Columnists Articles

What comes to your mind when you think of December?  For me, it is of course Christmas, family, and friends. I would be remiss not to mention St. Nicholas Day, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and even Boxing Day for my many British friends, as other December highlights. I love that the holiday season is in full force […]

Over the last few years, studies have proven that we have a mental health crisis for children and adults alike. We have identified this as an important issue to address, but the next question is how to address is. Parents can often come up empty-handed in the search for insurance-covered psychiatrists. Many rural communities don’t […]

I have been writing columns for Pure Living Nashville for a year and genuinely enjoy the collaboration. I have typically authored topics from an educational perspective such as healthy living initiatives, wellness strategies, nutritional disciples, the importance of quality sourced supplements, skin health, and even detoxification. However, this month, I have chosen to write on […]

Childhood, and raising children, are the same as they always were but by today’s standards are almost completely different. The last few years have been incredibly anxiety-provoking for anyone, with the pandemic and its resulting isolation, sexual harassment cases coming to light, school safety concerns and increased bullying online and in person. A Youth Risk […]

According to a national Gallup survey in which 1,000 Americans were asked what their favorite month of the year was, October was their favorite. I could not agree more as I love October, especially living in Nashville! By October, we are through summer’s hot temperatures and transition into a new season of cooler temperatures, amazingly […]

Anxiety has become such a part of our daily language that we can forget that it can have lasting and deep impacts on our lives, even more so on our children’s lives. Typical anxiety can arise before public speaking or during airplane turbulence but goes away after the moment passes. When anxiety starts to dominate […]

The world is a kaleidoscope of colors, sensations, and experiences. Quantum physics research suggests that the perceiver affects and alters what is seen and experienced. So, perhaps beauty really “IS” in the eye of the beholder? One of my favorite places on planet Earth is Float Horizen, located right here in Nashville. Their Float Therapy, […]

Suicide prevention is not a pleasant topic for discussion, yet it is an important one. The month of September marks National Suicide Prevention Week. The initiative, held annually since 1975, is a campaign to inform and engage both the public and healthcare professionals on warning signs that can often lead to suicide. Accordingly, the campaign […]

Last month, the CDC released a startling report that in 2022, deaths by suicides were at an all-time high, with nearly 50,000 Americans taking their own lives. This number marks a three percent increase from the previous year. Also included in the report is that 90% of Americans believe a real mental health crisis is […]

This Music City has long been known for its uniquely vibrant nightlife. Nashville’s bars and entertainment venues are synonymous with good times and great tunes. But if you’re trying to avoid alcohol, they can be hard to handle. Well, problem solved. To provide an uplifting alternative to alcohol, bars throughout the city are now offering […]

Back-to-school time can bring feelings of anxiety, excitement, or both for everyone in your household. Changes in routine and the unknown are disruptive. The Child Mind Institute offers several tips for parents and students this time of year. You know your children better than anyone, so you have a good idea of which problems to […]

As a child, I knew I wanted to work in a field where I could help people. I wavered back and forth between becoming a medical doctor, a veterinarian (as I LOVE animals), or a research scientist. Though, at one point and time, I also wanted to be a chef and an artist as my […]