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We have partnered with a diverse group of blog contributors including Counsellors, a Family and Marriage Therapist, Mindfulness and Meditation Coach, Registered Dietician, Naturopathic Physician as well as members of our community. Our goal is to support this community through thought provoking, encouraging and practical blog content aimed at strengthening your mental and emotional health.
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Most Recent Blog Posts…
Is your glass ‘half-virus’ or ‘half-full’ right now?
Trying to be 'less unhappy' in a world where there are so many sad and scary things going on is basically impossible… So if you’re doing that, I would highly recommend you STOP because honestly - you’re wasting your time. However, if you are wanting to be more happy...
Working With Aversion: How to overcome the things that hold us back.
Have you ever found yourself in situations that feel uncomfortable? Ones that you try to avoid but yet tend to repeat themselves? As long as we continue to try and side-step around these things we remain trapped in a cycle that will tend to repeat itself. By instead...
If You Want Strong Mental Health, Don’t Forget to Sweat
Exercise has become an extremely important part of my self-care routine. I love the way I feel after a good workout and the changes I see in my body over time. More importantly than this, exercise is essential for my mental health. I have written before about my...
A Healthy Gut Equals a Happy Mind
If you've never considered the reality that the food choices you put in your body can significantly affect the way your mind functions, I'm here to tell you that the saying “you are what you eat” was right. Moreover, you are what you eat, and you are what you eat...
STRESSED is DESSERTS Spelled Backwards
Were you today-years-old when you realized that? Or have you known that one for a long time? The truth is, about 40% of us turn to certain foods or drinks when our stress levels spike (according to the American Psychological Association). And that’s old news –...
4 Things to Know Before Starting a Meditation Practice
People come to meditation for a number of reasons but usually because they are seeking better productivity and focus in their work, stress reduction techniques, or to help with their mental health (typically depression and/or anxiety).Starting a meditation practice...
About Our Blog Contributors…

Read more of Kelsey Mercer’s blogs including…
Hurt, Humility & A Way Forward: From the Heart of One Police Officer
The Band Together Podcast: Real, Raw Conversation Surrounding Mental Health
The Present War: The Battle for our Mental Health During COVID-19
Finding Authentic Connection Through Community
No Longer Invisible: Overcoming the Isolation of Mental Illness

Read more of Geordy Murphy’s blogs including…

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Read more of Joshua Waters’ blogs including…
COVID Isn’t Just a Virus Inside Us; It’s a Virus Between Us Too
