Mental Health & Neuroplasticity

Includes ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, brain-NS connection, etc.

Somatic-based healing for addiction recovery with Rachel Martin

2024-05-06T12:59:40-07:00Addiction and Recovery, Healing Trauma, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

Suppressed anger, parental (mis)attunement, and… Is addiction really genetic?  These are the kinds of big topics and questions I discuss with drug rehab counsellor, Rachel Martin, in our NEW long-form chat, titled ‘Somatic-based healing for addiction recovery.’ Rachel is a SmartBody SmartMind (SBSM) alum as well as a [...]

How to become more accountable with your health practices

2024-04-20T14:57:01-07:00Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity|

If you struggle with self-accountability, resistance, or procrastination…or feel like you rely on others (gurus, coaches, accountability buddies) to do the “right” thing for your own health and wellness…this week’s short and sweet vlog is for you. In it, I cover:  Where this lack [...]

Meditation & Mindfulness 101. An interview with Chris Dierkes

2024-04-20T15:36:36-07:00Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Practitioners & Professionals, Spirituality & Somatic Bypass|

Many people ask me if meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and other mind-body practices will help them heal. This is a loaded question that’s difficult to answer in a few words. So today I’m re-sharing an important long-form interview with my colleague, mentor, and friend Chris Dierkes. “Meditation & Mindfulness [...]