EMOTIONAL
Whenever I hear someone refer to anger, guilt, depression or fear as “negative emotions,” I wince. That’s like saying that clean mountain water flowing in a brook is “negative.” Water, after all, is energy, just like electricity and wind. They…
A friend recently told me it would be interesting to read an article about ego. I’ve been trying to write this blog for over a month, but have resisted this topic, as my own ego didn’t want to be seen…
The Quiet Intelligence of Water Water has a quiet intelligence that does not force or argue and does not cling to form. And yet, over time, it reshapes mountains, softens stone, nourishes life, and carries away what no longer belongs.…
We live in a world that celebrates visible achievement. The finished project, the daily routine, the packed calendar, the constant stream of updates that suggest everyone else is moving faster, creating more, and accomplishing bigger things. In the middle of…
Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 70! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod, shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 70, June 2026: Melting Resistance, Unleashing Flow We have all been there—the strange, stifling…
There are moments in life that feel as though they have been gently stitched together by grace. SoulTreat 2026 created by The Wellness Universe at Art of Living Retreat Center, in Boone, NC was one of those experiences for me.…
How many different parts of ‘You’ are there? How many ‘Me’s’? We all play different roles at various times. These roles can have many entirely different identities. The roles exist within you. As you walk through life, you often don’t…
You hit it. The revenue line, the title, the client roster, the launch that finally worked. The moment you'd been pointing at for years—you hit it. And for a moment, the satisfaction came. That clean, quiet feeling of done. Of…
June arrives like a warm embrace from the heavens, inviting us to step into the radiant light of summer. The days are longer, the sun lingers lovingly in the sky, and the evenings sparkle with peaceful, starry beauty. This is…
The 21st century is undeniably the age of the impossible — a time when everything that once seemed too distant or unattainable now appears within our immediate reach. Yet, do you know what else has become virtually impossible? It is…
SPIRITUAL
Whenever I hear someone refer to anger, guilt, depression or fear as “negative emotions,” I wince. That’s like saying that clean mountain water flowing in a brook is “negative.” Water, after all, is energy, just like electricity and wind. They…
A friend recently told me it would be interesting to read an article about ego. I’ve been trying to write this blog for over a month, but have resisted this topic, as my own ego didn’t want to be seen…
The Quiet Intelligence of Water Water has a quiet intelligence that does not force or argue and does not cling to form. And yet, over time, it reshapes mountains, softens stone, nourishes life, and carries away what no longer belongs.…
Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 70! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod, shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 70, June 2026: Melting Resistance, Unleashing Flow We have all been there—the strange, stifling…
How many different parts of ‘You’ are there? How many ‘Me’s’? We all play different roles at various times. These roles can have many entirely different identities. The roles exist within you. As you walk through life, you often don’t…
June arrives like a warm embrace from the heavens, inviting us to step into the radiant light of summer. The days are longer, the sun lingers lovingly in the sky, and the evenings sparkle with peaceful, starry beauty. This is…
Healing often begins with awareness. We observe patterns in our lives, recognize the beliefs we've inherited, and begin to understand how past experiences shape our thinking, feeling, and responses to stress. Awareness is a powerful first step. It brings unconscious…
Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 69! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod, shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 69, May 2026: Who Owns These Thoughts? Have you ever been enjoying a perfectly…
Digital toxicity impacts all generations, and the key to overcoming it is having compassionate conversations. While children, teens, adults, and seniors all confront unique digital challenges—from unmanageable screen time and cyberbullying to misinformation and social withdrawal—the main message is clear:…
Welcome, beautiful soul, to the vibrant energy of May. This is a month of blooming, where life gently invites you to open, expand, and shine in your own radiant way. With each affirmation, may you nurture yourself with love, honor…
PHYSICAL
The Gutsy Guide to Eating Out How to enjoy restaurant meals while supporting your gut health, digestion, and long-term healing. Inevitably, when someone considers a 5-Day Gut-Brain Reset, they run into scheduling conflicts. Meaning, there’s always a restaurant meal or…
Clear emotional patterns, support digestion and the nervous system. Prepare the soil for the seeds you’re planting this season. Spring is when your body starts asking for a cleanse. When you work with the gut-heart-mind-Spirit axis, cleansing goes far beyond…
You told yourself you’d rest after the launch. That was three launches ago. Then you said you’d rest after the quarter closed. Then after the team was hired. Then after the kids went back to school. Then after the holidays.…
Did you know that women experience 25% more health problems than men? Yes, you heard it right—from hormonal changes to heart issues, female bodies face a series of challenges that often go unnoticed until they develop into serious health concerns.…
How to Eat Healthy When Your Family Won’t More and more, I'm hearing that women want to eat food that works for them; they’re tired of fitting in at the dinner table. They know the right foods support their digestion,…
Meet Sherry Wuu: A Guide to Embodied Well-Being Sherry Wuu—Chopra Well-Being Coach, yoga and meditation practitioner, and embodied movement guide—helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, inner wisdom, and sense of purpose. Through mindful movement, meditation, and Chakradance-inspired practices, she creates…
There’s a reason we instinctively feel the urge to spring clean. That spring impulse to clear out and refresh applies to more than your home. It feels wonderful to include your body as well! Even the most health-conscious person benefits…
January is the month of fresh starts, and many are inspired to detox at this time of year. But from a seasonal and nervous system perspective, this is actually not the time to do a cleanse, at least not…
When people say “the greatest wealth is health,” it can sound a bit cliché. One of those sayings that gets repeated so often it almost loses meaning. But here’s the reality. When your health is good, you rarely think about…
Celebrating Sober Holidays The holidays arrive wrapped in twinkling lights, familiar music, and the pull of tradition. For many, this season offers comfort and joy, but for those walking the sacred path of sobriety, it can also bring unique challenges.…
SOCIAL
There are moments in life that feel as though they have been gently stitched together by grace. SoulTreat 2026 created by The Wellness Universe at Art of Living Retreat Center, in Boone, NC was one of those experiences for me.…
SoulTreat: Living My Magical Life Magazine Created With Love Some experiences are meant to be remembered long after they end. That is exactly what SoulTreat Retreat is. Created by The Wellness Universe, SoulTreat is more than a retreat; it is…
What does healthy communication look like? I’m doing a deep dive to look at my own communication patterns, like talking a lot to fill up space and interrupting others . . . which has led me down the rabbit hole…
"No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main." - John Donne We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, sometimes half of our waking hours…
Welcome to the 11th installment in my yearlong series on Joy Intelligence™ (JQ)! Building Joyful Communities Fostering connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to collective well-being. Joy has a remarkable way of bringing people together. We’ve all felt it –…
We live in a world that is obsessed with hustle. Everyone seems to be chasing the next big thing: the newest gadget, the flashiest car, the latest app that promises to make life easier but somehow adds more notifications, more…
Have you ever felt like conversations these days are louder than ever, but fewer people are actually listening? Everyone talking. Few listening. Walls going up instead of bridges being built. I see it everywhere—online, on the news, even in families.…
More Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia. It is estimated that approximately 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Deaths due to Alzheimer’s disease are increasing. Between…
Calling heart-led leaders, teachers, and healers: This is your time to stand steady in the storm. We’re living in extraordinary times that call for deep presence and grounded leadership. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Maybe others…
Around the world, we humans enjoy lighting up the darkness and creating celebrations. We gather in the glow of flickering candles, lanterns, bonfires, and fireworks to celebrate life and light. Cultural holidays brighten long nights. Personal milestones honor the gift…
OCCUPATIONAL
Peak Performance Starts Beyond Physical Training Many people associate athletic success with intense training sessions, strength exercises, and technical skills. While these elements matter, they represent only one part of the picture. Holistic wellness recognizes that athletic performance is influenced…
In today's workplaces, people collaborate with colleagues, clients, and partners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. While differences in language, customs, and communication styles can sometimes create challenges, they can also become a source of strength when approached with…
Many workplaces still operate on an outdated assumption: if employees are pushed harder, they will produce more. While short bursts of pressure can sometimes improve focus, making pressure the default management style comes at a cost. Research from Gallup estimates…
We live in a world that celebrates visible achievement. The finished project, the daily routine, the packed calendar, the constant stream of updates that suggest everyone else is moving faster, creating more, and accomplishing bigger things. In the middle of…
The Hidden Source of Workplace Fatigue When you feel low on energy, you probably blame a poor sleep cycle, a heavy workload, an unhealthy diet, or stress. While these factors certainly play a role, another contributor is often overlooked: the…
You hit it. The revenue line, the title, the client roster, the launch that finally worked. The moment you'd been pointing at for years—you hit it. And for a moment, the satisfaction came. That clean, quiet feeling of done. Of…
Simple Digital Tools to Protect Your Health, Focus, and Energy on Busy Days Do you know that working more than 55 hours per week puts you at a greater risk of anxiety and burnout? When you operate at that intensity,…
Have you ever felt a disconnect between you and your work, that blah feeling? Or has your desk ever felt like a graveyard of old pages and coffee mugs? If yes, then you are not alone. We have been told…
A Story Many of Us Know Too Well Sarah, a talented writer, finally landed a project with a publishing company. At first, she was thrilled. But as a perfectionist, she found herself rereading the same line repeatedly. She convinced herself…
You told yourself you’d rest after the launch. That was three launches ago. Then you said you’d rest after the quarter closed. Then after the team was hired. Then after the kids went back to school. Then after the holidays.…
ENVIRONMENTAL
Do you know that we spend 90% of our time at home? Interesting, right? And yet somehow we feel more foggy and disillusioned, as if our thinking bits are dying. Well, we can point the finger at societal pressure this…
How the Nervous System Responds to Stress It is not only this chaotic century that has pushed humans to rediscover the importance of nature and calm; this understanding has existed since the earliest moments of human history. As William Wordsworth…
In the business landscape, wellness is a strategic (and moral) necessity. Companies across the world are rethinking how office environments shape performance, creativity, and long-term organizational health. But while trend-driven amenities—treadmill desks, pet-friendly zones, artisan coffee bars—come and go, one…
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, creative costumes, and lots of treats. But as exciting as the holiday is, it can also lead to significant waste—from single-use decorations to plastic candy wrappers and fast fashion costumes. With more people…
In an era of advanced technology and scientific progress, one might assume that the products we consume and wear would be rigorously tested and free from harmful substances. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different. Toxins, including chemicals and pollutants, continue…
Clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for sustaining optimal health and well-being. Regardless of whether you're at home or in the office, having access to quality drinking water is paramount for staying hydrated and maintaining overall health.…
It's that time of the year again – August is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it's National Water Quality Month! In this blog, we're going to dive into the importance of water quality, its…
Forest fires have emerged as a global concern due to their destructive impact on air quality and the subsequent health risks they pose to populations. These fires, often caused by human activities such as agriculture and deforestation, release significant amounts…
Go green as you clean and all the world, including you, wins! –…
In this article, WU World Changer Rosemary Levesque shares from personal and professional experience some reasons why toxicity may be blocking you from achieving optimal health. I was so toxic that I miscarried my first child, forgot to breathe while…
INTELLECTUAL
Momentum isn’t just something you “create” with strategy. For many wellness leaders, momentum is something you restore—when your inner clarity matches your outer actions. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the right things and still not moving forward the…
There’s a quiet kind of frustration I see constantly in the wellness space. Not the “I hate marketing” kind. The deeper kind. The kind where you know you’re gifted. Your clients get results. You’ve done the training, built the tools,…
I used to think freedom meant having more time. Then I thought it meant more money. Then I thought once I had my life, health, work and relationships sorted, I’d finally relax and enjoy it. That part never really arrived.…
The news today portrays us living in a “dog-eat-dog world,” where everyone is divided, separate, and pitted against each other. I’d like to offer a different perspective if you care to immerse yourself with me. I went to my first…
Why Your "Successful" Business Might Be Built on Borrowed Values You're saying yes when you mean no. Not dramatically. Not obviously. Just... quietly. Consistently. In ways you've learned to rationalize. "It's not that bad." "They've been with me from the…
Featuring Laura Ballerini, Graphic Designer and Brand Champion, a resource for your well-being. As a member of The Wellness Universe, and Best-Selling Author of the book The Green Velvet Chair: Sometimes Inspiration Comes from the Most Unlikely Places, we wanted to share a bit…
Meet Laura Ballerini, a seasoned designer, creative visionary, and founder of BluBrown Communications, a boutique design studio that has been transforming ideas into compelling visual stories for more than 25 years. In this interview blog, we share Laura's creative journey,…
“Time is free, but it’s priceless.” – Harvey Mackay There’s an irony to my corporate tagline, “We make every pixel count.” When I first came up with it 26 years ago, it was to signify that I don’t do lipstick.…
Fear doesn’t storm in with trembling hands. It walks into boardrooms in a tailored suit. It hides inside ambition. It disguises itself as “perfect timing,” “market research,” or “team harmony.” Beneath the polished surface, fear drives the agenda. Your agenda. …
Reimagining Success Inside Conscious Corporations You’re doing a lot. Writing business plans, managing growth, nurturing culture, staying visible, chasing the newest trend... But it still feels like you’re stuck on a treadmill. You’re moving, working hard, but the traction just…
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