Feeling Starved and Panicked? The Link Between Dieting and Anxiety
4:00 p.m. I am suddenly aware of my heartbeat. It feels more insistent than normal. Is it faster? Is it jagged? Am I out of breath? I try to reason…
Overcoming Codependency: Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships
“A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behavior.” ~Melody Beattie From a young age,…
Nature is Our Greatest Teacher: Lessons from atop an 8,263-Foot Volcano
“Deep in the forest I stroll to hear the wisdom of my soul.” ~Angie Weiland-Crosby In October 2021, my partner and I embarked on a journey to summit Mt. St.…
Why Forgiveness Is the Ultimate Act of Self-Love and 3 Lessons That Might Help
“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~Marianne Williamson When you hear the word “forgiveness,” what do you feel? Forgiveness used to…
Why It Can Feel Lonely When You Stop Putting Everyone Else First
“After you give so much of yourself to people over the years, one day you wake up and realize that you need someone to give to you too.” ~Sylvester McNutt…
How I Gained Self-Confidence and Self-Love Through Nude Yoga
“Growth is uncomfortable; you have to embrace the discomfort if you want to expand.” ~Jonathan Majors Click, the camera lens shutters as I stand barefoot in mud, waist deep in…
3 Lifestyle Changes I Made to Overcome Dissociative Panic Attacks
“There is no greater wealth in this world than peace of mind.” ~Unknown A few years ago, I had what could safely be deemed a “bad year.” My live-in partner…