21: Can a Little Stress Be Helpful?

21: Can a Little Stress Be Helpful?

Health Mindset Podcast, Episode 21 We know what stress does to our body – sickness, systemic and hormonal problems, not to mention generally feeling like a basket case. But do you know what it does to your brain? There are big changes that happen to our brains...
Changing My Stress Changed My Multiple Sclerosis

Changing My Stress Changed My Multiple Sclerosis

Saying I used to be a stress case doesn’t even begin to cover it. I was the quintessential Type A personality – super assertive and rather impatient. A perfectionist who didn’t feel valued without validation from others. And I feared feeling any negative emotions,...
The One Thing Guaranteed To Ruin Your Experience

The One Thing Guaranteed To Ruin Your Experience

I want to watch my life like an action movie: sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. No overthinking allowed. A friend and I were recently discussing an action movie we had just seen. When asked what she thought, she went into a long dissertation about how the...
Back To Reality

Back To Reality

I cringe each time I hear, “back to reality.” Maybe because it’s most often heard after something fun is over, like a vacation or an amazing weekend. Maybe it’s because it’s almost always said in a taunting tone of voice. Someone saying ‘It’s time to...