As we approach the holiday season, we typically find that our calendars and to-do lists quickly fill up with gift shopping, dinner parties, Christmas movie marathons, and family get-togethers. These occasions are all part of the joy of the season! Still, when we accept one-too-many holiday invitations or start putting everyone else’s needs above our own, the magic of the season can turn into madness….
Read MoreWhether it comes from school, work, or a life change or event, just about everyone experiences stress at some point or another. In some cases, stress can be helpful. Consider, for instance, the stress that leads up to a graduation or wedding—or how many important tasks you never would’ve gotten done if it weren’t for stress as a motivator…
Read MoreAs an expectant mother, the moment you hear your baby’s heartbeat for the very first time is truly indescribable! Your own heart meets the rhythm of your little one’s as feelings of joy, disbelief, gratitude, and amazement overwhelm you….
Read MoreIn this empowering interview, we sit down with Bridgett Burrick Brown, the fearless founder of the Beyond Beauty Project. As a former model and advocate, Bridgett is on a mission to revolutionize the way we perceive beauty, body image, and mental health…
Read MoreThroughout my adult life, I pursued the search for vitality and tranquility in every area of my well-being. And I’m proud to say that, in my 60s, I have found all that and more. The holistic modalities I have implemented into my everyday routines have helped me reverse the aging clock, maintain my youthful glow and spirit, and create a platform to share my profound experiences with others with similar wellness goals….
Read MoreWithout question, the last couple of years have underscored the necessity of knowing how to ask for help, accept help and offer help. And yet, “help fluency” remains elusive for far too many people. In Go To Help, mother-daughter power duo, Deborah Grayson Riegel and Sophie Riegel, blend their backgrounds in coaching and mental health advocacy to help readers recapture their empathy.
Read MoreIf you know me, you know that I am passionate about helping others feel empowered to restore and optimize their health— mentally and physically. Today I want to share with you the main strategies I’ve used to turn back the biological clock, but first— let me tell you a little bit about how I got to where I am today.…
Read MoreStress is a normal part of life that we all deal with – and can even be a good thing. Stress can lead to true transformation, motivating us to make change. Short-term stress, that is. Long-term, chronic stress, however, is the kind of stress we need to watch out for and manage – because it is chronic, long-term stress that affects us mentally and physically – especially in accelerating the aging process, both inwardly and outwardly….
Read MoreYou trust your healthcare provider to help with your medical concerns. You rely on their experience and expertise to manage your symptoms. And you expect them to offer answers to your questions. But what happens when your questions go unanswered? Or worse, your provider dismisses your symptoms or tells you that you are fine — but you know something is wrong…
Read MoreDeloitte's Chief Well-Being Officer sits down with The Seam to discuss mental health, surviving breast cancer and burnout, and inspiring women to take back their health
Read More“I wish people understood the reality of long-haul COVID. It’s hard to fathom going from perfectly healthy to completely debilitated in a few short weeks or months, but it is happening all over the world. This is going to pose such a challenge to health care and economies for many years to come”…
Read MoreI have always been conscious of my own healing journey, dealing with severe health challenges in childhood, mainly affecting the lungs. As a sick child left largely to her own devices, I was able to master the ability to drop into deep meditative states and eventually, instead of struggling for breath, become quiet and peaceful. Not being able to join in with many games and sports, particularly in the cold, English winters, gave me the opportunity to sit on the sidelines and observe, which is something that I attribute now to my ability to meditate and ask big-picture questions…
Read MoreMost of us who hit puberty in America in the 1990s and early 2000s never got a real sex talk. If we did, it was threatening and scary, focusing on purity and infections. We were told not to have sex because it could result in pregnancy. We were not taught about sexuality as a crucial part of being human or about how to navigate sexual relationships, including consent and how to control if/when we got pregnant…
Read MoreInstagram is one of my biggest stressors right now. I know that sounds silly—but stay with me.
Our human need for love and acceptance can stop us from showing up authentically. In our social media world, it has never been easier to do just that. Post what’s pretty, delete what isn’t…
Read MoreWhen the concept of self-care first emerged, it meant long baths, pedicures, and wine — lots of wine. But, gradually, the concept has evolved into something more akin to self-compassion and genuine, healthy habits for protecting and providing for our mental and physical health…
Read MoreThe holidays add a lot of stress to our already overloaded lives. Juggling parties and family gatherings, baking, and magic-making for our kids, trying to get holiday cards out on time, finding the right gift for everyone from dad-who-has-it-all to the mail carrier, while not going totally broke....
Read MoreWhether or not to gather with family over the holidays has never been a harder decision. Not only do we have to navigate the usual stressful family dynamics, but for these past two seasons, we’ve had to worry that we might be passing more than gravy and mashed potatoes over the dinner table. COVID-19 has dominated our thoughts, fears, and newsfeeds since March 2020, making it even more complicated to celebrate the holidays….
Read MoreIf you feel the need for a therapist, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans have seen a therapist at some point. However, getting started with therapy is not always easy. This is especially true if you don’t have a lot of money in the bank, but people at both low and high-income levels can struggle to find a therapist that is right for them. Fortunately, there are viable options for people at both ends of the spectrum, and anywhere in between.
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