Blogs
Our community leaders actively contribute to the Wild About Wellness Community on a numerous topics focused on holistic health and wellness. A few of the community blogs are posted here for you to enjoy. Join the Wild About Wellness Community membership to have access to numerous topics with valuable and practical information, insights and stories through articles, videos, recorded interviews and events focused on empowerment, healing and transformation. Together we have created a safe space to explore, learn and grow.
Fulfillment: Practicing the Purposeful Pivot
Written by Stephanie Orphanacos Are you comfortable? Are you free from pain and discomfort? Are things generally okay? If so, there’s a good chance you might be short-changing yourself. Our brains...
Harnessing Energy Healing, Vibrational Medicine and Nature Therapy
In our fast-paced, modern world, the pursuit of holistic health and well-being has never been more vital. As a Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner and Coach with a deep understanding of Energy Healing, Vibrational Medicine, and Nature Therapy, I’ve witnessed the profound impact these practices can have on our mental, emotional, and physical health. In this article, I want to share insights into how these powerful modalities can enhance your journey to holistic well-being and offer a pathway to lasting transformation.
Beyond The Physical: Exploring The Four Pillars of Holistic Well-being
Our bodies are innately designed to heal themselves; we realize this is true, but did you know there is a whole other aspect to your being?
Many people go through life without any awareness of their body or their being. We are human but basically, we are animals; in Latin anima means breath. If we think about that for a moment, without breath we do not exist; there is so much more to our beings than our physical bodies.
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Path to Fulfillment and Impact
As a Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner and Coach, I’ve had the honor of working with and celebrating incredible women who are driven by their values, collaboration, and the desire to make a positive impact in the world—each in their unique way.
Neurodivergence is a beautiful spectrum that can bring creativity, innovation, and unique problem-solving abilities to the forefront. But it can also come with challenges that make daily life feel a bit different, often requiring ongoing resilience and access to resources.
Mastering the Feedback Loop: How Constructive Criticism Can Elevate Product Development
In the world of product development, feedback is more than just a tool—it’s a vital element that drives growth and improvement. However, learning to accept and utilize feedback effectively can be a challenge. It requires a mindset shift from seeing criticism as a negative experience to viewing it as a crucial step towards refining your work.
From Gut to Brain: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition and Mental Wellness
Welcome to our Holistic Health and Wellness Community! As a Neuro-linguistic Practitioner and coach with a background in health science, I invite you to a discussion on The Gut-Brain Connection and Nutritional Wellness. In our next community meeting, we’ll explore the powerful relationship between gut health and mental well-being and discuss dietary interventions that can enhance both.
Understanding Grief Specific to the Pandemic
Like any grieving experience the pandemic is personal, it will be different for each of us. Over the past four years you may have found an internal battle that includes loneliness, empowerment, confusion, clarity, frustration, terror, and alienation. For many there can be discomfort, perhaps a disengagement, a waiting for things to return to normal, or even feelings life can no longer continue. We may find ourselves pulling away from everything we know resulting in even further feelings of isolation. We are left alone in our experience and in the cumulative emotions, without the tools to process what shows up. This is grief!
Why I Say ‘No to Fireworks’ on Canada Day
Today we celebrate Canada Day, and while many enjoy the vibrant fireworks displays that light up the sky, I choose not to attend these events. This decision is rooted in my commitment as a trauma-informed coach and my deep compassion for those affected by the loud explosions and bright flashes.
Understanding Ourselves
The polyvagal theory, coming out of the work of Stephen Porges discusses the key role the vagus nerve plays in regulating our emotional state. Depending on external factors, our brain via the vagus nerve orchestrates a response to either fight, freeze or feel calm and socially engaged. This sense of connection is possible when we feel a sense of safety.
Mindfulness and Polyvagal Theory in Daily Life
By combining mindfulness practices with an understanding of Polyvagal Theory, you can create a holistic approach to managing your stress and enhancing your well-being.
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