“We all face seemingly daunting tasks at one point or another, but not all challenges before us turn into Waterloos.” Dr. Baumgaertel’s story is from an adventurous walk on an elevated forest walkway in British Columbia.
Category: Stress & Life Changes
Your lack of motivation is NOT the problem and “laziness” isn’t real!
Movement Coach Rebecca Francis writes about a kinder approach to movement and exercise, paying special attention to redefining motivation.
The Pandemic: The Ultimate Catalyst for Shifting My Medical Career
Dr. Susan Baumgaertel shares a personal essay of her career shift in light of the COVID-19 pandemic – poignant, intimate, and from the heart.
Gifts & Opportunities: A personal retrospective of one woman’s menstrual journey
Enjoy this intimate heart-felt short story by Dr. Tracey O’Connell that weaves into it the emotions and life changes on this natural journey many women travel, unique to all, but with overlapping similarities in our collective experience.
How to Unplug
In our 24/7 modern lives it may seem nearly impossible to disconnect from the rush of our days. Here are five ways to master the art of unplugging.
Recovering From Surgery? Check in With Your Gut First.
Even when we plan for surgery, there are so many details to address that taking care of our background bodily functions is rarely at the top of our list. Dr. Tiffany McDermott lends her wisdom to help ease recovery.
Get Out of Brain Fog and Harness Your Brain Power
Are you struggling with brain fog? Maybe it is hard to focus, you are having difficulty finding the right words to express yourself, you are getting distracted or you find yourself forgetting to complete tasks. Cheryl Lamin, PhD outlines several great techniques to navigate this frequent menopausal concern.
Opportunity Knocks
So many people have lost touch with the activities they once enjoyed. Instead, they gripe and grind at the gym or the club, waiting to be done and sit in the sauna or sip a latte. I think it is time to reconnect with our past and rediscover the fun parts of exercise.