Before We…
Shifting Your Teen’s Relationship with Social Media
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of the book, Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry, I am frequently asked about the relationship between adolescent anxiety and current social media use. While it is near impossible to disregard the impact of social media on teen mental health, I do not recommend prohibiting…
The Wellness Reframe: The Strategic Power of Doing Nothing
I used to think rest days were for quitters. Then plantar fasciitis—and too many injuries—taught me otherwise. In a fitness culture that glorifies the grind, doing nothing feels like giving up. But what if your rest days are the most important training days of all? Rest isn't weakness. It's wisdom. Learning About Recovery the Hard Way Mid-40s. Marathon training. Convinced…
Back-to-School Family Mindfulness Tools
Starting a new school year and routine can be exciting, but it can also stir up a lot of emotions–for kids and parents alike! Here are two of my favorite mindfulness tools which you and your kids can use anytime to make a smoother transition and feel calmer. #1: Five Senses I absolutely love this technique as it is super…
5 Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Recently, my 7-year-old son woke up at 3 am and said he'd had a nightmare. He was physically shaking and when I asked why, he said he was afraid. After much comforting he told me that he'd watched a scary video on his friend's phone on YouTube. He could not tell me more other than it was about a smiling…
Improve Your Life with Affirmations
Affirmations are simply statements that are designed to create self-change in the individual’s life who uses them. They can serve as inspiration, as well as everyday reminders. They also serve to focus attention on goals throughout our day, in, which, in and of itself has the potential to promote positive and sustained self- change. Your brain is constantly adapting and…
3 Reasons Vegans Should Eat More Nuts
While following a vegan diet can be an incredibly healthy way to live, many of the key nutrients that our bodies need to thrive are primarily found in animal products – posing a potential difficulty for health-conscious vegans. Luckily, there are plenty of varieties of nuts that are a lesser-known but equally nutrient rich food. Ahead, we take a look…
13 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Athletes
You don’t need to be an elite runner to benefit from eating more plant-based foods. In fact, you don’t need to be a runner at all. Adding more plant-based foods to your plate can help to fuel your walk, pickle ball sessions, swim lessons, hiking adventures, and more. Plant-based foods can fuel your physical performance and support your mental focus…
6 Ways to Battle FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
FOMO (fear of missing out) is an anxiety-based feeling that others are experiencing something exciting or fulfilling, and we are missing out on it. While many think of FOMO as a trivial part of teenagers' development, in today's hyper-connected world it has become a serious mental health and stress factor that affects a far broader subset of people. FOMO is…
Is Alcohol a Risk Factor for Dementia?
For decades, Americans have been told moderate alcohol consumption may offer protection against the number one killer, cardiovascular disease, and possibly contribute to longevity. As that assertion was promulgated by countless health advisories, a body of scientific evidence challenging this belief has accumulated making it difficult to continue to rationalize alcohol consumption for health reasons. Because Americans—especially women—are drinking more…
7 Tips for Being an Informed Health Advocate for Yourself
While there are many ways you can prioritize your health, probably the most important is to be your own health advocate. While this may sound simple, this requires educating yourself on medical conditions and knowing when to speak up on your own behalf. If you want to be more involved in your health journey, consider these tips to help you…
