“When did my fear begin?” “What kind of help did I get with my fear?” “How did my parents handle their fear?” “What was I told about fear? Everybody has fear, don’t be afraid, just keep going—be brave, get over it!” “Why don’t I know how to get rid of fear? Can I get rid […]
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Oftentimes, as women, we get so caught up in being something and someone else that we forget who we are. Or we may never have known. Between programming, societal expectations and our environment, sometimes we are born into roles that are already in place. Daughter. Employee. Wife. Caregiver. The strong one. The one who holds
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Meet Laurina Anderson, MSW: A Life/Energy Coach, Speaker and Transformational Guide Laurina Anderson, MSW, CEO LA Coaching LLC, Life/Energy Coach, speaker, and transformational guide, is devoted to helping individuals release the emotional, mental, and energetic patterns that keep them stuck. Through her unique integration of psychological expertise and embodied spiritual awareness, Laurina empowers people to
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Embrace the Light and Spark Awareness There is always a brilliant light of hope—even in the face of rising mental health challenges and heartbreaking suicide statistics among LGBTQIA+ communities. Awareness is not abstract. It’s personal. It begins in the quiet corners of our lives, in the moments we rarely talk about—the moments that shape us.
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One of the most common myths right now is the idea that you can, and need to, reset your nervous system. In the land of one-size-fits-all, this reset is supposed to happen in seconds. Flip a switch and get back on the productivity train. This idea persists because it’s partly true. Breath, sound, and movement
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When I offered to write some blogs for the Wellness Universe, my offer was immediately accepted. “We’d love it if you would write something about Fear,” was the response, “something about how to deal with the different types of fear.” By now, I’m a recognized expert on emotions—what they are, why we have them, what
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High achievers often learn early how to hide their stress behind a practiced smile. Whether they are athletes under stadium lights, caregivers working through the night, firefighters running into danger, or musicians performing through trembling hands, they carry a lifetime of pressure that rarely shows on their faces. The smile becomes a shield—a way to
High Achievers at High Risk: How to Release Stress and Reclaim Joy Read More »
When we were kids, daydreaming came naturally. We could drift off into another world without trying. One minute we were sitting in a classroom, and the next we were imagining entire lives where anything was possible. We could be explorers or superheroes or artists. We could build imaginary kingdoms, go on adventures in our minds,
Introduction: Why Gratitude Matters in Healing Gratitude is often spoken of as a soft, almost sentimental practice, such as writing in a journal, saying “thank you,” or pausing to notice beauty. While those practices can be profound, gratitude is much more than a pleasant habit. Science now demonstrates that gratitude has measurable effects on the
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“You are not your pain. You are the pulse beneath it.” ~ Jean Voice Dart When pain becomes chronic and prevents us from living with passion and purpose, we face significant challenges. How can we move out of the shadow of chronic pain and begin to experience contentment, gratitude, and joy? More than 50 million
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