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Join us at the Nashville Wellness Fest on May 7 to experience a meditation session with Kimberley Revereza of Flourish Meditation. We’re too busy. Far, far too busy. To combat the overwhelm we feel on a daily and even hourly basis, we download apps where we listen to meditation recordings in order to help us […]

  Sheyda is a Nashville-based pop singer-songwriter. With the craziness of her work life, fitness and wellness are really important to her. Here, she speaks to PURE Living Nashville to share her well-being journey and advice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Have you always been into fitness? If not, what kickstarted your interest in wellness? […]

You’ve probably seen dozens of stories over the last decade, particularly in the last three years, about social media and its impact on our kids. While it can serve as a positive outlet and way to connect for some kids, others find themselves bullied and triggered because of their participation in various platforms. As a […]

Sleep is one of those things we take for granted until we become parents and then suddenly you realize you wish you had slept more before welcoming your precious little one. “Although casually regarded as a consequence of pregnancy or postpartum, there is emerging evidence to suggest that women with significant sleep disturbance, characterized by […]

Love is in the air, and at pretty much every corner you turn during the month of February. Every store that you visit this month will bombard you with hearts, perfect gifts, flowers, and lovey-dovey cards. And you can see people actually buying these gifts, no matter how much they cost. A total estimated amount […]

When it’s more than the holiday blues: 5 ways to combat depression in the holidays The holiday season is upon us and with it can come a bevvy of emotions for adults and kids alike. Attending family events, programs, services, preparing and shopping… this season can feel like a stressor more than a joy. Avoiding […]

So the kids can go back to school. The best way to keep the kids safe at school is to make sure the level of COVID-19 in your community is very low. Wear a mask to make sure your community can keep your kids healthy at school. So small businesses can open and stay open. The […]

We’ve talked a lot about mental health for the last year and a half, especially in the early months of COVID-19 and its impending isolation. During the pandemic, there have been heightened levels of fear, anxiety, and depression causing an increase in mental health concerns. Understanding your own mental health is still just as important […]

Many of us live our daily lives running on fumes. If you need to change your schedule routinely, getting sufficient sleep can seem impossible. However, with a few good strategies in place, you can make healthy sleep habits a part of your lifestyle, even if you work shifts. Shift Work and Health Concerns Shift work […]

The first years after college are tough. From trying to establish your career to keeping up with friends and dating, there’s a lot going on. On top of it all, there’s a global pandemic to grapple with these days! Needless to say, it’s understandable if you’re feeling anxious. However, you don’t want that anxiety to […]

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month when we in the mental health profession bring attention to depression and dark thoughts, which can help assuage suicidal ideation. Raquel Shultz, LPC-MHSP AS, program director of specialized crisis services for Youth Villages, offers tips on how to look for signs that your teen may be […]

We know sitting too much isn’t good for us. But, how bad is it really? Many articles report the dangers of prolonged sitting and urge you to get outside and work out. But, why? What does sitting actually do to our bodies? Isn’t it natural for us to sit? The short answer: no. While chairs […]