What is the biology behind high “functioning” anxiety? In today’s blog, we are breaking down what may be happening inside the body (and the nervous system) when it comes to experiencing high “functioning” anxiety.

On avoiding burnout, challenging “hustle” culture, and deepening our relationship with rest and ourselves for mental wellbeing.

Our inner critic is often fueled by cognitive distortions which are internal mental filters and biases that often leave us second guessing ourselves as well as feeling badly about ourselves. Learn how you can use the 4 C’s to modify these unhelpful thoughts and change the way your inner critic speaks to yourself.

Trauma is not just a category of experiences, it is also about our response to those experiences. An ongoing stressor can be a traumatic experience, as can the betrayal of trust in a relationship, a physical accident, or suddenly losing someone important to you.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist struggling with High “Functioning” Anxiety. I’m sharing a little bit more about my experience with high-functioning” anxiety, to provide insight AND make you feel a little less alone. Plus, I include my free HFA downloadable resource if it is helpful.

Nonviolent Communication: Returning home to our needs, practicing deep listening, and finding our way through conflict.

We continue the conversation with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kelsey Myers, as she discusses the bidirectional relationship inflammation and mental health.

Our naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kelsey Myers, breaks down what inflammation is and small changes you can make to you daily life that can help improve this problem.

We are wired for both social connection and for acting defensive in order to protect ourselves and our nervous system is part of this equation. This means, in order to create positive social connections — we need to feel safe enough.

A discussion onsocial media, comparison, and how to mitigate some of the less-than-ideal effects of too much time scrolling on mental health.

The upside of technology: Five holistic apps & podcasts to help you thrive.

Exploring what biohacking is, how to do it, and why it is good for your mental and physical health.

Creating a life worth living is all about finding pleasure in the small moments of our everyday life. By identifying our values and the small things that bring joy and contentment in our everyday life, we are able to create a life worth living.

Brainspotting is a mind-body therapy that can allow for more rapid and deeper processing. This method is a bit different than traditional talk therapy in that you and your therapist are using eye locations to access deeper regions of your brain as well as your body.

Our vagus nerve is the cranial nerve that is responsible for soothing our nervous system in moments of stress. It’s known as the “mind-body connection,” because it runs from our brain down to the bottom of our digestive system.

Understanding what validation is, why it is essential to our relationships, and how to practice in real life.

Our massage therapist, Nicki, uses a science-based approach to provide customized massages. She specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy, which studies how the brain and muscles communicate with each other and create referral pain patterns in the body. These patterns can be created by habitual daily movements, or from traumatic experiences that create patterns of muscle contraction as a protective barrier.

When we end up feeling overwhelmed, it’s a sign that we’re struggling. Take a moment to consider how this shows up for you. Do you notice it in your mind, or in your body?

Often it might feel overwhelming to try and get your teen to agree to spend time with you. GRAPES are a skill you can do individually or with someone else and helps us manage our self-care.

It’s about that time of the year when we start holiday shopping. Are you looking for gifts that support healing + mental health for your loved ones this year? We’ve got you covered. From navigating anxiety to gifts for children and adolescents, our team at Nourished Wellness Group has put together a Holiday Gift Guide for you.