Freeze Response (what is it?)
Have you ever found yourself completely shut down? Mentally foggy, physically drained, emotionally flat? Unable to move forward, no matter how much you want to?
That’s not laziness. That’s your nervous system trying to protect you.
5 Foods to Help You Sleep Better & Ease Anxiety.
If you’ve ever spent hours lying in bed, overthinking instead of sleeping, you know how frustrating the anxiety-insomnia cycle can be. Poor sleep increases stress hormones like cortisol, making anxiety worse, while anxiety itself makes it harder to wind down at night. But what if your diet could help break the cycle?
Burnout Recovery: How to Reset Your Body and Mind.
Burnout isn’t just about being tired—it’s when your body and brain hit a wall after experiencing too much stress for too long. If you’ve ever felt physically drained, mentally foggy, and emotionally detached, you’re not alone.
Many of us recognise burnout when we’re in it, but how often do we actually listen to our bodies and take action before it gets worse?
Cortisol Is NOT the Enemy – But Here’s When It Becomes a Problem…
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen posts warning about cortisol face, cortisol belly, and how this so-called “bad hormone” is wrecking your health. While there’s some truth to the concerns, there’s also a lot of misinformation.
Cortisol isn’t the enemy. In fact, it’s essential for survival. The real issue is when it becomes chronically imbalanced. Let’s clear up the confusion!
Stress And Your Gut: A Hidden Connection You Need To Know.
Stress doesn't just live in your mind— it shows up in your gut too! This post will discuss how chronic stress can affect your digestion.
4 Ways Vitamin D Deficiency Might Be Affecting Your Mood.
Here’s how vitamin D deficiency might be affecting your mood, energy, and sleep—especially in the winter months:
Mood-Boosting Foods.
What we eat can have a profound effect on how we feel, and feeding our bodies the right sorts of foods can nourish our minds, too.
Here are just a few suggestions of mood-boosting foods to incorporate into your diet.
Golden Milk: a delicious take on self-care.
Warming and delicious, this bright yellow beverage touts several health benefits, including improvements to mood and brain function.
What if Anxiety is Your Body's Way of Expressing Something Deeper?
Ever wonder if your anxiety is trying to tell you something? Anxiety isn’t always just a mental state—it can be your body’s way of signalling that something deeper is going on. Here’s what it might be trying to express:
5 Things I Wish Women Knew About Stress & Female Hormones.
Understanding how female hormones affect stress can help empower you to take control of your well-being. Here are five crucial insights:
Lesser-Known Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety to Watch Out For.
Anxiety often presents in obvious ways, but it can also show up in more subtle forms. Here are some lesser-known signs and symptoms that might indicate you're struggling with anxiety:
5 Common Triggers Affecting Your Mood (and what to do about them!)
If you’ve been feeling moody, irritable, or down lately, it might not just be in your head. Our mood is influenced by a variety of factors, many of which come from our daily habits and surroundings. Here are 5 common triggers that could be affecting your mood—and what you can do to take control: