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In recent months, a theory has emerged to connect the Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the prevalence of 5G. It is claimed that that 5G – which is used in cellphone networks and relies on signals carried by radio waves – is somehow responsible for Coronavirus. These theories appear to have first emerged via social media in January. […]

Make new friends, but, keep the old, one is silver and the other gold. I learned this song while a young girl in scouts. We sang it all the time, and fifty years later it still resonates! Girl Scouts is one of the safe places that I found lasting friendships. How is it that your […]

Anxiety is a part of normal life. Humans are programmed to deal with a certain amount of anxiety on a regular basis. We all have anxiety at some point. But for the majority of us, it’s situational and temporary. But what about when anxiety is enduring, or we cannot seem to shake it? With the […]

  The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith, Illustrated by Katz Cowley ; I Need a New Butt! By Dawn McMillan, Illustrated by Ross Kinnaird It’s the story of two little books that lived their little lives until one day a Scottish granny was recorded reading The Wonky Donkey to her teeny grandson. While she read the […]

In a given year, about 18 percent of U.S. adults have an anxiety disorder. Effective conventional treatments for anxiety disorders, including psychotherapy and medication, are available. Aside from drugs, what other treatments or therapies can help? Research by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health offers these suggestions: Mind and Body Practices Although some […]

The smartest, safest thing we can do to protect ourselves and each other during the COVID-19 crisis is to stay home, decompress and take care of ourselves. Most of us are accustomed to a fast-paced way of living. We are lucky to be able to carve out that hour a day for self-care. Things like […]

Who is the gate keeper of your comfort zone? If you were in charge, would you still work a job you hate, hang with friends who treat you poorly or hit snooze only to miss your workout and meditation, again? We are all subconsciously running our lives and making decisions based on past traumas and […]

I have taught many people to begin meditating, and I am aware that there are a lot of misperceptions about what it is and isn’t. Because I have found the practice so very beneficial in my life, I have spent my entire career helping people overcome their misperceptions so that they, too, can reap the […]

Instagram has undoubtedly changed the world of fitness and wellness. With unlimited tips, tricks and information at the press of a button, these up-and-coming Nashville fitness and wellness influencers are making their mark on social media. If you need some positive inspiration in your daily life, check out these ten amazing women. Hannah Neese Goff […]

Your lifestyle choices have a huge impact on your brain. Over 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety, and research has intrinsically linked brain health to the food that we consume. Modern diets of highly processed food, which are full of sugar and bad carbohydrates, are impacting your brain’s health and ability to function. On March […]

Healthy eateries are springing up all over Nashville and beyond, so we asked our writer Veronica Williams to nominate her favorites. Make sure to try any of these great spots next time you are in a bind and the drive-thru seems less than appetizing. 1) Juice Bar Locations: Green Hills, Berry Hill, Hillsboro, Germantown, Franklin, Cool […]

Relentless people-pleasing. Frequent rumination and obsession about relationships. Constant worry about what others might be thinking of you. Deep feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Not knowing who you are… If these behaviors and feelings resonate, then you may struggle with codependency. The good news is that codependency is not a death sentence. It’s merely a […]