What Is the Residue from COVID?
A Social Work and Functional Nutrition Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic did not end when infection rates declined or restrictions lifted. Instead, it left behind a complex residue—biological, psychological, and social—that continues to shape individual lives and collective well-being. From a social work and functional nutrition perspective, this residue is not just about lingering symptoms; it […]
How the Amygdala and Thinking Work Together
A Functional Nutrition & Social Work Perspective Have you ever reacted instantly to something—your heart racing, your thoughts spiraling—before you had time to “think it through”? That moment is a perfect example of the dynamic relationship between the amygdala and your higher thinking brain. From a functional nutrition and social work perspective, understanding this partnership […]
Identify: Is Your Fear Real or Imagined?
Fear is one of the most powerful human emotions. It can protect us from danger, sharpen our instincts, and prompt life-saving decisions. Yet fear can also become distorted—magnified by stress, trauma, or biochemical imbalance—until it no longer reflects present reality. From both a functional nutrition and social work perspective, understanding whether fear is rooted in […]
How the Amygdala and Thinking Work Together
A Functional Nutrition & Social Work Perspective Have you ever reacted instantly to something—your heart racing, your thoughts spiraling—before you had time to “think it through”? That moment is a perfect example of the dynamic relationship between the amygdala and your higher thinking brain. From a functional nutrition and social work perspective, understanding this partnership […]
The Wellness Industry: Promise, Pitfalls, and Mental Health Support
A Functional Nutrition and Social Work Perspective The wellness industry has exploded over the past decade. From supplements and detoxes to breathwork apps and biohacking routines, wellness is now a multi-billion-dollar global movement. At its best, the industry has helped normalize conversations about mental health, gut health, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation. At its […]
Highly Sensitive Meaning
On and off I hear the term “Highly Sensitive” but what does highly sensitive really mean? In Blog 131 it was discussed how some individuals are avoiders, and some people are seekers when it comes to external stimulation. This is because some individuals are sensitive to stimuli. The term highly sensitive can bring about shame […]
Social Rewilding
Rewilding is a term used to define a form of ecological restoration aimed at increasing biodiversity and restoring a natural process. Unlike other forms of ecological restoration, rewilding aspires to reduce human influence on ecosystems. There is a second terminology regarding rewilding that is called social rewilding. Which I think is just as important. This […]
Stress
The role of stress can be both a mental and physical strain. Stress comes from when demands are made upon you that exceed your resources. It is also difficult when role expectations are unclear or conflicting. Like when you have three children that have to be in 4 different places at 5 different times and […]
Mental Health of a Family Member
Depression, schizophrenia, and ADHD are umbrella terms that encompass disorders with widely differing brain chemistries and symptoms. These conditions often have “ripple” effect” on families, creating tension, uncertainty, stress and can change how people live their lives. Different members and different families are likely affected in different ways. The term “well-being” is often used as […]
The Art of Waiting
In the previous blogs I talked about fear and faith. The art of waiting or the art of patience needs to be the next discussion. The art of waiting can be an experience of not having things working right, like technology, your car, or the water heater in your basement just blew and there is […]
Waiting is Believing
Sitting with uncertainty is uncomfortable and challenging. There was an experiment at Stanford University in 1972 called, The Marshmallow Experiment. Psychologist Walter Mitchel led the study, a child was offered a choice between one small but immediate reward, or two small rewards if they waited for a period of time. During the experiment the researcher […]
Faith is “Even If”
There is the thought of having faith in the outcome “even if” involves trusting in something, even when facing uncertainty or challenges, and that faith is not dependent on circumstances or outcomes. We talked about “what if” in Blog #118. The difference between the Phrases “Fear is” and Faith is even if” is that fear […]