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My Therapist Told Me I Was Normal — I Wasn’t
I still remember the way she looked at me—warm eyes, kind voice, soft sweater that smelled like lavender. My first therapist, Rachel, made me feel safe in a way I hadn’t felt in years. I was twenty-one, sitting in a small office that felt more like a cozy living room than a place for breaking open your soul.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Longevity
A Sunday Summer Morning Stroll Around New York's Empire State Plaza
Good morning, Vocal Media community, and welcome to the July 14 edition of my Monday Morning Huddle! Today, I share photos and recollections of my Sunday morning stroll around New York's Empire State Plaza. Yes, we are out of the garden this week and on to different scenery. Yesterday was a great day personally, and I hope my reflective messages meet anyone needing a bit of inspiration.
By Marilyn Glover6 months ago in Longevity
Is Obesity a Disease or a Lifestyle Issue?
Obesity rates are rising rapidly across the globe, with the World Health Organization estimating that over 650 million adults are clinically obese. As waistlines expand, so does the debate: Should obesity be officially recognized as a disease rather than just a condition caused by lifestyle choices?
By Lucy watson6 months ago in Longevity
Why Profit-At-All-Costs Business Models Can Be Harmful In Human Healthcare
Western Medicine has Accomplished some Amazing things. The Doctors who work in the Field of Western Medicine are often Truly Amazing Humans Who Seek to Live the Hippocratic Oath to its Fullest...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)6 months ago in Longevity
Faith is a Flower: From Summer Grief to a Sigh of Relief
Good morning and welcome to the July 7 edition of my Monday Morning Huddle! Many thanks to returning visitors! If you're stopping by for the first time, thank you for joining this installment of my weekly series written to uplift humanity! Inspiration, motivation, and perhaps a new perspective all drawn from nature are the gifts I offer to you, the reader.
By Marilyn Glover6 months ago in Longevity
Becoming Your Own Safe Place: Meditation as Emotional Shelter
The world can feel overwhelming. One headline too many, a conversation gone wrong, a sudden wave of anxiety—and just like that, you’re unmoored. We reach for comfort: a phone, a snack, a distraction. But what if the safest place wasn’t out there, but within?
By Black Mark6 months ago in Longevity
The Role of Sleep in Overall Health
I used to think sleep was optional. I thought it was something you could sacrifice for the sake of being productive, for chasing dreams, for simply keeping up with life. I believed sleep was a luxury, not a necessity. If I could squeeze out another hour of work, another email, another show, that seemed more valuable than closing my eyes and resting.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Longevity
The Power of Support Groups in Healing
There was a time in my life when I thought healing was something you did in silence. I believed the strength was in gritting your teeth, wiping your tears before anyone could see, and putting on a brave face even when your heart felt like it was breaking apart. I didn’t understand the power of sharing pain with others until I walked into my first support group meeting.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
Is Walking the New Running? Experts Weigh In on the Most Underrated Exercise
For many years, running has been seen as the best way to stay fit. If you weren’t putting in miles, working up a sweat, or preparing for a half-marathon, were you really exercising?
By Shahjahan Kabir Khan7 months ago in Longevity
