Today at the gym, something meaningful happened. A man I have exchanged brief greetings with over the past year approached me between sets. This time, instead of small talk, he opened up about his journey to quit nicotine. He shared how he had moved from cigarettes, to nicotine patches, to now using nothing at all.…
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Discover how simple rituals, like movement under the sun, breath, yoga, and surrender, can transform your nervous system, support your skin, and help you truly heal from within. Drawing insights from Karen Fischer’s The Healthy Skin Kitchen, chapter 2 in the book explores the science behind the mind–skin connection and how my own yoga teacher…
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Balanced living requires replacing harmful coping mechanisms like skin picking with physical and creative outlets. Research shows that skin picking is linked to emotional dysregulation, while physical activity and creativity both reduce stress and improve mental health. Recently, I was talking with a friend about our shared habit of skin picking, and it struck me…
Read MoreIn recent years, the work of Dr. Gabor Maté has shed light on the profound impact of unresolved trauma on physical health. Maté, a renowned physician and author, argues that trauma is not just a psychological issue but a significant factor in the development of chronic conditions, including eczema. Understanding Trauma Trauma, as defined by…
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On October 17th, 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a presentation titled “Nutritional Psychiatry for the Prevention and Treatment of Mental Disorders” by Professor Felice Jacka OAM. Professor Jacka is a renowned expert in the field of Nutritional Psychiatry, and she serves as the director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin…
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In a previous article, I introduced the concept and value of our evoling brain as being neuroplastic and as a refresher, neuroplasticity simply means our brain has the ability to adapt and change. Essentially, the brain is a muscle where you either 1) train to enhance it, or 2) waste it and lose it. This…
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We are each born beautiful with our unique features, figure and finesse but the experience we have in life allow us to shine bright. Join my lecture to learn how to embrace your flaws, develop self-confidence and unleash your truest power!
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The brain has been called everything from an enchanted loom, to an electrical storm, to a three-pound blob. It is the symbol of intelligence, the contrast to mind, the commanding organ of our bodies. The brain is oh-so many things, both culturally and biologically. Our brain is a mysterious and complex core where who we…
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