The holiday season means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some it can mean spending time with loved ones and gifting. To others it can be a bit more complicated and also include moments of great sadness and grief for people we have lost along the way. For many of […]
Despite having heard tons of stories of great experiences from solo travel, I’ll have to put a disclaimer on this and say this trip was an accident. I’d love to say that I recognized the need to get away and then planned a vacation full of relaxing alone time, but that would be a big […]
Many of the conversations we have around this time of year center on the idea of returning home for the holidays and dealing with the related stressors. That, of course, is a concern for many. However, we don’t often talk about how stressful the holidays can be for those in committed relationships. No two couples […]
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! No? It’s not? Cool. That’s okay. You hear all the time about how these next few weeks are just wonderful and filled with magic, but no one talks about how it’s also the worst. It’s amazing if you get to spend it with who you want, have […]
Most of the time when we talk about the health of relationships, we focus on family or romantic bonds. But as TLC sang, “WHAT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS?!” Friendly relationships are subject to the same standards of health that these other relationships are. But often, because we are surrounded by a focus on romantic love, we […]
Each month we’ll bring you an easy recipe that can actually be made by you (not a gourmet chef) after a busy day. All recipes will be simple, healthy, quick, and won’t break the bank. Have a suggestion? Feel free to let us know! I love all Asian food. My main motivation for wanting to travel […]
Happy Thanksgiving, also known as almost my favorite holiday! It’s not quite birthday level, but it includes a ton of food, running (Turkey Trots for the win), and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, so it’s right up there. This time of year is messy, complicated, wonderful, exciting, and a whole bunch of other things to […]
At Viva Wellness we pride ourselves on being stigma fighters and advocating for a culture and society that prioritizes everyone’s mental health and wellness. This brings me to one of the biggest lies about mental health that I often encounter… Your feelings don’t matter. This is one of the most disruptive lies that has been […]
Lately, I’ve found myself speaking with a lot of clients about taking up space in their lives. This can mean a lot of different things. “Space” can mean taking up physical space. It could also mean taking up more emotional space with your loved ones and letting yourself be heard more. It could also mean […]
When is the right time to help? Very similarly to how there’s no right way to help, there’s no right time to help either. If only there was an app that could tell you the most optimal time to be there for your friend, like there’s an app that tells us the best time to […]
