EMOTIONAL
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…
After more than five decades as a practicing psychotherapist, beginning in 1972, I have sat with fear in nearly every form it can take. I have witnessed it in quiet anxiety and overwhelming panic, in subtle hesitation and life-paralyzing dread.…
Honestly, by the time we hit 40, most of us haven’t put ourselves first in decades. Not really. And it didn’t happen in one big moment either. It didn’t happen overnight. These are habits that build over the years until…
There is something profoundly simple and profoundly sacred about the breath. It moves quietly through every moment of our lives. We breathe when we sleep. We breathe when we speak, move, grieve, or celebrate. Most of the time, we do…
Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 68! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod, shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 68, April: A Path to Peace of Mind Have you noticed that people often…
Finding my mission was harsh—I was unceremoniously dumped from my marriage of 8 years, along with my toddler. That’s how I found out I was full of anger! I had no support, so my little child started living in an…
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…
Well, hello April! We’ve been waiting all winter for your arrival. April arrives with soft rain, tender blossoms, and the quiet promise of new growth. Just as the earth awakens and new life begins reaching toward the light, our hearts…
That presentation you've been "polishing" for three months? It was ready in week two. The restructuring plan sitting in your drafts folder? You've rewritten that executive summary eleven times already. The strategy hasn't changed. Just the font. The difficult conversation…
The Gen Z Paradox Gen Z is the living embodiment of the word paradox. It's the generation that was promised flying cars and hoverboards, and instead got ten different monthly subscriptions. Interestingly, they live in a global village, having tens…
SPIRITUAL
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…
There is something profoundly simple and profoundly sacred about the breath. It moves quietly through every moment of our lives. We breathe when we sleep. We breathe when we speak, move, grieve, or celebrate. Most of the time, we do…
Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 68! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod, shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 68, April: A Path to Peace of Mind Have you noticed that people often…
Finding my mission was harsh—I was unceremoniously dumped from my marriage of 8 years, along with my toddler. That’s how I found out I was full of anger! I had no support, so my little child started living in an…
Well, hello April! We’ve been waiting all winter for your arrival. April arrives with soft rain, tender blossoms, and the quiet promise of new growth. Just as the earth awakens and new life begins reaching toward the light, our hearts…
Meet Janette Stuart: A Guide to Angelic Connection and Heart-Centered Self-Care Janette supports individuals in reconnecting with their inner peace, divine guidance, and emotional well-being through gentle, heart-centered practices. Blending intuitive insight with angelic connection, she creates nurturing spaces where…
Meet Bradford W. Tilden: A Guide to Transformational Sound Healing Bradford W. Tilden—sound healer, composer, and teacher of Universal White Time Healing—helps people restore balance and awaken their inner potential through the power of sound and frequency. Using angelic and…
There’s a version of you that feels more grounded, more brave, more free. Not because life becomes perfect, but because you become clearer about what you’re available for… and what you’re not. Stepping into your greatest self doesn’t require a…
As winter softens its hold and spring begins to whisper through the air, the world reminds us of one of life’s simplest yet most profound truths: healing begins with presence. The buds appear without rushing. The earth softens in her…
Meet Theresa Micheletti: A Compassionate Guide for Life’s Transitions Theresa Micheletti—Spiritual Life Coach, channel, energy healer, and hypnotist—is devoted to helping people navigate life’s most tender transitions with grace and compassion. Through her heart-centered approach, Theresa creates a safe space…
PHYSICAL
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.…
“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…
Recently, I went down a rabbit hole on Dr. David Hawkins' scale of human consciousness. He talks about it in his book, Power vs Force. I wrote this article, then asked ChatGPT for Hawkins calibrations for what I've outlined below. …
You’re about to receive a system upgrade. I encourage you to let this article land in your system and to follow up with one simple change in habit. If you do, I guarantee it'll transform your life. Like most things…
When it comes to healing your gut lining, there’s a lot of confusion out there. Understandably so, because there’s a lot of buzz about gut healing right now, it’s a complicated topic, so there are a lot of half-truths, misinformation, and…
SOCIAL
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…
Managing chronic pain during the holidays can be challenging. The season is often filled with social gatherings, travel, and various obligations that can increase stress and exacerbate pain. However, with thoughtful planning and a focus on self-care, it’s possible to…
OCCUPATIONAL
Wellness Leader Momentum is a practical series for wellness professionals who want sustainable growth. Part 1 named the gap (no pathway + no platform). Part 2 restored inner momentum. Part 3 shows how aligned visibility compounds through credibility, ecosystems, and…
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…
That presentation you've been "polishing" for three months? It was ready in week two. The restructuring plan sitting in your drafts folder? You've rewritten that executive summary eleven times already. The strategy hasn't changed. Just the font. The difficult conversation…
Meet Carol Abrahamson, Founder & CEO, Book Award Mastery: Recognition + Status That Change Everything As a publishing industry insider since the 1970s, a former book awards judge and multi-award-winner for some of her 42 nonfiction books she’s written to…
You've read 47 books on boundaries. You still said yes to that thing yesterday. You know exactly what you want, right down to the finest detail. You've journaled about it. Dreamt about it. Made vision boards. Told your therapist. Told…
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,…
Meet Jill “GiGi” Austin: A Transformational Leadership Guide Jill “GiGi” Austin, CEO of GrowthFlows, bestselling author, speaker, and transformational leadership guide, is devoted to helping individuals step fully into their leadership potential and create meaningful impact. Through her dynamic blend…
It's Sunday night; you're already dreading Monday—not because you hate your work, but because you can't figure out why it still feels like pushing a boulder uphill after all these years. You've done everything right. The credentials are there. The…
Ever felt like work just never lets up? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced workplace, mental health isn’t just “nice to talk about” . . . it’s a real, measurable part of employee wellbeing and performance. In fact, about 74%…
It can feel like no matter how hard you work, your to-do list never gets shorter. Your home starts to feel neglected, your mind feels constantly cluttered, and you’re running on fumes . . . barely holding it together until…
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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