Meditation and Mental Health

Here you’ll find gentle, supportive guidance for navigating the emotional ups and downs of life—especially in your 40s and beyond. From managing stress and anxiety to processing grief and cultivating daily serenity, these reflections and practices are grounded in both mental health training and holistic wisdom to help you feel more present, resilient, and at peace.

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Prevention isn’t about huge overhauls or overnight transformations. It’s about small, intentional choices that we make daily.

March 28, 2025

There is a quiet kind of power in learning how to say no. Not the sharp-edged no that cuts and leaves wounds. But the soft, steady no that comes from knowing yourself deeply.

March 28, 2025

While grief can feel isolating, know that you are not alone

February 17, 2025

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When it comes to reducing stress, it’s essential to prioritize our physical and mental well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of our lives.

April 11, 2024

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Let’s talk about how you can prepare and handle stress during the holidays.

November 18, 2020

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Change can be hard.  No matter what, even if we’re looking for something new, we can meet resistance.  And we can struggle.

November 11, 2020

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We all know the expression “fake it till you make it”.  It’s not one of my favorites but I fully agree with the message.  My interpretation of it is that even if you don’t feel like it, you do it anyway.

November 4, 2020

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We can’t control the world (thank goodness!) but we can control ourselves.  By taking the best care of ourselves and our own small world we can make a significant difference.

October 22, 2020

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Did you know that panic attacks are one of most frequent reasons why people go to the emergency room?  There are key differences between anxiety and panic. 

October 1, 2020

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Anger is something all of us struggle with.  Of all of the emotions, it can be one of the most difficult to handle.  Once it takes a hold, the energy within it is all consuming, making it difficult to access our rational brain.  It can be extremely difficult if not impossible to let it go.

September 24, 2020