By Mary Maynard September is a stressful transitional time period for everyone. It was driven home to me this past week as I had the privilege of teaching coping skills to a committed group of preschool teachers returning to a demanding work setting. Meticulous teachers that they are, they requested a synopsis of the points we … Continue reading Back to Basics
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Struggle and The Gift of Living in the Moment
by Betsy Muller Wise prophets throughout time have advised that the path to true peace and enlightenment is found in the present moment. This is makes perfect sense when life is peachy, however when things seriously suck, who wants to be fully present to that? Years of failed attempts at being in the “now” must … Continue reading Struggle and The Gift of Living in the Moment
Dude, I’m calling you out!
Dude… I’m Calling You Out! Inspiration for my blog posts come in many different ways. Sometimes its something I read, see, or more often than not, its something I hear. These moments are surreal. For a moment the conversation I am overhearing becomes amplified; as if spoken through a mega-phone. A sentence is grabbed out … Continue reading Dude, I’m calling you out!
How can I lose weight? I had surgery for cancer four years ago and can’t take estrogen or any soy products. I’ve tried everything.
The ongoing vigilance you are using to keep your body healthy is wonderful! You are truly “doing it all”. The surgical removal of your ovaries and uterus is considered to be a shocking trauma to your body overall. The consequence of the hormones leaving your body rapidly is called “traumatic menopause.” You may hear the term … Continue reading How can I lose weight? I had surgery for cancer four years ago and can’t take estrogen or any soy products. I’ve tried everything.
