We know that now, more than ever, it’s important to create space for yourself to just relax and unwind. To help with that I’m sharing our latest playlist dedicated to relaxation. This playlist ends with a special song by Emmanuel Green called “A Better Tomorrow” which I think might give you a little bit more […]
Category: Holistic Health
Episode 35 of the Viva Wellness Podcast is Live!
Have you ever experienced a song or movie that changed your life? We definitely have! In our most recent episode, hosts Jor-El and Rachel talk about some of the most meaningful media they’ve experienced in their lives (+ some listener submissions!). We hope that you enjoy this fun episode as we share some of our […]
8 Affirmations for Coping with COVID-19
One of the things that I’ve been working with clients on (and dealing with myself too) is keeping perspective during COVID-19. From the illness itself and the loss of lives to the economic changes and ongoing misinformation campaigns, we’re living in tough times. Being able to shift our perspective towards a more positive bend is […]
Do you need a new routine or a ritual?
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about what differentiates a routine from a ritual thanks to some recent virtual meditations (thanks to the folks at Aduri!). Do you know which one you need? Routine vs. Ritual: What’s the Difference? There has been a lot of talk lately about building in […]
How to Practice Body Neutrality During Coronavirus
I don’t know about you but I’ve been seeing a LOT of body shaming stuff on the interwebs lately. We’re all trying to find our respective paths in navigating a pandemic, yet we have a whole lot of “wellness” influencers shaming us if we’re not creating nutrient-dense 5 course meals everyday. “YOU HAVE THE TIME […]
How can you help?
One of the most common questions I see floating around, after asking about all the specific info on the actual COVID-19 virus, is “How can I help?”. For those of us who are healthy, it makes sense that we have an urge to help. We see people suffering and we want to jump in and […]
Why You’re Eating ‘Bad’ During the Pandemic
Why are so many of us eating much more ‘bad’ food during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are we predisposed to reaching for comfort foods during times of stress? What is comfort food actually? When we need to feel a bit better many of us turn to “comfort food.” Many of us tie the idea to things […]
Relaxation Playlist: March 2020
Hi all! It seems like these days (with COVID-19 taking up so much space in our lives) we’ve all been under quite an amount of stress and anxiety, right? Given that, it’s the perfect time to share with you the our latest relaxation playlist featuring binaural sounds. This latest playlist will help you feel a […]
Episode 31 of The Viva Wellness Podcast is LIVE!
In our latest episode Jor-El and Rachel sit down to talk through what is likely on most people’s minds right now – coronavirus! Rachel and Jor-El offer up some therapist-approved strategies to help cope with the pandemic as it seems likely we’ll be dealing with the fallout of this for some time. They discuss practicing […]
The Psychology of Color
What if I told you that understanding the psychology of color could help you better understand your emotions? It can! For those of us fortunate enough to have sight, color enriches our lives. In technology, we’ve made big strides in the past couple of decades in the quality of colors on our screens. TVs, smartphones, […]