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April 21, 2025

Beyond Mindfulness: Unconventional Coping Mechanisms for High-Stress Jobs

In today's fast-paced world, high-stress jobs are becoming increasingly common. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and constantly adapt can take a significant toll on our mental and emotional well-being. While traditional coping mechanisms lik…

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April 14, 2025

Alcohol's Impact on the Brain: Beyond Relaxation and Red Wine

Welcome to a deeper exploration of alcohol's impact on the brain. Often, we perceive alcohol as a social lubricant, a relaxant, or even a sophisticated accompaniment to a meal, like a glass of red wine. But beneath the surface of these commonplace p…

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April 7, 2025

Your Brain on Social Anxiety: The Neuroscience Behind Fear and Loneliness

Welcome back to the blog! In this post, we're diving deep into the neuroscience of social anxiety. As many of you know, we recently released an episode titled "Social Anxiety & the Loneliness Epidemic" where we discussed the challenges of social…

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March 24, 2025

The Power of Art Therapy: Healing and Self-Discovery Through Creative Expression

Welcome to the blog! In this post, we'll be diving deep into the world of art therapy, exploring its transformative potential for healing and self-discovery. Art therapy offers a unique approach to mental and emotional well-being, providing a creati…

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March 17, 2025

ADHD in Women: Why Diagnosis Often Comes Later in Life

Many women with ADHD face a unique struggle: delayed diagnosis. Often, their symptoms are overlooked, misattributed, or dismissed, leading to years of frustration and misunderstanding. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this delay, the so…

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March 6, 2025

The Science of Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the Dopamine Connection

This blog post delves into the fascinating and complex science of cannabis, exploring the intricate relationship between THC, CBD, and dopamine. We'll unravel some common misconceptions surrounding cannabis's effects on mental health, emphasizing th…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Change Talk and the Power of Self-Motivation in MI

This blog post delves into the core principles of motivational interviewing (MI) and explores the crucial role of "change talk" in facilitating positive behavioral shifts. We'll examine how encouraging patients to articulate their own desires, abili…

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Feb. 18, 2025

The Complexities of Chronic Pain: Beyond Physical Damage

This blog post expands on the themes discussed in our latest podcast episode, "Treating Back Pain and Trending on Tik Tok," which featured neurosurgeon and content creator Dr. Betsy Grunch. While the episode focused specifically on back pain, the un…

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Feb. 10, 2025

The Mind-Body Connection: How Exercise Impacts Mental Well-being

This blog post explores the mind-body connection: that fascinating interplay between exercise and mental health, a topic we delve into deeply in our latest podcast episode. We'll unpack the science behind how physical activity influences brain funct…

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Feb. 3, 2025

ADHD and Misinformation in the Digital Age

This blog post delves into the complex relationship between ADHD and misinformation in the digital age, particularly focusing on the impact of social media. In our latest podcast episode, "ADHD In the Media," we explored many of these issues, and th…

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