Columnists Articles - page 5

May has long been recognized as Foster Care Awareness Month. Nationwide, more than 390,000 kids need a foster family and in Tennessee, more than 8,000 kids need foster homes with approximately 4,000 homes available. When it comes to fostering, there are all kinds of options for families. Foster families can be single parents, couples with […]

Dr. Cedrina will be hosting a workshop at the Nashville Wellness Fest on May 6. Click here to find out more and buy your ticket in advance for just $5. Hello, #FitTribe! I’m Dr. Cedrina, aka FitDoc®, a board-certified preventive medicine physician, public health leader, health and wellness expert, and fitness guru. Through my signature programs, wellness […]

Taste Quest is a nonprofit organization that empowers kids to learn about food and cooking through play, build critical life skills, and complete cooking quests. Bring your children to the Nashville Wellness Fest on May 6 for a FREE cookery session. Find out more from the founder of Taste Quest, Emily Sauerman.  I am so […]

Don’t miss the workshop ‘How to Improve Your Mental Health with Food’ with Nourished Routes at the Nashville Wellness Fest on May 6. Click here to grab your ticket – just $5 in advance. How What You Eat Impacts Your Mind and Mood Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and it is […]

Hey Nashville, I’m truly honored and super excited to be a part of the upcoming Nashville Wellness Fest on May 6 for the very first time! I am a professional home organizer who officially registered my own solo-run business under Simply Organized by Tiffany. Though I am fairly new to this particular profession, my god-gifted […]

I am Thomas Dreux, a certified Sound Healer originally from France, now living in the Nashville area for the past 3 years. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you the benefits of using sound frequencies as a healing vehicle, and the exciting experience that awaits those attending the Nashville Wellness Fest […]

Hera C Weaver is a writer who uses storytelling to discuss healing from trauma and living beyond how we have been conditioned to think and live. She uses ‘journey journaling’ to re-evaluate past experiences and focus on self-actualization. Recently, I was in a group coaching session when the host spoke on attachment theory. My understanding […]

We’re all familiar with meltdowns; they’re self-explanatory and oh-too-common. Frankie Boyette is a clinical supervisor with Intercept, in-home therapeutic services with Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee. She holds a master’s degree in social work and has been working in family preservation for eight years, and with Youth Villages for almost six years.  Frankie works with […]

Don’t miss Dr Christina Rahm at the Nashville Wellness Fest on May 6. Get your tickets here. As a society, we are constantly bombarded with advertising and promotional messaging for outer body necessities, whether it be clothing, skincare, hair care, makeup, jewelry, not to mention footwear, athletic wear, shoes, boots, even boots that look like […]

What If: Reframing Trauma Through Theoretical Lenses Hera C Weaver is a writer who uses storytelling to discuss healing from trauma and living beyond how we have been conditioned to think and live. She uses ‘journey journaling’ to re-evaluate past experiences and focus on self-actualization. In the past, I spent a lot of time, money, […]

Over the past few months, I have written several guest columns related to health and wellbeing. I have focused on the power of positive thinking and the importance of being thankful; avoiding overconsumption during the Holiday Season, and the importance of being cognitive of your mental health to kick off the New Year.  I wish […]

“I want to live with my dad. Not because I love him more and I love you less but because I’m a boy, and he is a man. I’m 16 years old. I have a voice, and I will tell the judge and mediator that this is what I want, and they have to listen […]