You know that moment when you sit down to relax after a long day, thinking you’ll just check one thing on your phone… and suddenly an hour has disappeared? Or maybe you’ve noticed yourself reaching for your phone during every quiet moment—waiting for the tea kettle to boil, sitting in the waiting room, even during […]

Have you ever had the feeling that the world feels a little heavier than it should? That getting out of bed requires more energy than you seem to have? If these moments sound familiar, you’re not alone. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner for more than 15 years, I hear these experiences almost daily. The truth […]

“So place the acorn of yourself here, in the patch of soil that is your life, and let the growing begin.”— Asia Suler, Mirrors in the Earth There’s something profound that happens when we step outside and truly see the world around us. Not the hurried glance as we rush from car to building, but […]

What you eat and when you eat it can significantly impact your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, especially for women over 60. As hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and medication interactions influence how our bodies process food and regulate sleep cycles, small adjustments to your eating patterns can make a profound difference in your rest.
This isn’t about restrictive dieting or complicated meal plans. It’s about nourishing your body in ways that support natural sleep rhythms while honoring your preferences and lifestyle. From tart cherry juice rich in natural melatonin to magnesium-packed almonds and calcium-rich leafy greens, certain foods have been scientifically shown to promote better sleep quality.
Learn which sleep-supporting nutrients work best for mature women, discover gentle meal timing strategies, and create your personalized nutrition plan for restorative sleep. Sweet dreams start with mindful nourishment, one gentle choice at a time.

Sleep problems in older women are reaching epidemic proportions, yet most of us have been told they’re simply “part of aging.” As a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has spent over 15 years working specifically with women navigating their 60s and beyond, I can tell you this harmful myth is keeping millions of women from the […]

You know that delicious moment when your head sinks into the pillow, your body sighs, and your whole system whispers, “Finally.” That’s not just comfort—it’s medicine. Sleep is more than a pause in your day—it’s the deepest reset your brain and body know. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how disrupted sleep can […]

Halloween can bring out all kinds of scary ghouls and goblins. But did you know that the scariest thing about Halloween is how the excess sugar you eat can fuel your anxiety and depression?

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. 

Yoga nidra meditation is “yogic sleep.” Through a series of guided instructions the body is led into a state of supreme relaxation where the unconscious and subconscious mind awaken, opening the potential for deep healing.

Aside from shifting your focus from your physical symptoms to something as simple as your breath, breathing has a direct effect on the mind-body connection.