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Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and am so excited to have Dr. Liz Lyster on the show today. 167: Menopause, bioidentical hormones, and women’s health with Dr. Liz Lyster Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode: – Why is menopause happening earlier and earlier? – What are ...

We’re headed off on a little adventure, so I figured this was a perfect post topic for today: weird things I bring on vacation. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! We’re living it up in Hawaii 🙂 It felt like a good time for this post topic. When it comes to ...

Mental health problems affect an estimated one in five children and young people (CYP) in England (NHS Digital, 2003), with similarly high rates reported internationally. As many readers will know, mental health services struggle to meet this high level of demand, meaning ...

Sharing my thoughts on rebounding and why it’s a fun addition to my wellness routine. Hi friends! Hope you’re having a lovely morning! We’re headed to Hawaii for a bit! I’ll share more of the fun in upcoming posts and you can always find me on IG stories. Today, I wanted to chat about ...

At the turn of the 20th century, cities around the world had a crappy problem that was getting worse by the day. Literally. Metropolises were rapidly growing in population, and thus so did the number of horse-drawn carriages to transport people from place to place. The problem? Horses generate a ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the relationship between employment and mental health has never been more crucial. Not only does employment provide financial stability, but also a sense of purpose, social connection, and routine. Consequently, those who are unemployed are ...

As part of my operation “Revisit the past 15 years of Nerd Fitness,” and after writing about our ​Never 2 in a Row Rule​, I updated one of the most popular posts and ideas I’ve ever put together: ​20 Seconds of Courage​. What started as an obscure line from an obscure Matt Damon movie, We Bought ...

In England, around 15.4 million people live with at least one long-term medical condition (LTCs), and nearly a third of these individuals also experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression, worsening their health outcomes and increasing mortality risks ...

A few weeks ago, I got a parking ticket. I went to meet up with a group of friends at a bar in Nashville, and forgot to pay the $5 for parking at the parking terminal on my way in. After about 45 minutes, while sitting in the restaurant, I remembered. Oh crap. I ran out to my car, and sure ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) also known as ‘bipolar affective disorder’, is a mental health condition associated with changes in mood (usually between depression and mania), with stable mood periods in between. It has a worldwide prevalence of 1.2% (Merikangas, 2009). The ...

I spent the past week in The Land of Shadow. It was miserable. I loved almost every minute of it. I recently finished playing Shadow of the Erd Tree, the expansion for 2022’s game of the year, Elden Ring. In case you’re unfamiliar, Elden Ring is an action-adventure game where you play as an ...

With one of the lowest incarceration rates globally, Norway is recognised as having one of the world’s most progressive and humane approaches to prison with a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration (Berger, 2016). Nevertheless, like most prison populations, there is a ...